Swiss Identity

Nemo leaps from Eurovision glory to Arthouse ambition

From Eurovision to Arthouse: Nemo's debut album

This content was published on Oct 10, 2025 A year and a half after her Eurovision triumph in Malmö (Sweden), Nemo has released her first album, "Arthouse". A personal and ambitious project, it explores the frontier between pop and experimental music.

Culture

Chilean artist receives Roswitha Haftmann Prize

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 Cecilia Vicuña has been awarded the Roswitha Haftmann Prize, endowed with CHF150,000, by the Swiss foundation of the same name.

Fewer primary school teachers will be needed

Demographics

Switzerland expects lower demand for primary-school teachers

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 The number of primary school pupils is expected to fall sharply from 2027 onwards, which could lead to a drop in the need for new teachers.

41 per cent of people in Switzerland have a migration background

Demographics

Small increase in proportion of Swiss residents with migrant background

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 Some 41% of the permanent resident population in Switzerland aged 15 and over had a migration background in 2024.

ETH Zurich once again best university in continental Europe

Education

ETH Zurich named best university in continental Europe

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 The Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich remains the best university in continental Europe, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education rankings.