Culture
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Switzerland Moves Closer to Independent Body for Nazi-Looted Art Disputes
Switzerland is taking a significant step toward addressing long-standing disputes over artworks linked to the Nazi era, with a newly…
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Zurich Film Festival Draws Political Criticism Over Israel-Related Programming
The Zurich Film Festival has become the center of a political debate after Switzerland’s largest conservative party accused the event…
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ETH Zurich Falls One Place as Chinese Universities Continue Global Climb
ETH Zurich has lost its position as the highest-ranked university in continental Europe in the latest Times Higher Education (THE)…
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Swiss Government Launches New Funding Drive to Trace Origins of Museum Artefacts
Switzerland is increasing its investment in provenance research as authorities seek to strengthen transparency surrounding cultural artefacts held in museums…
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Greta Thunberg to Join Zurich Film Festival Discussion on Western Sahara Documentary
The Zurich Film Festival has added an unexpected guest to its 2026 program, announcing that climate activist Greta Thunberg will…
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Julianne Moore to Be Honored for Career Achievement at Zurich Film Festival
Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore is set to receive one of the Zurich Film Festival’s highest distinctions, adding another milestone to…
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Neuchâtel Celebrates Wine Heritage as Annual Harvest Festival Returns
The city of Neuchâtel is once again preparing to welcome thousands of visitors as one of Switzerland’s most recognizable cultural…
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Scientists Unlock 142 Years of Microbial History from Preserved Swiss Raclette Cheese
A rare collection of Swiss raclette cheese wheels spanning nearly a century and a half has provided researchers with an…
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Swiss Post Highlights Endangered Farm Breeds With New Stamp Collection
Switzerland’s postal service is turning to one of the country’s oldest forms of public communication to spotlight a modern conservation…
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Medieval Heating Discovery in Basel Offers Rare Glimpse Into Early Swiss Engineering
A remarkable archaeological discovery in Basel is shedding new light on how medieval communities in Switzerland managed indoor comfort centuries…