Stories from Switzerland

Ceramics have played a role throughout human civilization, used for building materials like bricks and tiles. Their versatility has allowed for different types of ceramics and applications across generations.

The technical director for Plus-Sport, the umbrella organization for disabled sports in Switzerland, is advocating for greater inclusion. He notes that people with disabilities are still not treated as equals in society. This disparity is most felt when moving in public spaces.

The ZSC Lions ice hockey team is searching for a new head coach for the upcoming season. Current head coach Marco Bayer will be leaving the team, with the club seeking new impulses for the team's performance. The team is seeking new leadership to guide their future performance. Bayer led the ZSC Lions to a championship title and the Champions Hockey League title last season.

RTS La 1ere featured a listener's collection of black bowls signed by artist Stefan Eicher. The listener described eating muesli from these bowls in peace. The interior color of the bowls was imagined to be red or another strange color.

An exhibition in Zurich aims to foster acceptance for wild growth in urban environments. Organizers believe that embracing natural, untamed areas can enhance urban quality of life. An exhibition at the Gewerbe museum is showcasing new wilderness initiatives aimed at improving urban quality of life.

Despite progress in recent years, efforts to combat domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence in Switzerland remain incomplete. An expert stated that the fight against domestic violence is far from over and requires intensified commitment. Cantons and the federal council have assessed the effectiveness of measures against domestic violence. This review comes days before the specialized emergency number 142 is set to launch.

Switzerland's specialized emergency number, 142, will become active on Friday after a technical delay. In 2025, 1266 offenses related to violence were recorded, a 4.4% increase compared to the previous year. The Federal Council has assessed measures taken to date.

A recent decision regarding a Swiss alliance has caused a split among political factions.

A political alliance has made a decision, with all other factions opposing it.

The respect for Swiss neutrality is dependent on the goodwill of major powers. The nation will not engage in armed colonization or territorial appropriation. This policy facilitates economic expansion across the globe. This stance permits unrestricted economic expansion globally. This period saw the emergence of a radical movement and the development of a new concept known as 'active neutrality,' which reduced dependence on international law. The means available to the Confederation to apply neutrality are entirely different. Efforts are being made to maintain Switzerland's balance with other major powers. concessions have been made, particularly in the commercial sphere, raising interesting aspects of this neutrality. Measuring public identification with neutrality has become significantly more difficult.