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Autumn Fair Basel 2026: A Celebration of Tradition and Innovation at the Herbst Messe The Autumn Fair, or Herbstmesse, in Basel is not just another annual event. It's a celebration steeped in tradition and excitement. This year marks the 555th edition ...

Petra Huser, new Head of Stadtgärtnerei Basel-Stadt since August, explains her strategic and management-focused background and personal connection to nature. In this coversation, she outlines the department’s wide responsibilities from maintaining abou...

FHNW Opens New Dreispitz Campus: Future-Focused Learning Spaces and Interdisciplinary Collaboration Professor Dr. Doris Agotai, Director of FHNW’s School of Computer Science, explains that the event marks the opening of FHNW’s new Dreispitz campus, fea...

People from over 160 nations live in Basel. In our series Basel Bound we shine a spotlight on their perspectives. Together with Bajour, we ask them directly how they shape Basel and what matters to them here. They tell their own stories of arriving and...

People from over 160 nations live in Basel. In our series Basel Bound we shine a spotlight on their perspectives. Together with Bajour, we ask them directly how they shape Basel and what matters to them here. They tell their own stories of arriving and...

People from over 160 nations live in Basel. In our series Basel Bound we shine a spotlight on their perspectives. Together with Bajour, we ask them directly how they shape Basel and what matters to them here. They tell their own stories of arriving and...

People from over 160 nations live in Basel. In our series Basel Bound we shine a spotlight on their perspectives. Together with Bajour, we ask them directly how they shape Basel and what matters to them here. They tell their own stories of arriving and...

People from over 160 nations live in Basel. In our series Basel Bound we shine a spotlight on their perspectives. Together with Bajour, we ask them directly how they shape Basel and what matters to them here. They tell their own stories of arriving and...

People from over 160 nations live in Basel. In our series  Basel Bound we shine a spotlight on their perspectives. Together with Bajour, we ask them directly how they shape Basel and what matters to them here. They tell their own stories of arriving and staying themselves. This is Heimweh, A Place Between Homes. Subscribe to Audio Story With Ajita: Podcast (  Spotify  |  YouTube  |  Apple  ) About...

Yodeling, a cherished Swiss tradition, thrives in urban Basel through clubs like Jodler Club Echo Basel. In this episode, we speak to Shona Holmes, a member of Yodel Club Echo Basel, Corrine Utzinge r, Co-President of Youth Couir jutz.ch, and Marianne ...

Yodeling, a cherished Swiss tradition, thrives in urban Basel through clubs like Jodler Club Echo Basel. In this episode, we speak to Shona Holmes , a member of Yodel Club Echo Basel, Corrine Utzinge r, Co-President of Youth Couir jutz.ch, and Marianne Leibundgut , President of Jodlerclub Echo Basel. They highlight yodeling's community-building power and its relevance beyond mountainous landscapes...

How Winterhilfe Basel Supports Families and the Working Poor This episode explores "invisible" poverty in Switzerland through a conversation with Claudia Burio, a board member of Winterhilfe Basel, a charity founded in 1936 to provide winter relief and...

How Winterhilfe Basel Supports Families and the Working Poor This episode explores "invisible" poverty in Switzerland through a conversation with Claudia Burio, a board member of Winterhilfe Basel, a charity founded in 1936 to provide winter relief and now offering year-round, targeted support to people just above the poverty line. Winterhilfe helps Swiss residents by paying urgent health and hous...

My Ear for You - Just Talk: A Volunteer Phone Line Tackling Loneliness in Switzerland In this conversation, Dr. Olivier Seiler explains the origins and growth of the Swiss initiative "Mein Ohr für Dich" ("My Ear for You"), launched in March 2021 during...

My Ear for You - Just Talk: A Volunteer Phone Line Tackling Loneliness in Switzerland In this conversation, Dr. Olivier Seiler explains the origins and growth of the Swiss initiative "Mein Ohr für Dich" ("My Ear for You"), launched in March 2021 during COVID to offer lonely people a low-threshold way to chat with a real person. The service is not a crisis or suicide helpline. Volunteers mainly dis...

Announcing The GoodNews Letter 💕 Hey there, if your newsfeed feels a bit dark lately, you're not alone. Welcome to The GoodNews Letter. Every month we bring you the most inspiring stories and uplifting news from across Switzerland that you probably mis...

Announcing The GoodNews Letter  💕 Hey there, if your newsfeed feels a bit dark lately, you're not alone. Welcome to The GoodNews Letter . Every month we bring you the most inspiring stories and uplifting news from across Switzerland that you probably missed. Think of the good newsletter as your monthly dose of optimism delivered straight to your inbox and ears. Hit that subscribe or follow button...

The Month of May sees two important commemorations, The Day of Local Journalism May 5th and World Press Freedom Day on May 3rd. To mark this, we spoke to Elio Donauer, Co-Managing Director & Project Manager Civic Media at Tsüri, a digital, local, newsl...

The Month of May sees two important commemorations, The Day of Local Journalism May 5th and World Press Freedom Day on May 3rd. To mark this, we spoke to Elio Donauer, Co-Managing Director & Project Manager Civic Media at Tsüri, a digital, local, newsletter from Zurich , that is sent out everday.  In the recent conversation with Mr. Elio Donauer, we explored the unique aspects of Tsüri's journey a...

Today, we're diving into a remarkable initiative that celebrates community involvement and volunteerism in Switzerland, espcially in the City of Basel. In 2026, the world is celebrating the International Year of Volunteers. In today's episode, we're hi...

Today, we're diving into a remarkable initiative that celebrates community involvement and volunteerism in Switzerland, espcially in the City of Basel. In 2026, the world is celebrating the International Year of Volunteers. In today's episode, we're highlighting some outstanding projects awarded at the prestigious "Prix Schappo Gala" held in Basel-Stadt. Four diverse projects have been honored, re...

Unveiling Basel's Industry Night 2026: A Behind-the-Scenes Experience Basel, a vibrant city known for its rich cultural tapestry and unique geographical position, gears up for its fourth Industry Night in 2026. This innovative concept invites the publi...

Unveiling Basel's Industry Night 2026: A Behind-the-Scenes Experience Basel, a vibrant city known for its rich cultural tapestry and unique geographical position, gears up for its fourth Industry Night in 2026. This innovative concept invites the public to step inside the fascinating world of industries that shape the Basel landscape.  We first hear from Pascale Thomann, on everything about the In...

Andrea Otto on Basel's Neighborhood Flea Markets Sustainability, Community, and a 10-Year Expansion Andrea Otto, a Basel local and owner of the sustainable clothing store Riviera, discusses Quartier Flohmarkt Basel, a neighborhood-based flea market con...

Andrea Otto on Basel's Neighborhood Flea Markets Sustainability, Community, and a 10-Year Expansion Andrea Otto, a Basel local and owner of the sustainable clothing store Riviera, discusses Quartier Flohmarkt Basel, a neighborhood-based flea market concept held on private property in backyards. Inspired by Munich, she and her colleagues launched it in Kleinbasel and Wettstein, and it grew over 10...