Restricted liberty Tariq Ramadan to be released from police custody
Nov 15, 2018 – 20:25 Ramadan told the judges that he would stay in France to defend his honour and innocence. (Keystone) The Swiss Islamic scholar charged with raping two […]
University comparison series. How easy is it for international students to land a Swiss job?
By Tony Ganzer, Geraldine Wong Sak Hoi and Leo Shearmur Nov 8, 2018 – 09:00 Getting a job offer is just one step of many towards getting a […]
Refugee tragedy: Verdict upheld against Swiss border guard in Syrian stillbirth case
Nov 6, 2018 – 18:05 An artist’s impression of the Zurich military appeal court and guilty border guard (front left) (© KEYSTONE / LINDA GRAEDEL) A military appeal court […]
Indian student blog: Stereotypes, cultural diffusion and prejudices!
By Devendra Shintre, swissinfo.ch student blogger Nov 6, 2018 – 11:05 A common stereotype is that Indian food is always spicy. Unfortunately, I couldn’t refute this one, because […]
Churches face an uncertain future
By Catherine Waibel Embed code This content was published on November 4, 2018 A visit to a cathedral near Basel reveals how one religious community practises its faith even […]
Switzerland. New study. Foreign workers integrate quickly and earn more than locals
Oct 29, 2018 http://www.swissinfo.ch When they first arrive in Switzerland, immigrant women earn slightly more than Swiss women on average. By their fifth year in the country, the difference […]
Swiss’ map on flight to Israel displays Palestinian town destroyed in 1948
The Local news@thelocal.ch @thelocalswitzer 11 October 2018 Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP. Switzerland’s main carrier has been criticised for displaying an-inflight map to passengers on a flight to Israel that omitted Tel […]
AN’NUR CONTROVERSY: Eight found guilty of Swiss mosque attack
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 23, 2018 The former An’Nur mosque in Winterthur’s Hegi district has made headlines several times for alleged radicalisation o fyouth. (Keystone) Eight […]
MENTAL HEALTH: Switzerland catching up with demand for Muslim pastoral care
By Thair Alsaadi THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 22, 2018 Since 2016, spiritual counselors have offered advice at the Federal Refugee Center in canton Zurich. (Keystone) As Switzerland’s […]
MULTINATIONALS: Want a job in Switzerland? Take a hint from top companies
By Dominique Soguel THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 19, 2018 Expats in Switzerland bring home an average annual income of $202,865 (CHF202,516), according to HSBC. (Keystone) swissinfo.ch readers dive into […]
FINAL DESTINATION: What happens when you die on holiday in Switzerland?
By Anand Chandrasekhar THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 11, 2018 Bureaucracy, money and insurance policies can slow your passage to your final destination. (Keystone) A fall on a hiking […]
Explainer: The Tariq Ramadan Affair
Homepage : In-depth : Explainer: The Tariq Ramadan affair Florence Dixon Explainer: The Tariq Ramadan affair Martyr or monster? Tariq Ramadan’s case has become the centre-point of debate [Getty] Date […]
HUMBLE LEADERSHIPDown-to-earth Swiss president raises eyebrows
By Susan Misicka THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 4, 2018 Mister fancy pants? No, sir! Swiss President Alain Berset takes a casual seat in New York.(© KEYSTONE / PETER KLAUNZER) […]
HUMANITARIAN SHIP : Aquarius Swiss flag demand gathers steam
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 9, 2018 An alliance of non-governmental organisations has handed in a petition, containing 27,000 signatures, that calls on the Swiss government to […]
Disaster relief: what really works?
By Imogen Foulkes in Geneva THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 8, 2018 Volunteers unload aid from a truck before it is distributed to displaced people in Petobo […]
Einstein’s letter rejecting religion goes on sale for $1 million
Source: The Local A handwritten letter from Albert Einstein about his thoughts on God, religion and his search for meaning is to go on sale in New York, valued at […]
OPINION: You have your Swiss degree – now what?
Swiss news in 10 languages By Fungai Mettler THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 3, 2018 Perseverance paid off for Fungai Mettler (Fungai Mettler ) Slogging away at a Swiss university for several years can often seem the easy part: when it comes to finding a job, foreign graduates […]
Switzerland: FEDERAL AUDIT: Positive report for refugee integration packages
Swiss news in 10 languages THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 3, 2018 When it comes to supporting refugee integration in Switzerland, language education is one area of potential […]
JEWISH LIFE: Forbidden love at the Zurich Film Festival
By Julie Hunt THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 4, 2018 Motti and his mother at a “shidduch” matchmaking meeting(Film trailer) When “Wolkenbruchexternal link” premiered at this year’s Zurich Film Festivalexternal […]
Readers tips: Here’s what you told us about making friends in Switzerland … or how to integrate
The Local news@thelocal.ch @thelocalswitzer 24 September 2018 File photo: Depositphotos We asked our readers for advice on meeting new people in Switzerland. This is what you said. Making friends in […]
