Culture
How a Swiss musician is lending a hand to people in Ukraine
Originally travelling to Ukraine because of the Maidan protests, Bänz Margot has been setting up an aid organisation there since the beginning of the Russian invasion.26 s
How a Swiss musician is lending a hand to people in Ukraine
Originally travelling to Ukraine because of the Maidan protests, Bänz Margot has been setting up an aid organisation there since the beginning of the Russian invasion.36 s
How a Swiss musician is lending a hand to people in Ukraine
Originally travelling to Ukraine because of the Maidan protests, Bänz Margot has been setting up an aid organisation there since the beginning of the Russian invasion.1 min
Nothing is possible: Swiss animator explores the limits of virtual reality
Our critic visited the ART*VR festival in Prague to assess the recent global output and how the Swiss are faring in it.29 s
Jean Tinguely’s whimsical contraptions return to Milan for centenary showcase
A major exhibition in Milan opens the celebrations for the centenary of Jean Tinguely with 40 sculptures produced between the 1950s and 1990s by the pioneer of kinetic art.4 min
From Dada to Concrete Art: when Zurich was a modernist battleground
A new book about the pioneers of Concretism fills a gap in the history of the most internationally influential Swiss art movement of the 20th century.50 s
From Dada to Concrete Art: when Zurich was a modernist battleground
A new book about the pioneers of Concretism fills a gap in the history of the most internationally influential Swiss art movement of the 20th century.1 min
Swiss film exposes xenophobia as weapon against the working class
Filmmaker Samir’s new documentary about Italian immigrants is a tale of xenophobia, resilience, and a call to avoid past prejudices.2 min
Art Basel keeps its lead as art fairs go corporate and scramble for markets
As the leading art fairs incorporate into big holdings and expand on a planetary scale, are smaller fairs being squeezed out of existence?14 s
Who is Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo?
A documentary follows the career of Nemo Mettler, who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 for Switzerland.40 min
Ten Swiss traditions on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Yodelling might be the next Swiss tradition to make it onto the UNESCO Cultural Heritage list along side a ‘once in a generation’ festival and watchmaking.4 min
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
Debates
In our debates we strive to foster a constructive discussion with our readers and experts and aim to collect inputs and ideas from our audiences.5 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
Evolution of traditions: a threat to identity or a necessity?
As society and its values change, the question is whether some traditions should also be updated. Join the discussion.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
