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In this insightful episode, Tobias Hoffmeier, the Exhibition Director for Swissbau, speaks with Neighborhood News about the theme of this year's event, 'Setting New Impulses Together'. He discusses the importance of collaboration in addressing the fragmented nature of the construction industry and overcoming its challenges. Hoffmeier also provides an overview of the current state of the constructi...

The third National Railway Congress Bahn26 was held on 16. January in Basel with around 500 participants. After the focus areas on agglomeration traffic (2024) and freight transport (2025), the third National Railway Congress 2026 continued its series under the guiding question "Where is Switzerland going?" We spoke to Esther Keller, Governing Councilor and Head of Construction and Transport Depar...

Unveiling the Magic: Basel Fasnacht 2026 Join Neighborhood News as we delve into the vibrant world of the Basel Carnival 2026! In this episode, we discuss the theme 'stay playful' and explore the cultural, artistic, and social significance of Switzerland's largest carnival. Highlighting insights from Felix Rudolph von Rohr, a dedicated member of the Basel Carnival Committee, we uncover the event's...

Building Connections: Overcoming Loneliness in Basel Making new friends and finding a sense of belonging in a bustling city like Basel can be daunting. This challenge is at the heart of a conversation with Ms. Claudine Wolf, the dedicated Administrative Assistant at the Association of Neighborhood Meeting Points in Basel. Her insights illuminate community living through a lens of proactive engagem...

Basel's Newspaper Legacy: A Journey Through Time with David Tréfás In a bonus episode, we go on any exploratory journey through Basel's rich history of newspaper publishing, guided by the passionate historian and librarian, David Tréfás. Here, we delve into the anecdotes, discoveries, and historical intricacies that have shaped the media landscape of Basel, a story given life by Tréfás's dedicated...

Exploring New Beginnings of Continued Education with Adrian Portmann - VHSBB (Volkshochschule Beider Basel) This autumn, Neighborhood News had the pleasure of touring the newly opened Vochhochschule Beider Basel (VHSBB), a center for adult education serving both Basel City and Basel Land. Spearheading this institution is Adrian Portmann, a dedicated director who has been with VHSBB for over 11 yea...

Celebrating 25 Years of Being A Home To Literature: An Interview with Katrin Eckert, Director of Literature House Basel In 2025, Literature House Basel marked a significant milestone—its 25th anniversary. To commemorate this journey, we had the privilege of speaking with Katrin Eckert, the Director of Literature House Basel. Katrin has been pivotal in shaping the institution into the illustrious e...

The Power of a Neighbourhood - Exploring the World of Volunteering with Roland Frank In a recent and insightful conversation with Neighbourhood News, Mr Roland Frank provided a comprehensive overview of the various aspects involved in city and neighborhood development. The interview unfolded the intricate and impactful work his department engages in within Basel, touching on voluntary work, commun...

Transforming Basel Nord: An Interview with Government Councillor Ms Esther Keller, Head of the Department of Construction and Transport    In this episode, Neighborhood News interviews Ms. Esther Keller about the Klybeck Plus Project, a large-scale urban transformation initiative in Basel Nord. Ms. Keller explains the significance of the area's redevelopment, highlighting its long industrial histo...

One Of The Most Beautiful Christmas Market In The World One of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe returns to light up the season… Welcome to the Basel Christmas Market. The Basel Christmas market, which is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe, will take place this year from 27. November to 23. December 2025 daily from 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. This year, the historic street...

Redefining Civic Duty: Noémie Roten and Switzerland's Referendum on Civic Duty Initiative Noémi Roten, Head of the Initiative Committee and Managing Director of the Citizen Service Association, leads a transformative proposal: the Civic Duty Initiative. Traditionally, Swiss men have faced military service obligations, with limited civilian alternatives. This new initiative proposes a shift to incl...

About Neighbourhood News : Neighbourhood News is a weekly, English-language, digital newsletter that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The newsletter aims to provide readers with news that impacts their daily lives. Beyond news delivery, Neighbourhood News also functions as a news ne...

About Neighbourhood News : Neighbourhood News is a weekly, English-language, digital newsletter that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The newsletter aims to provide readers with news that impacts their daily lives. Beyond news delivery, Neighbourhood News also functions as a news ne...

About Basel Writes: In cooperation with the Basler Kantonalbank, the 'Basel Writes' writing competition was held for the first time in 2025. Over a hundred authors of various genres submitted prose texts, poetry or comics on the topic of Gemeinsam in Basel. The winners were Mattia Avoledo with 'Christmas trees: Panoptics', Sandra Engelbrecht with 'pistachios on porcelain' and Charly Rapp with 'tam...

About the 'Initiative for a Future' Fedral-level referendum to be held on 30 November 2025  Switzerland is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 – a goal approved by the electorate. To support this, the federal government currently allocates around CHF 2 billion annually to climate-related measures. These funds are primarily raised through consumption-based taxes o...

Stories from Museums of Switzerland: Podcast Interview Series with Museum Curators Our podcast series, Conversations With Curators , brings listeners a collection of audio stories that go beyond travel to explore the soul of Switzerland as an art capital. In this series, we focus on in-depth interviews with museum curators across the country. Hear firsthand about their institutions, the histories...

About Neighbourhood News :  Neighbourhood News is a weekly, English-language, digital newsletter that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The newsletter aims to provide readers with news that impacts their daily lives. Beyond news delivery, Neighbourhood News also functions as a news n...

About Neighbourhood News:  Neighbourhood News is a weekly, English-language, digital newsletter that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The newsletter aims to provide readers with news that impacts their daily lives. Beyond news delivery, Neighbourhood News also functions as a news ne...

A heartfelt insighful conversation with Barbara Leishman, from Innovage Northwest Switzerland on winning the prestigious 54th Prix Schappo. We speak about life after retirement, finding meanaing and purpose in volunteering. Subscribe to Neighbourhood News About Innovage : a Swiss organization, Innovage leverages the skills of retirees to support nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2010, Innovage h...

Subscribe to Neighbourhood News Conradin Cramer at the Traditional Launch of Basel Autumn Fair 2026 The Basel Autumn Fair, a cherished event in the city, kicked off its two-week celebration despite the rain and chill. Mr. Conradin Cramer, President of Basel-Stadt's Parliament, shared insights into the significance of this fair, which is uniquely located in the heart of the old town rather than in...

Subscribe to Neighbourhood News About Neighbourhood News: Neighbourhood News is a weekly, English-language, digital newsletter that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The newsletter aims to provide readers with news that impacts their daily lives. Neighbourhood News Audio Story is the...

Subscribe to Neighbourhood News About Neighbourhood News: Neighbourhood News is a weekly, English-language, digital newsletter that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The newsletter aims to provide readers with news that impacts their daily lives. Neighbourhood News Audio Story is the...

Subscribe to Neighbourhood News About Neighbourhood News: Neighbourhood News is a weekly, English-language, digital newsletter that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The newsletter aims to provide readers with news that impacts their daily lives. Neighbourhood News Audio Story is the...

Subscribe to Neighbourhood News About Neighbourhood News: Neighbourhood News is a weekly, English-language, digital newsletter that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The newsletter aims to provide readers with news that impacts their daily lives. Neighbourhood News Audio Story is the...

Subscribe to Neighbourhood News About Neighbourhood News: Neighbourhood News is a weekly, English-language, digital newsletter that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The newsletter aims to provide readers with news that impacts their daily lives. Neighbourhood News Audio Story is the...