Swiss Identity

Markus Raetz opens his doors to perception in Bern

This content was published on Oct 19, 2023 A retrospective in Bern pays tribute to one of the most prominent Swiss artists of the past 50 years.

Culture

Switzerland eyes first Olympics since 1948 despite wary public

This content was published on Oct 18, 2023 Switzerland wants to bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics, pledging to spread venues across the country and avoid new construction.

Demographics

Fewer livestock killed by wolves in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 18, 2023 The number of livestock killed by wolves in Switzerland has fallen by almost a third compared with the previous year.

Demographics

More men being identified as trafficking victims in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 18, 2023 In 2022, Plateforme Traite, the Swiss Platform against Human Trafficking, assisted more male victims of human trafficking than in previous years.

William Shatner sits beside a wax figure of himself as Captain Kirk

Culture

Aliens, zombies, a headless chicken and William Shatner: the world of Alexandre O. Philippe

This content was published on Oct 17, 2023 Swiss filmmaker and dissector of American pop culture Alexandre O. Philippe talks about being an outsider – and William Shatner.

Demographics

Swiss hotel industry recovery outlives summer

This content was published on Oct 16, 2023 In September, the number of overnight stays at Swiss hotels increased by 8.1% compared to the same month last year.