Health Matters – Emergency Numbers – September 2026

Do you know which number to call in a medical emergency in Switzerland, or elsewhere in Europe? In her latest Health Matters podcast, Dr Michelle Wright explains the essential numbers to remember and introduces EchoSOS, a free app that can help you contact the right emergency service, share your precise location, and make vital information available when it matters most.

BasGame Board Games Event; Health Matters – Emergency Numbers

BasGame is the biggest annual board game event in Northwest Switzerland. It offers a unique board game experience filled with fun and discovery. Focused on modern board games, it boasts a wide variety of 600+ games and many activities for everyone.

The New FHNW Campus Dreispitz – Prof. Doris Agotai – September 2026

The new FHNW Campus Dreispitz in Basel, completed after two years of construction, will open in the autumn semester of 2026. The campus will house around 1'200 students and 150 employees from the University of Economics and the University of Computer Science, offering flexible learning and working spaces.

The New FHNW Campus Dreispitz

The new FHNW Campus Dreispitz in Basel, completed after two years of construction, will open in the autumn semester of 2026. The campus will house around 1,200 students and 150 employees from the University of Economics and the University of Computer Science, offering flexible learning and working spaces.

As Swiss As Possible Podcast – Insurance Basics – September 2026

Insurance is an essential part of life in Switzerland, but understanding the system – from mandatory health insurance to liability, car, household, legal protection, and pensions – can feel overwhelming, especially for newcomers.

As Swiss As Possible Podcast – Insurance Basics

Gadget Guru – The Recruiter Who Wasn’t – August 2026

When Ian the Gadget Guru is contacted by a "recruiter" with a tempting job offer, a few red flags quickly give the game away. Rather than simply ignore the scam, Ian decides to have a little fun, keeping the scammer busy for a couple of days before the inevitable request for money arrives. His story is a timely reminder to stay alert: scammers are persuasive, practiced and very good at making their demands sound legitimate.

Gadget Guru – The Recruiter Who Wasn’t; Basel Culture

Culture & Events in Basel This Week

This week brings plenty of entertainment around Basel: on Sunday, Münsterberg becomes the setting for Basel’s colourful Soap Box Car Race, with homemade racers speeding from Münsterplatz down Freie Strasse. Meanwhile, Sissach is hosting five evenings of open-air cinema, while Arlesheim offers two special outdoor film nights with food and entertainment. For something more leisurely, hop aboard the solar ferry for a 25-minute tour of Basel’s harbour and its industrial waterfront.

AI skills impact on Swiss wages; First Swiss Osprey pair in 112 years; Solothurn man convicted for feeding his rabbits ravioli

In a new survey carried out by Manpower recruitment agency, 56 percent of Swiss employers said they are willing to pay a wage premium for skills related to artificial intelligence; among companies with more than 250 employees, this figure rises to 66 percent.