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Bodies of Celts found in Switzerland may have been tsunami victims

Artistic reconstruction of the Cornaux/Les Sauges bridge by P. Roeschli. A wooden bridge built on posts in the water.

This content was published on Jun 17, 2024 A new study of 2,000-year-old skeletons found in western Switzerland has concluded that their cause of death may have been a tsunami.

A person holds their mobile phone with news from "Le Matin" open while in the background, a computer screen shows more news.

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More Swiss turning away from news, report finds

This content was published on Jun 17, 2024 According to the report, 36% of Swiss people refrain from consuming news at least some of the time.

a poster with the symbol for three genders and three checkboxes.

Demographics

Most Swiss still oppose third gender identity marker

This content was published on Jun 17, 2024 Swiss opinion has barely changed over the past year about adding a third gender option on official documents.

Culture

Art Basel thrives despite global market slowdown

This content was published on Jun 16, 2024 Art dealers, collectors, and gallery owners from around the world wrapped up several multi-million-dollar deals at Art Basel.

Fighting in court for his life: Kobi the dog in a scene of "Dog on Trial".

Culture

Animal rights in court: Swiss-French film wins first Palm Dog Award at Cannes

This content was published on Jun 16, 2024 Swiss-French director Laetitia Dosch discusses her animal-whispering gifts and the serious issues behind the award-winning film 'Dog on Trial'.

Culture

Zurich Pride: Nemo plays first gig since Eurovision triumph

This content was published on Jun 15, 2024 Swiss singer Nemo performed on Friday night at Zurich’s Pride Festival. It was the artist’s first concert since winning the Eurovision Song Contest last month.

A visitor stands before a row of paintings on a wall at an art gallery.

Culture

Zurich art museum to remove suspected Nazi-looted works

This content was published on Jun 14, 2024 Spurred by a new set of best practices, works by Van Gogh, Monet and Gauguin, among others, will be removed from an exhibition.

The top and sleeve of a camouflage Swiss armed forces shirt on a wire hanger. The red Swiss flag with a white plus is on the left shoulder with the word ‘Suisse’ above a breast pocket. Other uniforms can be seen hanging in the background of the image.

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Study to investigate discrimination against gay and lesbian soldiers in Swiss army

This content was published on Jun 13, 2024 The Swiss government has commissioned an investigation into whether homosexuals in Switzerland’s armed forces have experienced injustice.

A plane comes in to land on the runway at Zurich airport. It is dark and the sky is a deep purple and the runway is dotted with yellow lamps.

Demographics

Zurich Airport exceeds pre-pandemic passenger numbers

This content was published on Jun 13, 2024 Zurich Airport saw significantly more passengers in May 2024 than in the same month last year and exceeded 2019 monthly levels for the first time.

Culture

Louise Bourgeois remains among bestsellers at Art Basel

This content was published on Jun 12, 2024 Galleries have already reported numerous sales in the millions on the first day of Art Basel.

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