The first spectators settle in the centre of Basel and eagerly await the Fasnacht Cortège. After a three-year absence due to Corona, the Cortège is taking place again this year. However, this was not without problems between Frau Fasnacht and Herr Canton Basel-Stadt. Frau Fasnacht even wanted a divorce because she was not wanted for … Read more » “Lady Fasnacht comes Back Home”
As one of the foremost gallerists of his time, Ernst Beyeler (1921-2010) assembled together with his wife Hildy (1922-2008), one of the world’s most significant collections of modern art. It is one of the most visited art museums in Switzerland today. Basel, Baumleingasse 9, the gallery of Ernst and Hildy Beyeler from 1945 to 2010 … Read more » “Fondation Beyeler in Riehen and the founders Ernst and Hildy Beyeler”
Switzerland has a reputation for slow political decision-making. However, the country did lead the way in introducing democracy and Europe’s first trilingual confederal democratic (for men) republic in 1848. The cantons are the experimental gardens of new political concepts; ultimately, the citizens always have the last say because all citizens are politicians. So it was … Read more » “The Sonderbundswar that brought Peace”
