Geneva Bans Burkini in Public Pools with New Law

Geneva has moved to indirectly ban the burkini from its public swimming pools, sparking debate over religious freedom and secularism. The new legislation, passed Thursday evening by the right-leaning Grand Council with a vote of 53 to 38, with 6 abstentions, doesn’t explicitly name the burkini but defines acceptable swimwear in a way that effectively … Read more

Djazia Satour in Concert: Modern Arabic Folk at La Lanterne Magique, Beaune (April 3, 2026)

Djazia Satour Brings Algerian Roots and Modern Folk to Beaune’s Lanterne Magique The Lanterne Magique in Beaune, France, is set to host Algerian singer-songwriter Djazia Satour on April 3, 2026, for a performance showcasing her latest album, El Hourriya. The concert promises an intimate and evocative experience, built around Satour’s powerful vocals, the nuanced piano … Read more

“A Bras-le-Corps”: Swiss Film on Trauma, Resilience & Female Empowerment

A Silent Rebellion: Marie-Elsa Sgualdo’s “À bras-le-corps” Explores Trauma and Resilience in Wartime Switzerland The complexities of female agency in the face of societal constraints and personal trauma are powerfully explored in Swiss director Marie-Elsa Sgualdo’s debut feature film, “À bras-le-corps” (Silent Rebellion). Released on February 11, 2026, in French-speaking Switzerland, the film has garnered … Read more

Constitutional Cash: Two Proposals to Enshrine Money in France

2026-01-23 09:12:00 Les Suissesses et les Suisses votent le 8 mars sur la pérennisation de l’argent liquide par son inscription sous une forme ou une autre dans la Constitution. Au menu: une initiative populaire et son contre-projet direct du Conseil fédéral. Comment la population suisse utilise-t-elle l’argent liquide? Selon une récente étude de la Banque … Read more