Swiss Identity

Still waters run deep

Swimmers gather for the annual Zurich lake crossing

This content was published on Jun 7, 2018 The Swiss rise early and work hard. One day each summer, however, Zurich’s residents take the afternoon off to swim across the lake.

Zurich up, Lausanne down, in latest QS rankings

This content was published on Jun 7, 2018 The federal technology institute ETH Zurich has risen to 7th in the latest QS university rankings, making it the top uni in continental Europe.

People gathered around a computer in an office cubicle.

Education

Swiss support for vocational training monopoly in India questioned

This content was published on Jun 7, 2018 Has Switzerland’s eagerness to export its vocational training model to India led to a compromise that ultimately hurts the battle against poverty?

Islamic state group pins are on display at an Islamic bookstore in Istanbul

Demographics

Swiss parliament prolongs Islamic State and al-Qaeda ban

This content was published on Jun 6, 2018 Both houses of parliament have unanimously voted to ban al-Qaeda and Islamic State terror groups in Switzerland for a further four years.

Demographics

Swiss prosecutors will not pursue Novartis over Trump lawyer payments

This content was published on Jun 6, 2018 The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) announced on Wednesday that it will not bring proceedings against Novartis.

Naturalisation class in french spaking Switzerland

Demographics

Inside a school for future citizens

This content was published on Jun 6, 2018 Earning a Swiss passport requires some specific knowledge about the country – now, preparation courses exist for those hoping to become citizens.

A cover image for a Nouvo video about an invasive species of worm that came from Asia.

Demographics

War of the worms!

This content was published on Jun 6, 2018 An invasive worm species is causing trouble on our home turf.

50% of adults in Switzerland use ‘lifelogging’ applications

This content was published on Jun 6, 2018 In Switzerland, one in two adults keeps track of their daily activities on their smartphones or other digital devices, according to a study published on Wednesday.

Drei Richter, ein Gerichtsschreiber und der Beschuldigte

Demographics

A Swiss court throws opens its doors to visitors

This content was published on Jun 6, 2018 Criticised for a lack of transparency, a Swiss court responds by presenting its activities to the public at an open house.

Culture

Study links shrinking local media landscape and lower voter turnout

This content was published on Jun 5, 2018 There is a direct connection between the steady disappearance of local newspapers in Switzerland and lower participation in communal votes.

Page 593 of 3164

First … 591 592 593 594 595 … Last

Swiss Identity

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Swiss Identity

More

Still waters run deep

More

Zurich up, Lausanne down, in latest QS rankings

More

Swiss support for vocational training monopoly in India questioned

More

Swiss parliament prolongs Islamic State and al-Qaeda ban

More

Swiss prosecutors will not pursue Novartis over Trump lawyer payments

More

Inside a school for future citizens

More

War of the worms!

More

50% of adults in Switzerland use ‘lifelogging’ applications

More

A Swiss court throws opens its doors to visitors

More

Study links shrinking local media landscape and lower voter turnout

Popular Stories

Most Discussed