Swiss Identity

Congo’s past and present interact at Zurich exhibition

This content was published on Feb 10, 2020 The Rietberg Museum in Zurich is devoting an exhibition to artists from the 'diverse' and 'creative' Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Demographics

Avian flu alert raised to red

This content was published on Feb 7, 2020 The Swiss authorities have issued a red alert over avian flu and have recommended bird protection measures.

Culture

Art Basel Hong Kong cancelled over coronavirus

This content was published on Feb 7, 2020 The high-profile annual Art Basel Hong Kong has been cancelled as the city grapples with the coronavirus outbreak.

Demographics

Swiss Solidarity collected CHF34.7 million in 2019

This content was published on Feb 7, 2020 Donations to Swiss Solidarity last year totalled CHF34.7 million ($35.6 million), which helped people in need in Switzerland and abroad.

Education

Switzerland spends more than the EU on education

This content was published on Feb 6, 2020 As a percentage of total public finances, Switzerland spent more on education and less on defence than the European Union.

Ein Mann zieht eine Frau am den Haaren (gestellte Szene)

Demographics

Switzerland increases efforts against domestic violence

This content was published on Feb 6, 2020 In Switzerland, 18,522 crimes relating to domestic violence were registered in 2018 alone. Authorities plan to step up the fight against such abuse.

Demographics

What people in Switzerland are addicted to

This content was published on Feb 5, 2020 Besides drinking and smoking, the list of addictions is getting longer with trends like vaping and online gambling.

Demographics

Coronavirus: Two Swiss nationals face quarantine at sea

This content was published on Feb 5, 2020 Two Swiss nationals are trapped in their cabins on a cruise ship in Japan after ten cases of coronavirus were discovered on board.

Culture

Roger Humbert: Swiss pioneer of concrete photography

This content was published on Feb 5, 2020 The Basel-based photographer and art designer Roger Humbert is a leading avant-garde photographer in Switzerland.

Demographics

Food bank: a third of Swiss food ‘goes to waste’

This content was published on Feb 5, 2020 The foundation collected 3,820 tonnes of food that was not for sale but still in perfect condition – a 5.6% increase relative to 2018. That surplus food was delivered free of charge to around 500 social institutions and food distribution points. In total, the quantity of goods corresponded to over eight million meals for people…

Page 411 of 3171

First … 409 410 411 412 413 … Last

Swiss Identity

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Sign in and personalize Swissinfo

Swiss Identity

More

Congo’s past and present interact at Zurich exhibition

More

Avian flu alert raised to red

More

Art Basel Hong Kong cancelled over coronavirus

More

Swiss Solidarity collected CHF34.7 million in 2019

More

Switzerland spends more than the EU on education

More

Switzerland increases efforts against domestic violence

More

What people in Switzerland are addicted to

More

Coronavirus: Two Swiss nationals face quarantine at sea

More

Roger Humbert: Swiss pioneer of concrete photography

More

Food bank: a third of Swiss food ‘goes to waste’

Popular Stories

Most Discussed