Internal: Archive

Major drop in Swiss violence-related cases over last decade

This content was published on Sep 5, 2019 The latest statisticsExternal link from SuvaExternal link revealed a positive reversal in cases of violence among men aged 15-24. In 2008, the number of violence-related cases reached a peak of 3,600 – or 14 cases of violence per 1,000 people. In 2015, numbers declined and have remained stable reaching 1,600 cases in 2017 – or…

British researcher wins top Swiss science award

This content was published on Sep 5, 2019 Materials theory specialist Nicola Spaldin has been awarded this year’s Marcel Benoist prize for her groundbreaking research on multiferroics.

Expats in Switzerland report hot scenery and cold locals

This content was published on Sep 5, 2019 Switzerland is the 38th-best country to live as an expat. While this is up six places on last year, the champagne corks aren’t popping yet.

UBS plots revamp of investment bank after performance falters

This content was published on Sep 5, 2019 UBS executives are thought to be discussing hundreds of job cuts as they plan an investment bank overhaul.

Can Swiss refineries stay ahead of forgers?

This content was published on Sep 5, 2019 Swiss refineries have come under the spotlight following revelations of the existence of fraudulently stamped gold bars.

Insect-inspired drone maker tops Swiss start-up charts

This content was published on Sep 4, 2019 FlyabilityExternal link impressed the 100-strong jury with its successful record during the first five years of operations, along with the company’s future commercial potential. Its small, lightweight drones are designed to reach inaccessible, hazardous or confined areas such as disaster zones. The spin-off firm from Lausanne’s Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) already has an impressive…

Swiss research could help combat strokes

This content was published on Sep 4, 2019 Basel researchers have discovered a key element that could help the brain regenerate after a stroke.

Bearded vultures released into the wild in Switzerland

Now for some good news about biodiversity

This content was published on Sep 4, 2019 New research is providing essential insights and reasons to be hopeful for the biodiversity of our fragile planet. The latest Letter from the Alps.

Swiss Jews explain Switzerland to Orthodox tourists

This content was published on Sep 4, 2019 In order to avoid cultural misunderstandings, this summer Swiss Jews went to mountain resorts to mediate between locals and Orthodox visitors.

Are direct democracy and civic rights just ‘nice to haves’?

This content was published on Sep 4, 2019 Women, the young generation and low income earners are underrepresented in politics and are also less likely to participate in votes.

Page 678 of 2840

First … 676 677 678 679 680 … Last

Internal: Archive

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Sign in and personalize Swissinfo

Internal: Archive

More

Major drop in Swiss violence-related cases over last decade

More

British researcher wins top Swiss science award

More

Expats in Switzerland report hot scenery and cold locals

More

UBS plots revamp of investment bank after performance falters

More

Can Swiss refineries stay ahead of forgers?

More

Insect-inspired drone maker tops Swiss start-up charts

More

Swiss research could help combat strokes

More

Now for some good news about biodiversity

More

Swiss Jews explain Switzerland to Orthodox tourists

More

Are direct democracy and civic rights just ‘nice to haves’?

Popular Stories

Most Discussed