Swiss Stories

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The global heritage of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi – the father of modern education

Society
Few people have had as much influence on education as the Swiss Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi. His energy, persistence and courage, sometimes during periods of political upheaval and war, provided a foundation and inspiration for later educationalists such as Maria Montessori. Today, schools all over the world implement his philosophy.

by John Durham

Amaury Guichon

Amaury Guichon's chocolate creations go viral

Society
Despite being told by his teachers that he would never amount to anything, Amaury Guichon refused to give up on his dreams. Today, at the young age of 32, he has become the world's most famous chocolatier, boasting 50 million followers on social media. He has also founded his own pastry academy. Portrait of a resilient entrepreneur.

by Lea Huszno

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The 'faiseurs de secret'

Society

And let's suppose a simple formula can enable someone who is called by telephone, SMS or email to heal or soothe from a distance an illne

Magali JENNY

by Magali Jenny

Geneva Lake

Niels Ackermann: "Switzerland makes it possible for me to live this life"

Society
Niels Ackermann is hands down Swiss photographer of the year. Meeting with a 30-year-old who manages his career with insight and a taste for life.
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The champions of local produce

Society
The 7th Swiss local food competition has crowned artisans and their specialities in different categories. We provide a background on some of this year's winners.

by Tatiana Tissot

Cabaret Voltaire, Zurich

Emmy Ball-Hennings

Society
She beguiled cabaret audiences as a singer and dancer and pushed the art scene in new directions. But outside the world of theatre, the German artist Emmy Hennings and her partner and eventual husband Hugo Ball lived in exile and grinding poverty. In February 1916 the couple opened the Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich's Niederdorf district – Dada had arrived!
Barbara Piatti

by Barbara Piatti

Ini Archibong

Ini Archibong

Society
The 35-year-old American has just completed the Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne (ECAL) and has already been hired by a famous French luxury goods maker to design a new watch collection. An achievement that is the result of a carefully planned strategy going back several years.