Swiss Identity

A blessing and a curse: the strength of the Swiss franc

A gold CHF5 coin with an Alpine shepherd, who remains on the coin today, wielding a morningstar, a club with a spiked head.

This content was published on May 23, 2023 In times of crisis, international investors often bet on the Swiss franc. How has this reputation come about?

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Three people reported dead in plane crash in Neuchâtel mountains

This content was published on May 20, 2023 A plane crashed Saturday morning in steep terrain near Ponts-de-Martel in the mountains in canton Neuchâtel. Three deaths have been reported.

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Heidi archives put on UNESCO ‘Memory of the World Register’

This content was published on May 19, 2023 The Johanna Spyri and Heidi archives in Zurich have been inscribed on UNESCO's “International Memory of the World Register”.

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150,000 spectators turn out for huge Geneva drone show

This content was published on May 19, 2023 A light show on Thursday night involved 1,350 drones in what was billed as a ballet of aircraft. The spectacle continues over the weekend.

Photo of two people with surgical gloves holding methadone tables

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Re-started production helps to end Swiss methadone shortage

This content was published on May 19, 2023 After having its licence withdrawn and months of inactivity, the Amino AG drug company can start producing methadone again.

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Swiss entry for Venice Architecture Biennale inaugurated

This content was published on May 18, 2023 Swiss President Alain Berset was in Venice on Thursday to open “Neighbours”, an exhibit about how architecture can both separate and connect.

Das Dorf Brienz im Kanton Graubünden am Fusse des Berges mit beleuchteter Kirche in der Nacht

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Religion and natural disasters: ‘we have to hope’

This content was published on May 17, 2023 The looming collapse of the mountain above a Swiss village has put the inhabitants’ faith to the test. We spoke with the local Catholic priest.

Tariq Ramadan arriving in court in Geneva May 15, 2023

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Rape trial of Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan begins in Geneva

This content was published on May 15, 2023 Swiss scholar Tariq Ramadan has appeared before a packed correctional court in Geneva charged with “rape and sexual coercion”.

Mathias Brunner in front of one of his artworks

Culture

This Brunner, Hollywood’s best Swiss friend, shares star-studded memories

This content was published on May 15, 2023 Matthias “This” Brunner shaped Zurich’s cinema culture like few others – and befriended many celebrities along the way.

History

When forced labour amounted to ‘education’ in post-war Switzerland

This content was published on May 13, 2023 Slave labour existed in Switzerland until the mid-1970s – and was justified as educational. It also benefited Swiss industry.

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