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Half of Benin Kingdom exhibits in Swiss museums probably looted

Mask from the Kingdom of Benin, acquired in 2011 for the Museum Rietberg Zurich

This content was published on Feb 3, 2023 Dozens of artefacts displayed in Swiss museums are suspected of being looted art from the former African Kingdom of Benin by British troops in 1897.

primo piano di una mano di una paziente in un ospedale

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Swiss study reviews hospital bed occupancy and mortality risks

This content was published on Feb 3, 2023 Mortality in hospitals may increase even before the maximum number of patients has been reached, according to a Swiss study.

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Financial inequality cited as main divider of Swiss society

This content was published on Feb 1, 2023 According to a survey, the gap between rich and poor is the biggest cause of division in Swiss society.

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The stuff of legends in Zurich

This content was published on Feb 1, 2023 Legends packed with ghosts, devils, witches and dragons are unpacked in an exhibition at the Swiss National Museum in Zurich.

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Swiss car market sees a dip in fortunes

This content was published on Jan 31, 2023 The number of new cars registered in 2022 dropped by 8%, as supply chain issues linked to the war in Ukraine impacted production.

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Record number of non-professional accidents in Switzerland in 2022

This content was published on Jan 31, 2023 Last year was a bumper year for injuries and accidents during leisure activities, the Swiss Accident Insurance Fund has said.

A sculpture from the Africa collection at the Rietberg Museum

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Systematically looted? The complex paths of non-Western art

This content was published on Jan 31, 2023 Curator Esther Tisa talks about the challenges in tracking down where art objects came from and who traded in them.

What measures is the government in your country taking to prevent poverty?

Are there any examples of other countries that should be followed when it comes to preventing poverty? What are your experiences?

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Jan 31, 2023

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Are you blind and/or deaf? What are your experiences when going to a concert or the theatre?

For an article about inclusion in the cultural sector we want to hear from members of the audience with sensory disabilities.

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Jan 31, 2023

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Education

Covid: Swiss pupils two months behind in studies

This content was published on Jan 30, 2023 The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly slowed the learning progress of school children, according to a large-scale international study.

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