Switzerland Archives

Jack Posobiec outside with crowd and police officers

Jack Posobiec says he was ‘thrown in Davos lockup’ after being stopped for filming during the World Economic Forum

Authorities questioned him outside a café.

On May 24, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech

Europe’s late-night hosts mock ‘America First’ policy with attempts to be No. 2

Who wants to be second?

On Feb 3, 2017 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

‘Annoying’ vegan denied Swiss citizenship over animal activism

Locals say her lifestyle keeps her from being ‘well-integrated’ into Swiss society.

On Jan 12, 2017 by Jaya Saxena

IRL

These chill dudes weren’t fazed by an avalanche

No big deal.

On Jan 19, 2016 by Elijah Watson

Internet Culture

This rope bridge was constructed entirely by drones

Foundational work in the field of aerial construction, coming out of ETH Zurich.

On Sep 22, 2015 by Dylan Love

Tech

Top encryption researcher moves to Switzerland to escape government interference

Government pressure claims another victim.

On May 25, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill

Tech

Edward Snowden says he wants to live in Switzerland

Is pressure from the Obama administration keeping Snowden in Russia?

On Mar 6, 2015 by Dell Cameron

Tech

Luxury Swiss watchmakers are taking on wearables

“There are 6 billion people on the planet and they aren’t going to spend money on watches that need to be upgraded all the time.”

On Feb 27, 2015 by Selena Larson

Tech

Massive leak of Swiss bank documents reveals HSBC’s dirty dealings

Leaked documents reveal how HSBC helped its clients hide millions—and that’s just the start.

On Feb 9, 2015 by Dell Cameron

Tech

Drug-buying robot arrested in Switzerland

When androids do ecstasy, do they dream of electric sheep?

On Jan 17, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill

Internet Culture

Snowden could get asylum in Switzerland for testifying against the NSA

Switzerland may not stay neutral on Snowden.

On Sep 8, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

Argentina advances to World Cup quarterfinals in thrilling fashion

It took a last-minute goal—and some last-minute luck—to see Argentina defeat Switzerland.

On Jul 1, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

Internet Culture

The first bionic Olympic games will come to Switzerland in 2016

Disabled athletes will use futuristic technology banned by the Paralympics.

On Mar 28, 2014 by Miles Klee

Tech

Pretend you’re an exploding subatomic particle with this Large Hadron Collider tour

You can click through an entire interactive tour of the facility in Geneva, Switzerland, which contains the world’s largest particle physics laboratory.

On Sep 29, 2013 by Gaby Dunn

Streaming

Digital diplomacy: How Sweden and Switzerland connect online

The U.S. government has proven a leader in diplomatic social media as well, and Switzerland has paid close attention to the American experience.

On Mar 11, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

Tech