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S U B S C R I B E
WRS stories about “Basel”
Friday, 23 July, 2010
Modern architecture tells you as much about a society and culture as its ancient constructs. So maybe it’s the tendency of Swiss architects to avoid being labelled as image-conscious “star-chitects” that has led, over the last 20 years, to so many public buildings in Switzerland that defer to their surrounding landscapes. And since these are best seen outdoors and in good weather, what better time than summer to hit the road and soak in the natural brilliance:
Wednesday, 3 March, 2010
We’re in Basel and we’re putting Big Pharma on the examination table. Is the industry at the forefront of health advancement or a greedy profiteering machine? Pharmaceuticals have been up against some pretty serious charges of late. Plus a look at how it really affects health care prices—and how did Basel come to be synonymous with the pharmaceutical industry anyway? WRS’s Conor Lennon brings to the table our reporter Vincent Landon, Andreas Möckli from Basler Zeitung, Robert Derham from Biovalley Basel and Patrick Durisch from corporate watchdog agency Berne Declaration.
Monday, 1 March, 2010
A look at Basel’s place in the Swiss, European and world economies—as well as the place of neighbouring France and Germany in the Basel economy—now and a decade from now:
Monday, 1 March, 2010
Among the places Basel’s diverse cultural landscape is reflected: its community radio scene. Radio X has about 50,000 listeners tuning in to its volunteer-driven programming in a wide range of languages. The most popular is The English Show. WRS video journalist Amy Wong popped into the offices of Radio X to talk to their team:
Insider's Guide to Basel
Thursday, 25 February, 2010
Savvy travelers know that the best way to discover a city’s charms—and avoid its tourist traps—is to ask the locals for advice. Here, three very different Baselers share their favorite spots to eat, drink and play in their beloved city.
Thursday, 25 February, 2010
Savvy travelers know that the best way to discover a city’s charms—and avoid its tourist traps—is to ask the locals for advice. Here, three very different Baselers share their favorite spots to eat, drink and play in their beloved city.
The Traveller: Concierge's guide to Basel
Wednesday, 24 February, 2010
Celeste Duvoisin takes us to her second favourite Swiss city where she gets a local concierge to reveal some hidden gems:
Wednesday, 24 February, 2010
Celeste Duvoisin takes us to her second favourite Swiss city where she gets a local concierge to reveal some hidden gems:
Monday, 22 February, 2010
At 4 a.m. this morning, Switzerland’s biggest and best-known Carnival celebration kicked off: Basel Fasnacht is loud and it’s colourful and our reporter Vincent Landon was there all night to bring us the sights and sounds of the spectacle:
Tuesday, 21 July, 2009
Pascale Hartmann reports from one of Switzerland’s more bizarre museums—named after the seminal 20th century artist and self-proclaimed anarchist Jean Tinguely—which currently features an exhibition intriguingly titled Armour and Evening Dress.
Thursday, 13 November, 2008
Basel Stadt (that’s German for “city”) enjoys a relatively high vacancy rate of 1.20 percent. And this urban area has become even more attractive as vacancy rates in the popular countrysides of Basel Land tumble, now at just .50 percent.
Art Basel: Big squid and self-breaking mirrors
Wednesday, 4 June, 2008
The 39th edition of Art Basel starts today. It’s open to the public and runs until Sunday, June 8. Often referred to as the Olympics of the art world, the contemporary art market is the world’s largest. Everything from big, fuzzy squid to self-breaking mirrors are on exhibit at the fair’s most popular room called Art Unlimited. WRS video journalist Amy Wong was there.
Wednesday, 4 June, 2008
The 39th edition of Art Basel starts today. It’s open to the public and runs until Sunday, June 8. Often referred to as the Olympics of the art world, the contemporary art market is the world’s largest. Everything from big, fuzzy squid to self-breaking mirrors are on exhibit at the fair’s most popular room called Art Unlimited. WRS video journalist Amy Wong was there.
Fasnacht lights up Basel
Monday, 11 February, 2008
Three days of Fasnacht carnival festivities kicked off in Basel at 4 a.m. today as groups known as “cliques” lit up the darkened streets in the city center with music and colorful lanterns. WRS’s Jordan Davis is there and has this audio postcard for us.
Monday, 11 February, 2008
Three days of Fasnacht carnival festivities kicked off in Basel at 4 a.m. today as groups known as “cliques” lit up the darkened streets in the city center with music and colorful lanterns. WRS’s Jordan Davis is there and has this audio postcard for us.
