Swiss Identity

Thousands watch historic Easter Mendrisio processions

This content was published on Apr 19, 2019 Crowds have been watching the Easter processions in Mendrisio, a practice nominated for inclusion on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.

History

The medieval Easter ceremony where women weep silently

This content was published on Apr 19, 2019 Veiled women in black mourn the death of Christ in a traditional Good Friday ceremony in the medieval town of Romont.

Culture

Twin session musicians step into spotlight

This content was published on Apr 18, 2019 Swiss twin brothers and musicians Peter and Walter Keiser have played on some of the greatest stages, in the background. But now their taking centre stage and making their own record.

Demographics

The Swiss are the world’s fastest marathon runners

This content was published on Apr 18, 2019 Swiss efficiency stretches to marathon running as well, with an average finishing time of 3h50m37s.

Culture

Swiss press freedom under threat from cuts

This content was published on Apr 18, 2019 When it comes to freedom of the press, Switzerland ranks high. But financial problems in the Swiss media industry could spell trouble.

Culture

Orell Füssli – the 500-year-old Swiss printer

This content was published on Apr 17, 2019 The Swiss printing house that started out producing Bibles half a millennium ago now makes its money from... making money.

Opinion

Demographics

Racism: If you see something, say something

This content was published on Apr 17, 2019 Zurich resident Andrew Freeman argues that people in Switzerland need to speak up when they witness incidents of “racial microaggression”.

History

How would Switzerland rebuild a national treasure like Notre-Dame?

This content was published on Apr 16, 2019 For many Swiss, the fiery devastation of Notre-Dame Cathedral sparks another memory – that of Lucerne’s wooden Chapel Bridge in flames.

Education

City residents more likely to have degrees

This content was published on Apr 16, 2019 In Switzerland’s larger cities, two out of five people have a higher education degree, that's much higher than the Swiss average.

Education

Choosing a profession when you’re only 14

This content was published on Apr 16, 2019 Swiss teenagers describe how they made their career choices at the tender age of 14. (Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch)

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