Swiss Identity

Switzerland’s oldest cookbook whets modern appetites

This content was published on Jan 16, 2019 What once fed the clergy of the diocese can now be served in your own kitchen.

The Porzi-Areal site with the oven hall in the centre

Culture

Langenthal wins Swiss heritage award for 2019

This content was published on Jan 15, 2019 The town of Langenthal in northern Switzerland has been awarded this year’s Wakker Prize for architectural development and preservation.

Education

Advanced professional training reaps financial rewards

This content was published on Jan 15, 2019 More than half of those with a vocational training background benefited financially from opting for advanced professional education.

Demographics

Young Swiss politicians convicted for ‘gypsy’ poster

This content was published on Jan 15, 2019 The two heads of the youth chapter of the rightwing Swiss People’s Party for canton Bern have been found guilty of racial discrimination.

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Brits in Switzerland wonder about their rights amid Brexit countdown

This content was published on Jan 15, 2019 Can British citizens in Switzerland feel reassured about their post-Brexit situation following a complicated deal between Switzerland and the UK?

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One dead and highest alert level for avalanche risk in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 14, 2019 Large swathes of the eastern Switzerland, including the popular ski resort of Davos, have been declared at maximum risk of avalanches.

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Ten hooligans behind bars in Zurich

This content was published on Jan 14, 2019 Following an attack on German football fans in Zurich, ten hooligans suspected of violence are now in pre-trial detention.

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Germany requests Swiss help in AfD party funding case

This content was published on Jan 14, 2019 Germany has filed a request for mutual legal assistance with Switzerland with regard to potentially illegal donations made through a Swiss company.