Swiss Identity

Jura dialect recognized as minority language in Switzerland

The Swiss border with France in the Jura

This content was published on Dec 26, 2018 The Swiss government has decided to recognize the dialect of the Jura region as a minority language in Switzerland, which could help preserve it.

Demographics

Charity helps tipsy drivers get home safe

This content was published on Dec 26, 2018 Nearly 4,000 people used the “Nez Rouge” volunteer driver service to get home safely on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day after having a few drinks.

Culture

Turning grey concrete into a beacon for travelers

This content was published on Dec 26, 2018 The 42-metre-high concrete mill tower in Chur has just been turned into one of the biggest murals in Switzerland.

Demographics

Energy highs and lows

This content was published on Dec 26, 2018 Here’s our look back at the past 365 days, using some of the year’s most powerful images.

Swiss lobster stunning device awaited

This content was published on Dec 25, 2018 Switzerland now requires a lobster be stunned before boiling, but a Swiss-developed machine to do the job is not yet ready.

Culture

Tickets to Fête des Vignerons prove popular for Christmas

This content was published on Dec 25, 2018 A popular Christmas gift this year was tickets to the Vevey winemakers’ festival in July-August 2019. More than half are already sold.

Demographics

Dance ban still in place despite moves to end it

This content was published on Dec 25, 2018 Some residents of Glarus are trying to end a ban on dance and entertainment events on religious holidays that still exists in nine Swiss cantons.

Demographics

The Swiss dog that conquers hearts

This content was published on Dec 25, 2018 The Saint Bernard, featured in everything from Christmas cards to glass-blown ornaments, is a giant bundle of joy and a symbol of Switzerland.