What do you think about this week’s news stories from Switzerland?
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How do journalists who were forced to leave their countries survive financially, and how do they differ from journalists who moved abroad for economic or other reasons?

Watch the full interview with Ekaterina Glikman, deputy editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Europe now.
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Ekaterina Glikman, deputy editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Europe, is the latest guest on On the Record. In the latest episode, she talks about the challenges of working as a journalist in exile in Switzerland, and how the new media outlet covers events in Ukraine and Russia.
After the war in Ukraine began, several journalists from Novaya Gazeta stayed in Russia, continuing their work under censorship and, remarkably, still managing to accomplish a great deal despite the restrictions. Others left the country and started the media outlet in exile, Novaya Gazeta Europe.

Glikman lives in Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland with her Swiss husband, while most of her colleagues are based in Latvia. She has an unusual passion – studying weevils. She travels to the jungles of Thailand to

Ekaterina Glikman, deputy editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Europe, is the latest guest on On the Record. In the latest episode, she talks about the challenges of working as a journalist in exile in Switzerland, and how the new media outlet covers events in Ukraine and Russia.

Stay tuned for the full interview!
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Imagine placing all your hopes on your baby’s stem cells to save their life or yours, only to fear seeing that hope vanish along with your child’s cells. 🔬🧬⁠

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SWI swissinfo.ch’s new podcast tells the story of the families affected by a private stem cell banking scandal with Switzerland at its heart.

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Luis Daniel suffers from a rare blood cancer. Could promising stem cell research, and a baby be the chance he’s been looking for? Banking his baby’s cord blood offers an opportunity to secure a potential cure. He looks to a leading company based in Switzerland to help him protect himself and his family. 

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We went to the Snow Polo World Cup last weekend. Here’s what we found out about the sport 🐎
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Here are three news stories from Switzerland you shouldn’t have missed this week.  
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Stay tuned for part 2!
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Melting glaciers caused by global warming release largely unknown bacteria and viruses into the environment. These microorganisms could help us tackle some major global problems, from plastic pollution to antibiotic resistance. A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) is looking for them for the first time in Swiss glaciers. 

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#switzerland #glacier #research #climatechange

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On February 9, the Swiss will vote on the "environmental responsibility" initiative. The text requires the economy to respect the planet’s limits. 🌱🌎
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Melting glaciers caused by global warming release largely unknown bacteria and viruses into the environment. These microorganisms could help us tackle some major global problems, from plastic pollution to antibiotic resistance. A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) is looking for them for the first time in Swiss glaciers. 

We accompanied the team at work on the Rhône glacier, to see how meltwater is filtered with a device they specifically developed for this environment. Later, we visited their laboratory near Zurich to find out what happened with the material they collected on the glacier.

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Switzerland’s controversial "burqa ban" along with new laws to combat child marriages, boost renewable energy and stop big banks from going bankrupt are all coming into force on January 1, 2025. Here’s a selection for you. 😷💍♻️🏦

What do you think about these changes? Let us know in the comments.
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This episode takes you to the Rhone glacier in the Swiss Alps, which is rapidly melting and releasing ancient microorganisms.

These microorganisms, which have been trapped in the ice for thousands of years, are now being studied by scientists from the Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape (WSL).

Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Switzerland has around 400 raw milk vending machines, operated by farms across the country! 🥛🐄
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There was once a lot of scepticism surrounding raw milk, with concerns about the health risks it posed. However, in recent years, it’s making a comeback and gaining popularity, with legislation worldwide starting to adapt.⁠
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Join us as we visit one of the Swiss farms that sell raw milk from vending machines. 🐮⁠

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The Swiss will be voting on a biodiversity initiative on September 22. It seeks to give nature more space and resources but is considered too extreme by its opponents. Alexandra Andrist explains what is at stake in the vote. #ForNature #switzerland #botanicalgardens
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An architect of parallel worlds, the Swiss-Brazilian artist Guerreiro do Divino Amor (Warrior of Divine Love, in Portuguese) has been chosen to represent Switzerland at the 2024 Venice Biennale of Arts.

We visited the pavilion earlier this year. Watch the video on our main channel to find out more.
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Switzerland has introduced a new definition of rape.
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What has been the response to this changed? Watch this video to find out.

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In this episode, SWI swissinfo.ch sat down with Claude Zellweger, Google’s in-house design guru. We discussed the role of designers in tech innovation, AI, and the future of education. He also shared his thoughts on the challenges facing the tech industry and how we can overcome them by putting people first.

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#siliconvalley #google #switzeland #technology #podcast

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Listen to the full interview wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

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Check out our new episodes of the ‘Swiss Connection’ science podcast! We delve into how Swiss start-ups are learning all about the Silicon Valley mindset and Californian tech business. Hear from experts how they experience innovation, entrepreneurship and social issues.

#siliconvalley #science #podcast #switzerland

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What do you think about this week’s stories from Switzerland?

In this video astrophysicists at the University of Bern explain, how they want to study the ice beneath the surface of comets, using a type of instrument usually used in airport security. The ice on comets could help answer questions about the formation of our solar system.

00:50 A new kind of space instrument based on terahertz spectroscopy
01:42 Distinguishing between amorphous and crystalline ice
02:32 Building the SUBICE instrument
03:47 Making SUBICE fit for space

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#comets #spaceresearch #switzeland

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A Swiss tourism boss reveals how the industry reacted when a Netflix series attracted hoards of Asian visitors to a small lakeside village in canton Bern. #netflixseries #tourism #swiss #suisse #nature
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He is one of the most influential drummers of recent decades, known both as a skilled technician and a visionary. Jojo Mayer talks to us about technology, tradition – and the future of music.

Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
0:43 – Research and development in Zurich
2:18 – How does his generative machine work?
10:42 – Talk in Ascona about New York and Switzerland
17:49 – How can AI shape the future of music?
22:06 – Outro.

“Why are we still doing this?” Throughout his career, Jojo Mayer has repeatedly explored the boundaries of what is physically possible to play and has established himself as one of the most innovative drummers of his generation. His latest project sees him interact with digital technology on stage – the result is a live symbiotic loop with man and machine which blurs the