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culture

New Swiss Film 'A Happy Family' Wins Acclaim for Unmasking Poverty in Zurich

Garnering international awards, the Swiss drama 'A Happy Family' is being praised for its powerful portrayal of economic precarity in Zurich, putting a spotlight on the often invisible struggles of the country's working poor.

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New Swiss Film 'A Happy Family' Wins Acclaim for Unmasking Poverty in Zurich

social issues

Swiss Food Bank Rescues Record 8,500 Tonnes of Food for Those in Need

The Schweizer Tafel food bank announced it saved 8,500 tonnes of food from going to waste last year, an 11% increase from 2024. The donated goods, worth over CHF61 million, were distributed to social institutions across Switzerland.

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Swiss Food Bank Rescues Record 8,500 Tonnes of Food for Those in Need

society

Swiss poverty rate holds steady at 8.1%, employed poor increases

Latest statistics show rising poverty among working population despite overall stable poverty rates

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Swiss poverty rate holds steady at 8.1%, employed poor increases

society

Million Stars Campaign Illuminates Swiss Parliament Square

Caritas charity lights thousands of candles in Bern for poverty awareness, as Swiss poverty rates continue rising since 2014.

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Million Stars Campaign Illuminates Swiss Parliament Square