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Sixteen-day Swiss campaign against gender-based violence ends

The 16 days against violence against women come to an end

This content was published on Dec 10, 2024 The 16-day campaign against gender-based violence came to an end on Tuesday. Several hundred organizations mobilized across Switzerland during this period.

Social cohesion in Switzerland is viewed negatively

Social cohesion in Switzerland viewed negatively

This content was published on Dec 6, 2024 The Swiss population's assessment of the current cohesion of society is largely negative. The situation has deteriorated compared to when respondents were younger, according to a study.

Top teacher Rösler calls for gender guidelines in politics

Top Swiss teacher calls for gender guidelines from politicians

This content was published on Dec 2, 2024 Politicians should dictate how Swiss schools deal with gender-appropriate language, says Dagmar Rösler, president of the Swiss Federation of Teachers.

Too much attention paid to queer people, says Swiss survey

This content was published on Nov 20, 2024 Most Swiss are well disposed towards LGBTQ people, according to a study. However, prejudice and intolerance persist in certain sectors of society, particularly towards transgender and intersex people.

Swiss ice hockey natives have to take to the ice without the Swiss cross

Ice hockey team denied Swiss cross on jerseys

This content was published on Oct 18, 2024 The Swiss national ice hockey teams are no longer allowed to wear the Swiss coat of arms on their jerseys.

Vatican reprimands bishops for their handling of abuse allegations

Vatican reprimands Swiss bishops for their handling of abuse allegations

This content was published on Oct 18, 2024 The Vatican has reprimanded several Swiss bishops in connection with allegations of sexual abuse and their handling of it, including cover-ups.

Tribute in Zurich to the victims of the Hamas attack in Israel

Vigils held in Swiss cities for October 7 attack victims

This content was published on Oct 8, 2024 Hundreds of people gathered in Zurich and Basel on Monday evening to pay tribute to victims of the October 7 attacks.

Parallels between mass suicide in Montreux and OTS tragedy

Collective cult massacres are still a possibility in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 6, 2024 A massacre like that of the Order of the Solar Temple (OTS) 30 years ago could happen again in Switzerland.

National Council wants to increase security around asylum centers with new rules

Swiss parliament debates new security rules around asylum centres

This content was published on Sep 18, 2024 On Wednesday, the Swiss House of Representatives voted in favour of various amendments to the Asylum Act.

Paralympics: Catherine Debrunner adds another gold to the Swiss tally

This content was published on Sep 6, 2024 The 29-year-old Swiss won the 400m in the T53 category with flying colours.

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