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More More Coronavirus: the situation in Switzerland This content was published on Jan 15, 2021 Jan 15, 2021 The level of infections remains high in Switzerland. Vaccinations are underway across the nation.
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More More Switzerland to enter semi-lockdown amid more contagious virus strains This content was published on Jan 15, 2021 Jan 15, 2021 The government has announced the closure of non-essential shops and mandatory teleworking to reduce coronavirus infections.
More More Swiss to vote in referendum on government’s Covid restrictions This content was published on Jan 14, 2021 Jan 14, 2021 Swiss campaigners have triggered a referendum to strip the government of new legal powers to impose lockdowns and curtail public life.
More More The Swiss Alps are hotter than ever This content was published on Jan 13, 2021 Jan 13, 2021 Last year was the hottest on record for the Swiss Alps, and the second hottest for the whole of Switzerland.
More More Join the discussion Swiss abroad Melanie Eichenberger Do you work in the tourism sector? What are the challenges you face because of the pandemic? We are looking to hear from Swiss citizens living and working in the tourism sector abroad.
More More 'Long Covid' sufferers fight for help and recognition This content was published on Jan 13, 2021 Jan 13, 2021 Long Covid: In the UK there are special clinics for sufferers. But in Switzerland they are still fighting for help and recognition.
More More How a new definition of rape could impact Swiss law This content was published on Jan 12, 2021 Jan 12, 2021 More countries define rape as sex without consent – even if no force is used. What would changing the definition mean in Switzerland?
Covid-19: How to report on a moving target This content was published on Jan 12, 2021 Jan 12, 2021 How should the media report the pandemic? How can we help the public make informed decisions when there are so many unknowns?
More More Is Switzerland really as unsafe as the Swiss think? This content was published on Jan 11, 2021 Jan 11, 2021 There is a growing discrepancy between how safe Switzerland is and how the population perceives security on the ground.
Georgia elections in US showcase the nuts and bolts of democracy building This content was published on Jan 11, 2021 Jan 11, 2021 Zurich-based American law lecturer Alexandra Dufresne sees both positive signs and cautionary tales in recent US political developments.
More More How Coco Chanel spent her exile in Switzerland This content was published on Jan 10, 2021 Jan 10, 2021 French fashion designer, perfumer and Nazi agent Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel died exactly 50 years ago. Why did she spend almost ten years in Lausanne?
More More Old houses tell Switzerland's story This content was published on Nov 17, 2018 Nov 17, 2018 Historically, rural Swiss dwellings displayed a diversity of styles, depending on the local geography and building materials available. A look at...
More More Rebel chic: a Swiss view of a post-war generation This content was published on Nov 14, 2018 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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More More Annemarie Schwarzenbach: on desolate roads heading east This content was published on Nov 24, 2017 Nov 24, 2017 Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, the Swiss author and photographer Annemarie Schwarzenbach travelled to the Middle East.
More More Bally keeps in step with the times This content was published on Oct 12, 2019 Oct 12, 2019 A region in northern Switzerland lived and worked in harmony with the Bally shoe factory. The rest as they say is history.
More More 100 years of Swiss political posters in colour 100 years of Swiss political posters in colour This content was published on Jan 8, 2021 Jan 8, 2021 Even in the age of digitalisation, the traditional political poster is still an important part of every referendum campaign.
More More Young Swiss artist captures fading glaciers using old techniques This content was published on Jan 2, 2021 Jan 2, 2021 Swiss artist Douglas Mandry has managed to record the process of their disappearance by experimenting with old photography methods.
More More Shattered dreams – a Swiss emigrant returns home This content was published on Dec 28, 2020 Dec 28, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has hit many Swiss abroad hard. More and more are returning to Switzerland. Lotti Pfyl. 60, tells her story.
More More ‘Brexit envy’ grows in Switzerland This content was published on Dec 28, 2020 Dec 28, 2020 Britain has finally negotiated a deal with the European Union. Some Swiss voices are now calling for Switzerland to get the same.
More More 2020 – a lonely but lively year for Swiss cartoonists This content was published on Dec 28, 2020 Dec 28, 2020 From Covid-19 to Trump – how did life change for political cartoonists over the past 12 months?
More More A topsy-turvy year in pictures: Switzerland in 2020 This content was published on Dec 27, 2020 Dec 27, 2020 Some of the most eye-catching and memorable images from the past 12 months in Switzerland.
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More More What remains of Swiss democracy after Covid-19 measures? This content was published on May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020 Parliament was cancelled. A referendum was postponed. The government ruled alone by emergency decree. Where does that leave direct democracy?
More More Should we draw lots for fairer elections? This content was published on Jun 26, 2019 Jun 26, 2019 Two researchers from the University of Lausanne have been studying the notion of chance in politics.
More More How to motivate young adults to participate in politics This content was published on Aug 10, 2018 Aug 10, 2018 Voter turnout among young adults is well below the population average. We discover the true political interests of young people.
More More What is federalism? This content was published on Sep 7, 2018 Sep 7, 2018 In Switzerland, state power is spread over three levels: the federal government, the 26 cantons and the 2,222 municipalities.
More More Making your voice heard in a democracy This content was published on Sep 8, 2017 Sep 8, 2017 How do people find their political fit and motivation, particularly migrants?
More More Politics: the tough task of educating the Swiss This content was published on Feb 22, 2019 Feb 22, 2019 Is it a surprise that it can be a challenge to promote political education even in a country with a highly developed system of direct democracy?
More More How to serve up an initiative that is hard to digest This content was published on May 25, 2018 May 25, 2018 Some Swiss votes can be very technical and the need for independent viewpoints is vital. But experts can be incomprehensible and not very neutral.
More More Citizens’ Juries – providing a neutral recommendation on voting issues This content was published on Dec 21, 2018 Dec 21, 2018 Switzerland plans to test the use of a citizens’ jury whereby a few randomly selected citizens provide a balanced assessment of voting issues.
More More How to implement successful people's initiatives This content was published on Oct 13, 2017 Oct 13, 2017 After the people vote in favour of an initiative, parliament gets to work. How do they make new decisions compatible with existing laws?
More More When you cast your vote far from home This content was published on Aug 18, 2017 Aug 18, 2017 Why do the Swiss abroad vote differently from the Swiss at home? An expert takes a closer look at the political profile of the Swiss diaspora.
