Swiss Identity

Festival de la Cité pulls 110,000 spectators in Lausanne

The Festival de la Cité attracted 110,000 spectators in Lausanne

This content was published on Jul 5, 2026 Some 150 artistic projects were presented over six days in the old town, the organisers said on Sunday.

Tourism Trends

Switzerland’s main tourist spots still overrun despite state subsidies

This content was published on Jul 5, 2026 Despite government subsidies, Switzerland Tourism has failed to meet its targets for easing congestion at the country's main tourist sites, says the NZZ am Sonntag.

Demographics

Swiss cantons launch operation against fake police scams

This content was published on Jul 4, 2026 Cantons in Western Switzerland are launching a major crackdown on scams involving fake police officers and criminal networks, mainly based in France.

Raye opens the festival in Montreux with Mark Ronson and Alicia Keys

Culture

British singer Raye opens 60th Montreux Jazz Fest

This content was published on Jul 4, 2026 Raye brought star music producer Mark Ronson and American singer Alicia Keys onstage with her as the 60th Montreux Jazz Festival got underway on Friday night.

Swiss democracy

The Gotthard Base Tunnel ten years on

This content was published on Jul 4, 2026 Ten years on, has the Gotthard Base Tunnel fulfilled expectations, shortened travel times through the Alps and brought more passengers and freight onto trains?

A view of the sunbathing area at the outdoor swimming pool and the Federal Parliament Building.

Demographics

A skirmish at a Swiss swimming pool prompts debate on women’s versus trans rights

This content was published on Jul 2, 2026 The case of a trans woman who was escorted out of the women’s section of a popular outdoor pool shows that Switzerland has not yet adapted to accommodate the queer community.