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Appenzell: The most bizarre place in Switzerland
4 April 2022
Yodeling, cheese and smoking children: A centuries-old Swiss culture that clings to odd traditions is very much alive today in the secluded Appenzell canton – where the pace of life is grindingly slow.
Inside Switzerland’s suicide tourism industry
25 March 2022
This week we explore why so many terminally ill people travel to Switzerland to end their lives and why the Swiss continue to support the legality of assisted suicide.
Bunker down: Why Switzerland is prepared for the big one
10 March 2022
A nuclear fallout shelter for all 9 million residents of Switzerland? Why the country has been preparing for nuclear war for decades and what residents are expected to do in the event of one.
Switzerland: Lots Of Guns, But No Mass Shootings
8 March 2022
Switzerland has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world. And yet: The country’s murder and mass shooting rate is practically zero.
Is mental health care the secret to Switzerland’s happiness?
25 February 2022
Psychologists around the world are drawn to Switzerland – perhaps it stems from its history with Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, or it might have something to do with the country’s health care system.
Hiding your money? Don’t use Switzerland
22 February 2022
The United States is more complicit than Switzerland when it comes helping people hide their money, according to a report.
Swiss neutrality
Switzerland’s complicated history with neutrality
25 January 2022
Switzerland conjures up images of mountain villages full of peace-keeping citizens, but historically the Swiss have been far from pacifists and their neutrality was not necessarily their chosen path.
One with nature: Naked hiking in Switzerland
13 January 2022
Naked here, naked there: While nudity is somewhat acceptable in Switzerland and actually encouraged when it comes to saunas, naked hiking remains taboo -- but not illegal.
Switzerland braces itself for European energy crisis
1 January 2022
As tensions mount between Russia and Europe over the raging war in Ukraine, Europe struggles to contend with Russia's deliberate reduction in gas supply to the continent.
How the Swiss stay upbeat all winter long
16 December 2021
While Danish “hygge” is all about getting cozy inside with candles and blankets, the Swiss prefer to go outside in the elements when it comes to beating seasonal winter depression.
Relationship goals: The Swiss secret to longevity
26 November 2021
If “loneliness kills,” as a Harvard study suggests, then what can we learn from the Swiss about living longer? Focus on strengthening your relationships if you want to live a long and happy life, say the researchers behind the world’s longest study on adult health, the Harvard Study of Adult Development.
How Switzerland became the happiest place on earth
2 November 2021
Switzerland consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world.
Why Swiss farm shops rely on the honor system
2 November 2021
  While a focus on locally grown produce and farm-to-table culinary experiences has become a trendy topic, the tradition of “shopping local” has been a long pervasive aspect of Swiss culture.
What the world can learn from Switzerland’s recycling system
1 November 2021
For most of us, ‘thinking green’ has become a natural part of our existence.
All about the Swiss culture of wild haymaking
1 November 2021
Hay season is often associated with teary eyes and a sniffy nose. But for some farmers in Switzerland, this is a precious time to harvest alpine hay.
Alpine livestock descents are 100% Swiss culture
30 October 2021
When the leaves are turning shy, pumpkin spice lattes are invading cafés, and sweaters are begging for a hug, autumn is on its way.

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