Completely normal and yet unique

Completely normal and yet unique

Noah has just started studying computer science at the ZHAW in Winterthur. “I am very interested in this huge area and offers me future prospects,” he explains his groundbreaking decision. If he delves into programming, he finds himself in another world, researching, tinkering, installing. «I recently rebooted my brother’s PC. “I was able to really … Read more

Carlos Núñez presents his album ‘Celtic Sea’ on Tuesday at the Sandoval monastery

Carlos Núñez presents his album ‘Celtic Sea’ on Tuesday at the Sandoval monastery

The Cistercian Monastery of Santa María de Sandoval, located in the municipality of Mansilla Mayor, will host the presentation of Carlos Núñez’s new album, ‘Celtic Sea’, on Tuesday, August 6, with two concerts taking place at 7 and 9 pm – the latter already sold out. The event is part of the Lugares Máxicos tour, … Read more

Filmmaker Roland Steffen’s Portrait Film of Swiss Sculptor Christian Bolt: A Captivating Glimpse into Italian High Culture

Filmmaker Roland Steffen’s Portrait Film of Swiss Sculptor Christian Bolt: A Captivating Glimpse into Italian High Culture

Filmmaker Roland Steffen was absorbed in the portrait film about Christian Bolt for a long time and yet the enthusiastic reactions from the audience show that every second of the effort was worth it. According to him, the hour-long film documents the extraordinary relationship of a Swiss sculptor to Italian high culture. “Bolt’s independent reflection … Read more

“The Women of Northern Germany’s Monasteries: Pioneers of Education and Learning”

“The Women of Northern Germany’s Monasteries: Pioneers of Education and Learning”

There were clever women in northern Germany as early as the Middle Ages. In the Principality of Lüneburg alone there were six Cistercian convents, with pious and learned women. Because the monasteries were also places of education for women. For centuries, the monastery has offered one of the few opportunities for women and girls to … Read more

Taiwan hopes for closer ties with Bern

Taiwan hopes for closer ties with Bern

Taiwan is probably the most heavily attacked target of the hybrid warfare worldwide, Wu said in an interview with Tamedia newspapers published on Saturday. “I know that many European countries, including Switzerland, have suffered disinformation campaigns and hybrid wars.” Taiwan and Switzerland shared the same democratic values ​​and had extensive economic ties. China’s growing influence … Read more