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Coercion still an issue in Swiss welfare system, report finds

This content was published on May 16, 2024 The rights of vulnerable people are still sometimes disregarded by the Swiss welfare system, a national research programme has found.

young children wearing bibs eating in day care

Education

Swiss childcare: majority receive external care, grandparents remain pillars

This content was published on May 16, 2024 Almost two-thirds (62%) of children under the age of 13 in Switzerland benefit from out-of-home childcare.

View of railway construction site in Lausanne, May 2, 2024.

Demographics

Government plans to invest over CHF16bn in Swiss rail network

This content was published on May 15, 2024 The federal government intends to invest CHF16.4 billion ($18.1 billion) in railway infrastructure between 2025 and 2028, CHF2 billion more than for the current period.

Two watches belonging to Michael Schumacher that were auctioned on Tuesday.

Culture

Michael Schumacher’s watches fetch CHF4 million at Swiss auction

This content was published on May 15, 2024 Watches belonging to Formula 1 great Michael Schumacher sold for around CHF4 million ($4.41 million) at auction house Christie's in Geneva on Tuesday.

One of Hodler's more iconic works: Der Tag (The Day), 1904/1906

Culture

Swiss artists remix Ferdinand Hodler for the 21st century

This content was published on May 15, 2024 Zurich’s Kunsthaus highlights Ferdinand Hodler’s more progressive stances through the eyes, and works, of contemporary artists.

Culture

Switzerland wins Eurovision Song Contest 2024

This content was published on May 12, 2024 Nemo brought the Eurovision Song Contest to Switzerland with a victory on Saturday evening in Malmö, Sweden. It is Switzerland's third victory in the history of the music contest.

Demographics

Majority of long Covid insurance claims rejected in Switzerland

This content was published on May 11, 2024 More than 60% of people with long Covid have been refused support by invalidity insurance.

Culture

Cultured meat could be sold in Switzerland in three years’ time

This content was published on May 10, 2024 Lab-grown burgers are expected to first be on offer in restaurants, before making their way to supermarkets.

The singer Nemo is shown performing in front of a poster for the Eurovision Song Contest

Culture

Swiss artist Nemo advances to Eurovision final

This content was published on May 10, 2024 The artist's song "The Code" focuses on their journey as a nonbinary individual. It is one of the favourites to win this year's contest.

Michael Schumacher and Ferrari team in 2000.

Demographics

Watches belonging to Michael Schumacher up for auction

This content was published on May 9, 2024 Schumacher's family is auctioning off eight rare watches from his collection in Geneva. The Christie's auction will take place on Monday.

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