Culture
Switzerland changes the way dance is taught, one step at a time
Jason Beechey, the new head of dance at Zurich University of the Arts, talks about his vision for ballet education in Switzerland.2 min
Swiss Roman battle site reveals hidden secrets of historic clash
Over the past two years, experts have unearthed thousands of Roman military artefacts littering a meadow in southeast Switzerland.1 min
Swiss topics with a global reach: transparency and quality are central issues
How do we select opinion articles? How do we check the quality of our reporting? Which Swiss topics influence the world?2 min
Swiss satisfied with their school system
According to a representative survey, a clear majority are happy with the Swiss education system.2 min
SWI swissinfo.ch reaffirms its commitment to reader trust and quality
SWI swissinfo,ch has secured Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) certification for the second time.2 min
Markus Raetz opens his doors to perception in Bern
A retrospective in Bern pays tribute to one of the most prominent Swiss artists of the past 50 years.2 min
CERN opens new museum and visitor centre
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has launched a museum and visitor attraction, the Science Gateway, near Geneva.3 min
Ski museum to open in Swiss canton Jura
The permanent exhibition looks at the history of skiing, offering a chronological view of both Alpine and Nordic skiing.4 min
25th anniversary of the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre
The culture and congress centre was his first "international child", said French star architect, architect Jean Nouvel.2 min
A 2,500-year-old canoe discovered in Swiss lake
Archaeologists have discovered a remarkably well-preserved dugout canoe from the Early Iron Age in Lake Neuchâtel in western Switzerland.4 min
Switzerland today
In this briefing we bring you the Verbier Festival, Credit Suisse, vaccine shortage, artificial sweetener and emigration adventures.43 min
Uriel Orlow, the globetrotting artist who whispers to ghosts
One of the winners of this year’s Prix Meret Oppenheim, Uriel Orlow’s "Swissness" is only one element in an enthrallingly complex life.3 min
Swiss fans pay respects to ‘Simply the Best’ Tina Turner
Fans of the late pop singer Tina Turner have laid floral tributes, placed candles and left personal notes at the star’s home in Küsnacht, Zurich.2 min
Swiss fans pay respects to ‘Simply the Best’ Tina Turner
Fans of the late pop singer Tina Turner have laid floral tributes, placed candles and left personal notes at the star’s home in Küsnacht, Zurich.44 s
Swiss wheelchair athlete wins top award
Catherine Debrunner has won this year’s prestigious Laureus World Sportsperson with a Disability Award.2 min
The gentleman photographer who rode the New York subway in perilous times
At the end of the 1970s Swiss photojournalist Willy Spiller moved to New York. His pictures of the subway resulted in the book 'Hell on Wheels'.3 min
Emmanuelle Houdart, suggesting all things Swiss through art
Swiss author and illustrator Emmanuelle Houdart occupies a prominent position in the field of children’s literature, having won numerous awards in Italy and France.4 min
Swiss artist Michel Comte embraces adversity and activism
Michel Comte was one of the most celebrated fashion photographers until an accident damaged his eyesight. Now he uses his art for climate activism.4 min
‘Swiss schools are the glue that holds our war-torn lives together’
As the war drags on, Ukrainian children in Switzerland and the schools welcoming them are learning to adapt.4 min
Getting the vote: When women campaigned against women
Surely women would always support other women regarding the right to vote? Not in Switzerland.3 min
