Swiss Identity

Swiss railways keep breaking passenger traffic records

Railroads rush from record to record in passenger traffic

This content was published on Jul 30, 2024 Following a record in the first quarter, the railways set a new second-quarter record in 2024 with 5.78 billion passenger-kilometres between April and June.

No let-up for Swiss rents, says Wüest Partner

Demographics

Rents in Switzerland continue to climb as housing shortage persists

This content was published on Jul 30, 2024 Rents in Switzerland continue to rise, a trend further accentuated by stagnant construction activity and population growth.

Mountaineer falls to his death after falling rocks on the Matterhorn

Demographics

Italian mountaineer dies after rockfall on the Matterhorn

This content was published on Jul 30, 2024 The man wanted to climb the 4,478-metre peak in canton Valais via the Hörnligrat ridge with a companion as part of a two-man rope team.

Picture of a doctor preparing to vaccinate an elderly man

Demographics

Swiss pharmacies face Covid-19 vaccine shortages amid summer wave

This content was published on Jul 30, 2024 Switzerland is facing a summer wave of Covid-19, with pharmacies and doctors’ surgeries struggling with vaccine shortages.

History

Shining a light on Switzerland’s history of child labour

This content was published on Jul 30, 2024 Children were a main source of labour for Swiss families in the 19th and early 20th centuries. An exhibition examines an underexplored aspect of Swiss history.

Swiss theater maker Vontobel receives Mario Adorf Prize

Culture

Swiss theatre director Vontobel receives Mario Adorf Prize

This content was published on Jul 29, 2024 Roger Vontobel has been awarded this year's Mario Adorf Prize at the Nibelungen Festival in Germany.

Scars on the hip of a man who has survived a scabies infection. (symbolic image)

Demographics

Scabies outbreak plagues Zurich: hotline and training launched

This content was published on Jul 29, 2024 Doctors and healthcare institutions in canton Zurich have been frequently contacting a hotline to report scabies cases, which have surged since the beginning of the year.

Culture

Switzerland wins its first medal at the Paris Olympics

This content was published on Jul 29, 2024 Shooter Audrey Gogniat has won bronze in the 10m air rifle event.

A nurse holding the hand of an elderly woman in a nursing home.

Demographics

Assisted suicide: death with dignity or ethical dilemma?

This content was published on Jul 29, 2024 Assisted suicide is considered a controversial and personal topic. Does it mean death with dignity, or does it inevitably lead to an ethical dilemma?

Culture

Swiss authors offer critical take on humanitarian aid

This content was published on Jul 29, 2024 In her latest novel, Fanny Wobmann dissects the benefits and pitfalls of sending development aid to Africa – following the trend of other well-known Swiss authors.

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