Some Swiss newspapers, such as 20 Minutes, have spotted a correlation between current divergent weather and Switzerland’s linguistic divides. The Rösti Graben, that metaphorical dividing line between French- and German-speaking Switzerland, seems to fits with diverging weather conditions. Over the last 24 hours, some Swiss towns in the east have had a sprinkling of April […]
Switzerland assembles record number of Charlie Chaplins
On Easter Sunday, a world-record 662 Charlie Chaplins of all ages assembled at Chaplin’s World near Vevey to celebrate what would have been the original’s 128th birthday. Charlie Chaplin was born on 16 April 1889. The short video below shows the look-a-like Charlie Chaplins assembling in star formation for a photo. And no large gathering on […]
Swiss might drop daylight savings
20 Minutes. Switzerland could drop daylight savings. Currently, Switzerland’s Federal Council sees no reason to abandon it, however if Switzerland’s neighbours did it would follow, mainly for economic reasons said the Federal council. National councilor Yvette Estermann (UDC/SVP), who is fiercely opposed to daylight saving, took the opportunity to point out the negative health consequences […]
Fake posts on social media can lead to criminal proceedings in Switzerland
20 Minutes. Anyone who posts false information on Facebook that triggers a police investigation risks criminal proceedings. A recent case in Zug provides an example. Two young people recently attacked a 52 year old man in the city of Zug, slashing the corner of his mouth. Shortly after the attack, a woman posted a comment on […]
How could Trump’s presidency damage the United Nations?
On 3 January 2017, a bill known as the American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2017 was introduced to U.S. Congress. The bill aims to repeal the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 and other related laws. More specifically, it requires the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.), including any organ, specialised […]
Zurich has world’s most expensive coffee
A comparison of coffee prices in 75 cities around the world places four Swiss cities in the top five. At an average price of CHF 3.47, Zurich came out top, followed by Copenhagen (3.22), Basel (3.21), Bern (3.07) and Geneva (3.02) The best prices were in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo in Brazil, just […]
Swiss migration drops substantially
Statistics published yesterday show a drop in net foreign migration into Switzerland of 18.3% over the first nine months of 2016, compared to the same period in 2015. The drop was driven by a 6.9% decline in immigration, combined with a 4.7% increase in emigration. The number arriving from the EU and EFTA countries dropped by […]
Assisted suicide up 26 percent in Switzerland
Recent figures show assisted suicide increased by 26% in 2014, a rise of 250% since 2009. The rise partly reflects an aging population. In 2014, 742 people in Switzerland were helped to end their lives. This represents 1.2% of deaths for the year. 94% were over 55, and the vast majority were suffering from a serious […]
Summer sun to continue beyond the start of autumn
Today might be the astrological start of autumn, but summer looks set to shine again over the weekend. According to Meteo News, temperatures could reach as high as 24 degrees in some places on Sunday. Basel and Sion should hit 24, while Geneva, Lausanne, Locarno and Zurich should all bask in 23 degrees. Saturday is expected to be […]
Video: mixed reactions as Pokemon Go revenge hits the streets of Basel
Pokemon Go, a game that involves throwing virtual balls at virtual creatures spread around various geographic locations, has fueled public safety fears as people run around with their eyes glued to their phones. One teenager in Guatemala was shot dead after breaking into a house to capture a virtual animal. To snap people out of […]
