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Swiss demand more sustainability from companies and the state

a commuter rides their bike in Zurich with a green light in the foreground. Cars drive alonside.

This content was published on Mar 25, 2024 More than half of Swiss residents are demanding more sustainability from companies and the state. But consumers should also exert more influence.

Le Corbusier sitting on the front seat of the jeep while studying a map

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Le Corbusier’s Punjab album sheds light on India’s modernist drive

This content was published on Mar 25, 2024 The publication of the Swiss architect’s sketchbooks for the creation of the city of Chandigarh in the 1950s is a snapshot of the moment when India finally felt free to shape its own future.

A total of 339 asylum seekers were deported from Switzerland on 49 special charter flights in 2023.

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Steep rise in deportation flights from Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 24, 2024 Switzerland deported three times as many people on special flights last year than in 2022, mostly to European Union countries, it was reported on Sunday.

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‘13th month’ pension rise can be funded via financial transaction tax, says Centre Party

This content was published on Mar 24, 2024 Switzerland's Centre Party is in favour of a tax on financial transactions to fund the 13th pension payment initiative, which was approved by a majority of Swiss voters on March 3.

Culture

Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry wins top Swiss film award

This content was published on Mar 23, 2024 Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry, by director Elene Naveriani, has won the prize for best Swiss feature film at the Swiss Film Awards held in Zurich.

Culture

Switzerland continues to urbanise, statistics show

This content was published on Mar 22, 2024 Between 2010 and 2020, three new urban areas and ten cities were registered in Switzerland, where just 14% now officially live in the countryside.

Four hikers enjoy the view of the mountains of the Bernese Alps in Luederenalp, Switzerland,

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Why older people in rich countries are happier than the young

This content was published on Mar 22, 2024 Switzerland is one of the happiest nations in the world, but life satisfaction is dropping among youth. What's behind this phenomenon?

What are the causes of homelessness in your country?

An article we published about homelessness in Switzerland sparked many reactions. We’d now like to hear from readers about the situation – and solutions – in their countries.

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A young woman holds a cigarette and a glass of champagne in her hands at the nightclub St. Germain in Zurich, Switzerland, pictured on June 3, 2008. (KEYSTONE/Martin Ruetschi)

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As the risk of addiction grows for young people, are more bans needed?

This content was published on Mar 21, 2024 Potential addictions are seemingly everywhere – these days also online. Does the solution involve clamping down on problematic habits?

A female smokes a cigarette on a train platform

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Swiss addiction experts alarmed by rise in young smokers

This content was published on Mar 21, 2024 Addiction Switzerland is calling for more measures to protect young people after identifying an increase in nicotine consumption.

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