Every episode of The English Show – interviews, Swiss news, culture and music from Basel. On air every Tuesday, 19:00–20:00, on Radio X 94.5 MHz.
Karin Mohler’s debut novel «Today, the Snow was Sand», out on November 10, is about 12-year-old Aivi, who never wanted to leave Göteborg – but in the remote wilds of Lapland, nothing is as it seems.
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The English Show’s Gabe Bullard has a new book out called «Against Convenience». The book looks at why labor-saving devices and apps have failed and offers some ideas for what to do about it. It covers design, psychology, art, news, and more.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
When you move to Switzerland, one of the first real culture shocks may come on a quiet Sunday, when shops close, chores stop, and even everyday noise is discouraged, making the country’s strict rest culture surprisingly difficult for many expats to adjust to.
Swiss punctuality is more than a national stereotype – it is woven into everyday life through a public transport system that connects trains, trams, buses, and even gondolas with remarkable precision. In «Trains, Trams, and Time Anxiety», «As Swiss as Possible» co-hosts Nisha and Tiffany explore how Swiss transportation timetables shape daily routines, work culture, and personal […]
The Asian tiger mosquito is spreading across Switzerland and has now become established in several cantons. Dr Michelle Wright from HealthFirst explains why this invasive mosquito matters, the infections it can transmit, and the simple actions we can all take to slow its spread.
Poverty in Switzerland is often invisible, and the minimum standard of living cannot always be achieved by one’s own effort. Since 1936, Winterhilfe has been helping those affected by poverty with services that are intended to relieve them and protect them from slipping into social assistance.
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