Swiss Identity

Settlement considered possible in UBS-US case

This content was published on Jun 23, 2009 UBS is facing a case in the US aimed at forcing it to disclose information on 52,000 wealthy American clients. “I can confirm that efforts are underway,” Merz told Swiss radio while in Berlin for a meeting of the Organisation for Co-operation and Economic Development. He added he is “strongly convinced” that the problem can…

Culture

Swiss revealed to be culture vultures

This content was published on Jun 23, 2009 Young people tend to take more advantage of what is on offer culturally, particularly films and concerts, although educational level and household income also play an important role in access to culture. The study, published jointly by the Federal Statistics Office and the Federal Culture Office, also shows that the Swiss like not only to…

Demographics

ICRC stresses burden on civilians in war

This content was published on Jun 23, 2009 The Swiss-run humanitarian body released findings on Monday describing the “stark” conditions under which people in war-torn countries live: displacement, separation from family members and a lack of access to basic facilities. “What’s new about this research is that it gives us a more comprehensive overview of how the victims of armed conflict and violence…

Culture

Quorums and choirs in Cardiff

This content was published on Jun 23, 2009 swissinfo.ch attended the 44th annual general meeting of the Federation of Swiss Societies in Britain (FOSSUK) in Cardiff and heard what progress had been made and what challenges lie ahead. The three-day event – held in a different location each year – began with a concert on Friday evening by the BBC Welsh Orchestra, conducted…

Culture

Politician pours millions into music school

This content was published on Jun 22, 2009 Christoph Blocher, a millionaire businessman and leading light of the rightwing Swiss People’s Party, intends to set up a foundation to manage the funds and run the school, which will be located on the grounds of a disused Benedictine monastery on Rheinau island in canton Zurich. The cantonal authorities are currently renovating the former monastery…

History

The love-hate relationship between Geneva and its reformer

This content was published on Jun 22, 2009

Demographics

Runners revisit Red Cross history

This content was published on Jun 22, 2009 Around 20 runners set off from the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for the first 20km leg of a route that will end at the site of the 1859 battle in northern Italy on Friday. The runners represented various nationalities and wore T-shirts with the Red Cross symbol and the…

History

Deconstructing the new religious landscape

This content was published on Jun 22, 2009 Lucerne University researchers examined the complex issue of new religious buildings and their symbols in the public domain, and the possible tensions that can arise from this. Their results form the basis of a special exhibition. “Dome, temple, minaret: the new face of Switzerland”, documenting the emergence of 18 new religious buildings in Switzerland since…

Demographics

Federer aims to fall in 15 love

This content was published on Jun 22, 2009 The 27-year-old from Basel currently shares the record with Pete Sampras. He is confident he can add many more Wimbledon titles to the five already in his cabinet. Federer’s first opponent was Taiwan’s Lu Yen-Hsun, whom he beat on Monday in straight sets 7-5, 6-3, 6-2. He was not expected to have much trouble with…

Demographics

Cancellara sprints to Tour de Suisse victory

This content was published on Jun 21, 2009 Cancellara won the 39km time trial on the last day of the nine-day race in 46:01, 1:27 ahead of Germany’s Tony Martin who came second overall, and 1:42 in front of Thomas Dekker of the Netherlands. Roman Kreuziger of the Czech Republic, who won the Swiss race last year, finished third overall. Sunday’s win over…

Swiss Identity

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Sign in and personalize Swissinfo

Swiss Identity

More

Settlement considered possible in UBS-US case

More

Swiss revealed to be culture vultures

More

ICRC stresses burden on civilians in war

More

Quorums and choirs in Cardiff

More

Politician pours millions into music school

More

The love-hate relationship between Geneva and its reformer

More

Runners revisit Red Cross history

More

Deconstructing the new religious landscape

More

Federer aims to fall in 15 love

More

Cancellara sprints to Tour de Suisse victory

Popular Stories

Most Discussed