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Politicians sound alarm over ATM attacks in Switzerland

Police investigate an ATM explosion at Biere, Switzerland, in February 2023.

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 Ruthless, highly-organised foreign criminal gangs are behind many of the ATM attacks that continue to rock small Swiss towns and villages, say police.

Education

Women in Switzerland more likely to hold university degree

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 Young women in Switzerland are now more likely than their male counterparts to have a third-level degree, according to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Demographics

Memberships in Swiss gyms surpass pre-pandemic levels

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 On average, people in Switzerland went to a gym or fitness class 1.3 times a week last year, according to a survey by industry association Swiss Active.

Demographics

Swiss victim support centres saw rise in demand in 2023

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 Victim support centres carried out a total of 49,055 consultations last year, up 5% on 2022. Over 70% of cases were raised by women.

Demographics

Buying Swiss property set to become better value than renting

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 Falling mortgage rates and rising rents could lead to a situation which would favour buyers by early 2025, a UBS study predicts.

On the surface, cameras everywhere. Behind the woman taking a selfie, an army of photographers try to catch the red carpet at the festival palace. And beneath it all, the Marché du Film, where the deals are done.

Culture

Small country, deep pockets: how to make (and fund) films in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 11, 2024 Switzerland was the ‘guest of honour’ of the Marché du Film at Cannes this year.

Receivers of the art prize in 2023 pose for a picture on stage

Culture

Federal Office of Culture presents the 2024 Swiss Art and Design Awards

This content was published on Jun 10, 2024 The 28 winners of the 2024 Swiss Art and Design Awards will each receive CHF25,000.

a large crowd of people wait to enter the Art Basel fair

Culture

Art Basel opens amid volatile economic situation

This content was published on Jun 10, 2024 The world's most important art fair begins on Monday with its prelude for VIP guests.

Demographics

Hundreds of Saint Bernard dogs gather in Switzerland for world competition

This content was published on Jun 8, 2024 Over a hundred Saint Bernards have descended on Martigny, in canton Valais to kick off the World Union of Saint Bernard Clubs competition.

Culture

Giacometti lamp tops million-franc mark in Geneva auction

This content was published on Jun 8, 2024 A “Tête de femme” floor lamp by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti topped the million-franc mark at a Piguet auction in Geneva.

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