Swiss Identity

American aerial photos show Switzerland in 1946

This content was published on May 21, 2019 After the Second World War, American bombers took to the skies over Switzerland on a peaceful mission to capture photos from the air.

Women protest in Lausanne in 2017 about harassment and sexual violence against women

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One in five Swiss women has been a victim of sexual violence

This content was published on May 21, 2019 Sexual violence is much more widespread in Switzerland than previously thought, affecting at least one in five women, Amnesty warns.

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Human trafficking remains a problem for Switzerland

This content was published on May 20, 2019 Taken together with the 113 ongoing consultations from previous years, FIZ says the number of cases of women being trafficked into the country (many for prostitution) remains high. In 2017, FIZ provided support for 228 women. To combat the problem, FIZExternal link has joined forces with Church groups to provide better care for the victims. The Zurich-based entity will receive funding…

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‘Death to gays’ Bishop of Chur retires

This content was published on May 20, 2019 Vitus Huonder, the controversial Bishop of Chur, has retired after almost 12 years in the job.

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How to behave on a Swiss train

This content was published on May 20, 2019 Jump on, ride to your stop, hop off — without offending anybody. Sounds easy, but it’s not, warns a guru of Swiss transport etiquette.

Private security at World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland

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Swiss rules on mercenaries – gold standard abroad, flawed at home

This content was published on May 17, 2019 United Nations experts welcome Switzerland's international efforts to regulate private military and security companies operating abroad but noted that domestically the country could do better.

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Fewer caesarians taking place in Switzerland

This content was published on May 17, 2019 There has been a slight fall in the number of caesarians in Switzerland, according to the latest childbirth statistics.

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Luca Hänni through to Eurovision final

This content was published on May 17, 2019 Switzerland has enjoyed little success at the annual Eurovision Song Contest in recent years but the tide may be about to turn.

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Trump discusses economic relations and ‘good offices’ with Swiss president

This content was published on May 16, 2019 Ueli Maurer’s 40-minute meeting with US President Trump concerned Switzerland’s intermediary role between the US and Iran and Venezuela.

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Lina Bögli: How one Swiss woman defied social norms to tour the world

This content was published on May 16, 2019 Lina Bögli's account of her solo journey, which lasted a decade, became a literary success.

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Fewer caesarians taking place in Switzerland

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