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Swiss co-produced African masterpiece ‘Tilaï’ revived in Cannes

Set in Burkina Faso before the French colonization, 'Tilaï' chronicles the plight of Saga (Rasmane Ouedraogo), who returns to his family's village and discovers that the woman he was in love has married his father.

This content was published on Jun 11, 2026 A newly restored version of Idrissa Ouedraogo's 'Tilaï', a milestone in Burkinabe cinema, was back this year in Cannes, where the film won the Grand Prix in 1990.

A community service worker closes the door to a civil defence shelter in Switzerland

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Switzerland turns nuclear shelters into wine cellars or party rooms

This content was published on Jun 10, 2026 A heavy armoured door leading to an underground room with shower, dry toilet, cooker and bunk beds: welcome to one of Switzerland's 370,000 fallout shelters.

View from the stage of the auditorium and the stage machinery at the Schauspielhaus Zürich Pfauen.

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Zurich city theatre, a sanctuary and sign of resistance, turns 100

This content was published on Jun 9, 2026 During the Second World War, the theatre became one of the most important places of refuge for persecuted artists from German-speaking countries.

Kurt Hirschfeld’s biography is a prime example of the life of a committed individual in the 20th century. Under his leadership, the Schauspielhaus became a hub of cultural resistance against fascism in Europe.

Culture

Kurt Hirschfeld: late applause for a forgotten man

This content was published on Jun 9, 2026 Under Kurt Hirschfeld's influence, the Schauspielhaus Zürich gained unprecedented political and artistic significance. A documentary now turns the spotlight on the Jewish theatre pioneer.

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Time’s up for Swatch?

This content was published on Jun 8, 2026 Beyond the fistfights for plastic watches, falling profits are increasing pressure for change.

Swiss migration office cuts 100 jobs amid drop in asylum applications

This content was published on Jun 7, 2026 Swiss migration office to cut 100 jobs by 2027 amid falling asylum applications.

Cinema attendance up, especially in French-speaking Switzerland

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Cinema attendance rebounds, especially in French-speaking Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 Attendance surged by nearly a quarter in the first half of the year, with an even sharper rise of 30% in French-speaking Switzerland, driven by a string of box-office hits.

SEF 2026: Sergio Ermotti reaffirms his intention to stay in Switzerland

Workplace

UBS CEO reaffirms bank’s commitment to Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 UBS boss Sergio Ermotti has again dismissed relocation rumours, stressing the Swiss bank’s commitment to Switzerland as its headquarters.

Swiss forward Breel Embolo in action in 2018.

Culture

Swiss striker Breel Embolo gets US visa to travel to World Cup

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 Switzerland striker Breel Embolo received a visa on Thursday and is headed to the World Cup, following a two-day delay in the authorisation of his travel to the US.

The Zurich Museum of Fine Arts is still traying to get to terms with Bührle's complicated gift. This time, the museum put the whole collection together like diverse pieces found together in a chest.

Culture

Bührle’s troubled art collection is squashed together in new Zurich show

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 As the Swiss biggest art museum takes on the provenance research of many of the paintings, it has also opened a new exhibition – the third since the museum first displayed the artworks in 2021.

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