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: Published: 26 October 2026

Cornelius Schregle Ian Flemming Book
Cornelius Schregle

Did you know that Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, had a special relationship with Switzerland? Author Cornelius Schregle connected the dots and put together a terrific compilation of locations with maps, stories, and more anecdotes. He is also the author of Backdrop Switzerland published 10 years ago. Read on to enter our competition to win a copy of In the footsteps of Ian Fleming in Switzerland. We asked him a few questions to know more how the idea came about.

Why did you start? What has been the inspiration?
When I moved back to Switzerland after ten years in Los Angeles working in film, I lived near Coppet where I grew up. I came across a short article that Ian Fleming had stayed there in the 1930s. I found that very interesting and started researching the subject matter and gathered all the information I could get.

What types of books interest you?
For my first book I researched all the foreign films made in Switzerland over 100 years ago and visited many of the locations where the most iconic films were shot. During the Covid lockup, since we were allowed to be in individual cars, I had the idea of organising Rallyes in vintage cars where people would experience these locations. To keep things local, I did my first Rally about the life of Ian Fleming. And wrote a Roadbook for the participants.

: Published: 19 October 2026

We were contacted by Jiri Benovsky, not only an artist, but also a philosopher, author, and podcast speaker! We asked him a few questions to know more about him as his upcoming exhibition and sale is coming up between 27 October and 1 November 2026 in Petit-Lancy. Jiri will present a series of original wall-mounted works made of natural wood, straddling the line between painting and sculpture. Each piece is created from a single piece of wood that has been split lengthwise and then unfolded in a mirror-like pattern. The grain, knots, and natural variations in the material thus form symmetrical shapes in which silhouettes, faces, landscapes, or more indeterminate figures may emerge. Nothing is artificially colored.

This work lies halfway between art and craftsmanship, between human intervention and the forms already present in the material.

Why did you start? What has been the inspiration?
It really began with guitar making. I learned to build acoustic guitars, and that taught me to look at wood in a completely different way. The woods I use for these pieces are normally used in lutherie. When a board is opened like a book, the inside can reveal extraordinary symmetrical patterns. I became fascinated by the idea that the image was already there, hidden inside the tree, and that my role was mainly to find it and reveal it.

Have you been working on this idea forever, or was it something that came to you recently?
This particular work started about three years ago. Before that I worked mainly with photography and drawing, which you can also see on my website, www.benovsky.com. So it is relatively new, but it grew quite naturally from things I was already interested in, especially images, perception and the way we recognise forms.

What is the biggest obstacle you have had to overcome?
Definitely finding the right and rare pieces of wood ! I can spend a lot of time searching for a piece of wood with the right grain, colours and accidents of growth. Over the years I have made contacts in many parts of the world, so there is a real treasure hunt behind each piece. Sometimes the hardest part is simply finding the wood that makes me stop and think, there is something in there.

: Published: 03 September 2026

With the third stamp issue of 2026, Swiss Post presents a varied selection of designs that bring together Swiss culture, well-known figures and social commitment.

The band Stubete Gäng performs contemporary folk music and brightens up any letter. Shaun the Sheep delights young and old alike with his unmistakable charm, and appears on a Swiss stamp for the first time. The designs featuring Swiss attractions invite you to rediscover the country’s well-known and hidden gems. With the Caritas stamp, Swiss Post is also making a statement of solidarity.

Designed by Stubete Gäng
What happens when a band designs a stamp? Swiss Post aims to use this core idea to showcase the rich diversity of Switzerland’s arts scene and give Swiss public figures, here from the world of music, the opportunity to create culture in the form of a stamp. “Coming up with the right design and a matching postmark for the stamp was a bit like writing a song. We asked ourselves what felt right for us and how to bring it to life in an appealing and humorous way”, say the band members about how the stamp was created. The design bears the DNA of Stubete Gäng, who unite city and countryside, young and old, with their “Örbn Ländlr” style. Their music is a mix of traditional and modern, peppered with a dash of humour.

: Published: 24 August 2026

Press release (18.08.2026)
Now available in Switzerland, RYTMO combines functional mushrooms and adaptogenic roots in two 30-serving blends:

Original cacao
Barista decaf coffee

RYTMO GROUP Sàrl has launched RYTMO, a caffeine-free functional powder drink created for people who want a steadier way to approach everyday energy and focus. The Geneva-based brand is built around functional mushrooms, adaptogenic plants and a simple daily ritual designed as an alternative to stimulant-led energy habits.

The idea behind RYTMO grew from a familiar pattern: coffee to start the day, another cup to keep going, then the crash, restlessness or need for more stimulation. RYTMO calls this cycle “energy debt”. Its response is not to make caffeine stronger, but to remove it from the system entirely and formulate around support, consistency and daily use.