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Zurich city theatre, a sanctuary and sign of resistance, turns 100

View from the stage of the auditorium and the stage machinery at the Schauspielhaus Zürich Pfauen.

This content was published on Jun 9, 2026 During the Second World War, the theatre became one of the most important places of refuge for persecuted artists from German-speaking countries.

Kurt Hirschfeld’s biography is a prime example of the life of a committed individual in the 20th century. Under his leadership, the Schauspielhaus became a hub of cultural resistance against fascism in Europe.

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Kurt Hirschfeld: late applause for a forgotten man

This content was published on Jun 9, 2026 Under Kurt Hirschfeld's influence, the Schauspielhaus Zürich gained unprecedented political and artistic significance. A documentary now turns the spotlight on the Jewish theatre pioneer.

Control room of the Muehleberg nuclear power station

Energy transition

Swiss public sentiment swings in favour of nuclear energy

This content was published on Jun 8, 2026 Nearly 60% of Swiss citizens support the construction of new nuclear power plants.

In the spring of this year, the Federation of Swiss Societies in the UK (FOSSUK) was officially dissolved, marking the end of one chapter for Swiss citizens in Britain and the beginning of another.

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UK pioneers new model for Swiss representation abroad

This content was published on Jun 8, 2026 The dissolution of the Federation of Swiss Societies in the UK (FOSSUK) marks the beginning of a new chapter for Swiss citizens in Britain.

Climate adaptation

What spring temperatures in Switzerland reveal about the climate

This content was published on Jun 8, 2026 Spring 2026 ended with unprecedented heat records. An analysis of the data.

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Crans-Montana fire: bar owners face forgery charges

This content was published on Jun 7, 2026 Crans-Montana bar owners face new forgery charges in deadly fire case.

Raised in the countryside between Bern and Olten, Marcel Hunziker now calls London home.

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How a Swiss entrepreneur built a London music business

This content was published on Jun 7, 2026 Growing up in rural Switzerland, Marcel Hunziker never imagined a life abroad. Today, the Swiss expat runs a London music marketing firm – and is living a dream he once scarcely dared imagine.

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Week in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 6, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

Swiss government boosts budget for international sporting events

This content was published on Jun 6, 2026 Swiss government increases funding for major international sports events through 2029.

Swiss oddities

Putsch: the most revolutionary Swiss-German word in the world

This content was published on Jun 6, 2026 Buckle up for a fascinating – and often violent – etymological journey.

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