Could a controversial French action plan to tackle “parallel societies” within the Muslim community resonate in neighbouring Switzerland? In a speech delivered earlier this month
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Sports clubs want fans returning to matches
Sporting associations and clubs are lobbying the authorities to allow crowds to return to matches. The government will next week examine lifting a 1,000-person limit
Giona Nazzaro appointed director of Locarno Film Festival
Giona Nazzaro is the new artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival. Born in Zurich and trained as a journalist, he has been general delegate
‘Schwesterlein’ wins Zurich Film Prize
The Zurich Film Prize 2020 has been awarded to Schwesterlein (My Little Sister) in the feature film category, to Nemesis for a documentary and to
Switzerland imposes early closing time for bars and restaurants
The government is also extending a mask-wearing obligation as part of new wide-ranging measures to fight Covid-19 by significantly reducing person-to-person contacts. Nightclubs will
For Eurovision, Swiss enter first French song in a decade
Switzerland has selected Fribourg singer Gjon’s Tears to perform “Répondez-moi” [Answer me] at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). This is the first time in
Swiss-American wins major Swiss music prize
Swiss-American singer and musician Erika Stucky is the winner of this year’s Grand Prix music award, presented by the Federal Culture Office and worth CHF100,000
No respite in sight for Covid-hit culture sector
Interior Ministry Alain Berset says it is not sure whether the financial support is sufficient for the culture sector in Switzerland hard hit by government
Switzerland expands trade relations with Iran
Despite years of sanctions, Switzerland has managed to maintain good trade relations with Iran. With the recent approval by the Iranian parliament of a transport
Enas Al Degheidy cries through Alexandria tribute
Amid strict precautionary measures due to the Corona virus, in addition to the unstable climatic conditions that Alexandria Governorate is going through, the managing of
