Brussels Discovers Green Warfare
In a characteristic pivot, the European Commission is now framing its environmental policy as an integral part of the bloc's defence strategy. Citing everything from water scarcity to biodiversity loss, Brussels is repackaging its green ambitions in the more urgent language of security and conflict.
Jun 9, 4:05 PM
The Coach, The Certificate, and The Convenient Conscience
Former national ice hockey coach Patrick Fischer has broken his silence on the forged Covid certificate that ended his career. His attempt at justification, however, paints a less-than-flattering picture of both his own judgment and the federation that enabled him.
Jun 9, 4:04 PM
Basel's Democratic Deficit: When Voters Become the Minority
In Basel-Stadt, a peculiar milestone has been reached: for the first time in a Swiss canton, those eligible to vote are outnumbered by those who are not. This demographic shift challenges the very foundation of direct democracy, turning the celebrated 'will of the people' into the decision of a minority.
Jun 9, 4:03 PMPolitics
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Bern's Sacred Cow: Why Early French Is Untouchable
In the bilingual Canton of Bern, a proposal to modestly adjust the school curriculum was swiftly withdrawn. The episode reveals how quickly practical policy debates can be silenced by the weight of symbolic identity politics.
Jun 9, 8:01 PMBrussels Discovers Green Warfare
In a characteristic pivot, the European Commission is now framing its environmental policy as an integral part of the bloc's defence strategy. Citing everything from water scarcity to biodiversity loss, Brussels is repackaging its green ambitions in the more urgent language of security and conflict.
Jun 9, 4:05 PMBasel's Democratic Deficit: When Voters Become the Minority
In Basel-Stadt, a peculiar milestone has been reached: for the first time in a Swiss canton, those eligible to vote are outnumbered by those who are not. This demographic shift challenges the very foundation of direct democracy, turning the celebrated 'will of the people' into the decision of a minority.
Jun 9, 4:03 PM
A Seat at the Table Denied: Germany's Humbling Reality Check
Germany's failure to secure a UN Security Council seat, losing to Portugal and Austria, reveals a deep credibility problem. This diplomatic defeat is a stark symptom of a foreign policy that preaches morality but lacks the ability to build majorities or deliver results.
Jun 4, 8:02 AMCulture and Lifestyle
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Zurich's Langstrasse: From Party Mile to World Heritage?
The owner of a bar on Zurich's Langstrasse is collecting signatures to have the infamous party mile declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. While the idea has some local celebrity backing, it raises fundamental questions about what constitutes culture worth preserving and the unintended consequences of such official recognition.
Jun 10, 8:25 AM
Echoes of Power Beneath the Solar Panels
The accidental discovery of an exceptionally rich Iron Age grave in Hesse has confirmed the existence of a forgotten local elite. The find, including gold and an Italian import, provides a rare window into the world of the Celts, a people organized far differently from the centralized states of today.
Jun 9, 8:03 PM
The Spanish Paradox: A Long Life Is Not Always a Good One
Spain may lead the world in longevity, but a grim reality lurks behind the numbers: many of those extra years are spent in sickness. Now, a push for 'longevity medicine' seeks to address this quality-of-life deficit, navigating a world of social media fads and systemic healthcare failures.
Jun 8, 4:01 AM
When the Influencer is a Fiction
In a Swiss classroom, a lecture by an influencer devolves into a chaotic argument, revealing itself as a staged play. The project by Theater Marie aims to teach teenagers a crucial lesson: question everything you see online.
Jun 7, 8:01 PMSport
All newsThe Coach, The Certificate, and The Convenient Conscience
Former national ice hockey coach Patrick Fischer has broken his silence on the forged Covid certificate that ended his career. His attempt at justification, however, paints a less-than-flattering picture of both his own judgment and the federation that enabled him.
Jun 9, 4:04 PM
A Neutral Flag, A Decisive Victory in Paris
In a sport often burdened by geopolitics, a 19-year-old Russian playing under a neutral banner has claimed the Roland-Garros title. The decisive victory over a Polish qualifier in Paris offers a quiet lesson in the persistence of individual talent over political gestures.
Jun 6, 4:04 PM
A Heartbeat of Silence: Eriksen's Collapse and the Limits of the Modern Athlete
The recent on-pitch collapse of Danish footballer Christian Eriksen was a disquieting spectacle, but not a repeat of his 2021 cardiac arrest. Rather, it appears to have been a demonstration of the medical technology that now allows him to compete at the highest level.
Jun 8, 8:04 PM
A Global Party, By Invitation Only
The 2026 World Cup is billed as a global celebration, yet for thousands of fans from qualifying nations, the toughest opponent isn't on the field. It's the US visa system, which has effectively barred them from attending the tournament through a combination of outright bans, bureaucratic paralysis, and prohibitively high rejection rates.
Jun 8, 4:03 AM