In Switzerland, having a child is becoming a luxury
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Women in Switzerland are having fewer children, and they are having them later. Our series on parenting in Switzerland explores why.
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Although Christianity dominates the Swiss religious landscape, the Alpine country is home to a variety of other religions and sects.
Politicians prefer knocking on doors to posting on Instagram
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In the lead-up to parliamentary elections, all Swiss political parties are using social media, but they remain less active online than on the streets.
How much would a German economic downturn hit Switzerland?
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The German and Swiss economies are closely linked, especially in certain sectors. This is how the trade relationship has developed.
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On average, Switzerland is about 1.9° Celsius hotter now than in 1864. Where and by how much have temperatures most drastically changed?
How Switzerland’s parliament has evolved over 50 years
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A visual overview of how the political forces in the Swiss House of Representatives have shifted over the past half-century.
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This year Swiss museums are drawing attention to women artists and their work, many of whom have been forgotten over the years.
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In 2019, more measles cases have already been reported than in all of last year. But compared to a decade ago, it's still relatively low.
Four parties stand out ahead of national elections
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We take a closer look at the success of the Greens, the Radical-Liberals, the Social Democrats and the Liberal Greens in cantonal polls.
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While French is spoken more and more, fewer and fewer Swiss speak German regularly. The main reason for this is migration.
Is your place of origin, your Heimatort, important to you?
Every Swiss citizen has a Heimatort, a place of origin, but many have never visited theirs. What’s your relationship with your Heimatort? What does it mean to you?
What factors should be taken into account when inheriting Swiss citizenship abroad?
Should there be a limit to the passing on of Swiss citizenship? Or is the current practice too strict and it should still be possible to register after the age of 25?
