Swiss Identity

A valley hiding architectural jewels

This content was published on Nov 15, 2018 An alpine valley might seem an unexpected place to admire historical masterpieces, but that's not the case in the Simmental valley.

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The endangered insects that we never see

This content was published on Nov 15, 2018 Can the decline of insects in Switzerland be halted? The first national day of the insect is calling on politicians and public to act.

Culture

How CERN’s rotting photos were restored

This content was published on Nov 15, 2018 Mouldy slides captured in the 80s at the CERN particle physics laboratory in Geneva and left to rot have been made into artwork.

Culture

Marie-Antoinette’s jewels soar at ‘once in a lifetime’ sale in Geneva

This content was published on Nov 15, 2018 A royal treasure trove including jewels that belonged to French Queen Marie-Antoinette has fetched CHF53.5 million ($53.2 million).

Demographics

A special kind of home for people with dementia

This content was published on Nov 14, 2018 Around 150,000 people have dementia in Switzerland, with the figure set to double in the next 20 years. What's the best way to care for these people?

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The global fight for assisted suicide

This content was published on Nov 14, 2018 Swiss right-to-die organisations are politically and legally active abroad in a drive to legalise assisted suicide worldwide.

Culture

‘Pink Legacy’ diamond garners record price

This content was published on Nov 14, 2018 A 19-carat pink diamond has fetched a record CHF50.4 million ($50 million) at auction by Christie's in the Swiss city of Geneva.

A mans midriff: Bullet belt, belt and padlock

Culture

Rebel chic: a Swiss view of a post-war generation

This content was published on Nov 14, 2018 In the late 1950s photographer Karlheinz Weinberger focused his camera on Switzerland’s postwar generation of misfits and young rebels.

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Switzerland could do more for the stateless, UN body finds

This content was published on Nov 13, 2018 Switzerland has been slammed for its conservative approach when it comes to protecting the rights of stateless individuals.

Culture

The Swiss return of Nazi ‘Angel of Death’ Josef Mengele

This content was published on Nov 13, 2018 After the Second World War, Nazi doctor Josef Mengele fled to South America. He returned to Europe once as a tourist - and came to Switzerland.

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