Swiss Identity

Up to 94% of Swiss train travellers going without mask

This content was published on Jun 18, 2020 A study of passengers in major Swiss stations estimated that an average of just 6% were wearing protective face masks on a normal afternoon last week.

Demographics

Swiss Covid-19 restrictions burdened working women more than men

This content was published on Jun 18, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a greater toll on Swiss women than men.

Demographics

Swiss men aspire to live to 108.5 years old

This content was published on Jun 17, 2020 Two thirds of respondents said they are physically active and eat healthy food while more than half refrain from smoking and a fifth abstain from alcohol. The “Health Forecast” survey, which aims to come out annually, found that 40% of people currently use an app to monitor their health. More than a quarter of respondents…

Demographics

Swiss raise their fists for women and #BlackLivesMatter

This content was published on Jun 17, 2020 Large rallies have taken place across Switzerland, calling for gender equality and stronger measures against racism. The police did not intervene.

History

How a Zurich theatre became an anti-fascist refuge

This content was published on Jun 17, 2020 During the years before the Second World War, the Schauspielhaus Zurich became the last free German-speaking theatre and anti-fascist ‘safety zone’.

Demographics

Scenes of coronavirus preparations, fears and resilience across Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 16, 2020 For weeks, Switzerland has been adapting to life in the shadow of Covid-19. These images capture a highly unusual time.

Demographics

Certification bottleneck keeps Swiss-made face masks in the warehouse

This content was published on Jun 16, 2020 The distribution of long-awaited Swiss-made protective face masks has been delayed, it has been reported.

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The chocolate treat at the heart of a Swiss racism debate

This content was published on Jun 16, 2020 Amid worldwide anti-racism protests, Switzerland’s largest retailer Migros has taken the famous “Mohrenkopf” chocolate confection off its shelves.