Swiss Identity

‘Our traditions keep us united and define us’

This content was published on Dec 2, 2018 Twenty-seven-year-old Heidi Amstalden Albertin lives in Helvetia, Brazil – a Swiss colony that her ancestors helped to found.

History

A day in the life of a Swiss nun

This content was published on Dec 1, 2018 Just 20 nuns still live in Fahr Convent. But their future is uncertain, as they can’t find any new members.

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Tobacco law draft targets under 18s

This content was published on Nov 30, 2018 Young people will not be allowed to buy cigarettes under a draft law put forward by the government. But critics say what about tobacco advertising?

History

Condemnation of hate-preaching Winterthur imam upheld

This content was published on Nov 30, 2018 Zurich cantonal court has upheld the conviction handed down one year ago to a Muslim preacher who worked at a Winterthur mosque.

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The CHF4 million treatment for a genetic disease

This content was published on Nov 30, 2018 Swiss invalidity insurance funds CHF3.8 million to treat children with spinal muscular atrophy, SMA.

Demographics

Fire at asylum seeker housing calls safety into question

This content was published on Nov 30, 2018 A tragic fire that killed several asylum seekers has highlighted Switzerland’s lack of a smoke alarm requirement and other safety challenges.

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Jihad monitoring cases cross 600 mark

This content was published on Nov 29, 2018 The number of cases referred to Switzerland’s jihad monitoring programme has slightly increased, statistics show.

man spays a wall with ink while wearing a mask.

Culture

Let us spray: Swiss artist given permission to graffiti church

This content was published on Nov 29, 2018 Controversial artist Harald Naegeli, better known as the 'Sprayer of Zurich’, will get to work on Zurich’s historic Grossmünster.

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Expert group recommends Switzerland sign migration pact

This content was published on Nov 28, 2018 The Federal Commission on Migration has recommended that Switzerland sign a recently-drafted, controversial United Nations pact.

Education

International talent on show

This content was published on Nov 28, 2018

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