Swiss Identity

‘Hyper-realistic’ Swiss artist Franz Gertsch dies

Swiss artist Franz Gertsch at the exhibition Gertsch - Gauguin - Munch in 2019.

This content was published on Dec 22, 2022 Franz Gertsch, one of Switzerland’s most influential artists and master of the hyper-realistic style, has died at the age of 92.

History

The ‘March on Bellinzona’ and the failure of Swiss fascism

This content was published on Dec 22, 2022 In parts of Switzerland, movements sprang up in support of Mussolini’s dictatorship in neighbouring Italy.

Feuz in finish area of Courchevel downhill

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Swiss downhill champion Feuz to retire

This content was published on Dec 21, 2022 Switzerland's Olympic champion Beat Feuz says he will retire at the end of next month, 16 years after his debut in the Alpine Skiing World Cup.

A woman reading a text on the wall of a museum

Culture

Ukrainian art is safeguarded and showcased in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 20, 2022 The exhibition was organised in collaboration with the Kyiv national gallery and will be open until April 30.

Demographics

Drink-driving crashes increase in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 20, 2022 Geneva remains the canton with the most serious accidents per 10,000 inhabitants.

Demographics

Covid remains third main cause of death

This content was published on Dec 20, 2022 Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in Switzerland in 2021, as in 2020.

Culture

Renowned Chinese architect wins Swiss award

This content was published on Dec 20, 2022 Xu Tiantian from China has won the Swiss Architectural Award 2022 by a Swiss foundation in Ticino.

Culture

Covid: Most Swiss keen to return to cultural events

This content was published on Dec 19, 2022 Two-thirds of Swiss are again participating in cultural life without concerns, twice as many as in June 2021.

Demographics

Report: Nigerian Black Axe criminal gang expands in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 19, 2022 A Nigerian criminal network known as Black Axe is becoming increasingly active in Switzerland, according to a media report.

Education

How Covid-19 has boosted digital learning in universities

This content was published on Dec 19, 2022 Students in Switzerland have been returning to campus this semester without Covid restrictions. But online learning still has its place.

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