Swiss Identity

Exploding snowman hints at a mild summer

This content was published on Apr 8, 2019 The traditional Zurich weather forecasting method has predicted a mild summer this year.

Culture

A psychic exploding snowman? Welcome to Sechseläuten

This content was published on Apr 8, 2019 SechseläutenExternal link has various roots. On the one hand it’s based on fire customs linked to the spring equinox, during which boys burnt self-made straw effigies around the city. On the other, members of guilds used to regulate working hours by ringing bells. In winter, craftsmen and traders would work until 5pm and in summer…

Demographics

Are Switzerland’s pensions too high?

This content was published on Apr 8, 2019 The Swiss are nation of happy pensioners, but the country's social security system is in danger of collapse.

Demographics

Swiss medical community stands up for Alzheimer patients

This content was published on Apr 7, 2019 Leading Swiss medical institutions are calling for Alzheimer diagnosis and treatment to be reimbursed by compulsory health care institutions.

Demographics

More car drivers than train and bus users

This content was published on Apr 7, 2019 People living in western and southern Switzerland are using public transport much less frequently than their counterparts in the north.

Culture

Swiss circus dynasties celebrate centuries of tradition

This content was published on Apr 6, 2019

Culture

Strasbourg is guest of honour at Zurich spring festival

This content was published on Apr 5, 2019 The French city of Strasbourg is guest of honour at this year’s Zurich spring festival, the “Sechseläuten”, which officially kicked off on Friday.

History

Qatar said to be leading funder of mosques in Europe

This content was published on Apr 5, 2019 Qatar has funded mosque and Islamic centre projects in Switzerland to the tune of several million francs, according to a new book.