Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Israel’s death penalty, domestic violence hotline and a wealthy family’s donation plans

2026-04-10

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What do you think about this week's stories? Let us know in the comments. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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Swiss mountain crack grows after extreme rainfall #switzerland

2026-04-07

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A 250-metre-long crack on a Valais mountainside has become a stark sign of the Alps’ growing vulnerability to extreme rainfall. The widening crack in the mountain has raised concerns of a potential landslide, and of extreme flooding in a nearby village.⁠ ⁠ Read more: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-adaptation/swiss-mountain-crack-grows-after-extreme-rainfall/91194503 --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting...

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Truth or tale: can any foreigner place millions at a Swiss bank?

2026-03-26

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Scandals featuring foreign despots hiding assets in Switzerland have prompted some of you to ask if it is true that anyone can place huge sums of money in the country’s financial institutions.⁠ ⁠ Visit Swissinfo to read more. ⁠ ⁠ #switzerland #swiss #swissbanks #banks #money⁠ --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on...

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Building a Swiss FabLab: the future of Switzerland’s semiconductor strategy

2026-03-25

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In the latest episode of The Swiss Connection science podcast, we're digging into the push to create a Swiss FabLab, a shared chip fabrication laboratory that brings public research and private industry together under the Swiss Chip Alliance. Our host JO Fahy is joined by Swissinfo.ch's business and tech specialist Matthew Allen to unpack what’s being proposed near Zurich, why it’s still at the conceptual phase, and what it could mean for...

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Building a Swiss FabLab: the future of Switzerland’s semiconductor strategy

2026-03-24

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Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/910414/fan_mail/new) In this episode of The Swiss Connection science podcast, we're digging into the push to create a Swiss FabLab, a shared chip fabrication laboratory that brings public research and private industry together under the Swiss Chip Alliance. Our host Jo Fahy is joined by swissinfo.ch's business and tech specialist Matthew Allen to unpack what’s being proposed near Zurich, why it’s...

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We travelled from Switzerland to Denmark by train – the journey took 24 hours

2026-03-23

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After the Swiss parliament cut funding for a Basel to Malmö night train, Swissinfo journalist Kristian Brandt tried a similar route with his daughter. What followed was a day-long journey that shows the pluses, minuses and new opportunities for this alternative to flying. Visit Swissinfo to read more. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a...

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Could direct democracy trip up Swiss trade deals?

2026-03-19

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As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For highly globalised, export-dependent Switzerland, there could be an added complication: the ballot box.⁠ ⁠ Visit Swissinfo to read more about this. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For...

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What it takes for a referendum to be fair

2026-03-18

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Popular votes are held not only in democracies such as Switzerland, but also in semi-democratic and authoritarian countries. Can such referendums ever be fair?⁠ ⁠ Visit Swissinfo to read the full article. ⁠ ⁠ #switzerlandshorts #swiss #referendum #vote #democracy⁠ --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international...

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Climate solution series: how Bangladesh adapts to erosion, floods and rising seas

2026-03-17

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Where do people go when the water takes their land? Guided by a three-year ETH Zurich study and first-hand voices, we trace a pattern that defies the headlines: most climate migration is short and local, driven by community ties, scarce resources, and the will to stay near what remains.⁠ ⁠ Listen to the full episode to find out more about the climate challenges in Bangladesh. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting...

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Climate solutions series: how does Switzerland deal with the food waste problem?

2026-03-10

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Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) A bin bag can tell you a lot about a country. We follow the trail of rubbish from Swiss kitchen cupboards and discover why one of Europe’s wealthiest nations still throws away so much edible food. With fresh data, on‑the‑ground auditing, and candid insights from practitioners, we break down the gap between lofty goals and everyday habits, and why households remain the...

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Climate solutions series: a Swiss community living on 2,000 watts

2026-03-03

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Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) What does a good life look like when you cap your energy use at 2,000 watts? We take you inside Zurich’s "Hunziker Areal", a car‑free, cooperative neighbourhood turning a bold climate target into liveable daily routines. From shared workshops and tool libraries to efficient buildings and smart mobility, we unpack how design and community can shrink...

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Unlocking The Mid‑Pleistocene: What Antarctic Ice Reveals About CO2 And Climate Shifts

2026-02-24

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We follow the 2,800-meter Antarctic ice core from Little Dome C to a -50°C lab in University of Bern, tracing how scientists extract ancient air to probe the Mid-Pleistocene transition and the limits of abrupt climate change. The story links field grit, laser sublimation, and CO2 records to the risks facing modern societies. If you would like to see the Antarctic ice in a video and read the collection on this topic, and more stories, please visit...

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Unlocking The Mid‑Pleistocene: What Antarctic Ice Reveals About CO2 And Climate Shifts

2026-02-24

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Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) We follow the 2,800-meter Antarctic ice core from Little Dome C to a -50°C lab in University of Bern, tracing how scientists extract ancient air to probe the Mid-Pleistocene transition and the limits of abrupt climate change. The story links field grit, laser sublimation, and CO2 records to the risks facing modern societies. If you would like to see the Antarctic ice...

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Epstein links in Switzerland, exploited worker’s deportation threat, a carnival water pistol seized

2026-02-13

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Here are three stories from Switzerland you might have missed this week. Visit Swissinfo to read the latest. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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Truth or tale: Does Switzerland have strict laws on naming children?

2026-02-12

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A reader asked whether Switzerland has particularly strict laws on naming children compared to other countries. The answer: it’s complicated. Visit Swissinfo to read more. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube...

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High on a Swiss hill: the oldest playable organ in the world

2026-01-29

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Nearly 600 years old...and still playable! 🎶 ⁠ Built in the 1430s, the organ in Sion is considered the oldest functioning organ in the world. Thanks to careful preservation and modern protection techniques, it has survived over the centuries and continues to draw visitors from around the globe to canton Valais. ⁠ ⁠ Visit Swissinfo to read more about the history of this unique instrument. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss...

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Inside Switzerland’s Quiet Rise as a Longevity Hub | Listen to The Swiss Connection

2026-01-27

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In a special bonus episode of our podcast The Swiss Connection, our host, Jo Fahy, is joined in the studio by pharmaceuticals and healthcare reporter Jessica Davis Pluss. We trace how Switzerland was uniquely positioned to become a global hub for healthier ageing. We also compare lifespan and health span, examine why access to clinics is so tightly guarded, and discuss why the pharmaceutical industry is moving cautiously in this growing field....

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Bonus Episode – Inside Switzerland’s Quiet Rise as a Longevity Hub

2026-01-27

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Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) How did longevity go from a social media trend to a focus of serious science? In this special bonus episode our host, Jo Fahy, is joined in the studio by pharmaceuticals and healthcare reporter, Jessica Davis Pluss. We trace how Switzerland was uniquely positioned to become a global hub for healthier ageing. We also compare lifespan and health span, examine why...

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Trump’s Davos outbursts, Crans‑Montana safety failings and a surprisingly clever cow

2026-01-23

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Here are three stories from Switzerland this week. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel: http://www.youtube.com/swissinfovideos Subscribe:...

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Trapped in a basement: witness account of the blaze at Swiss ski resort bar

2026-01-02

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Around 40 people are dead and 115 seriously injured after a fire tore through the "Le Constellation" bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in southern Switzerland on January 1.⁠ ⁠ In this video, Laeticia Plass describes how she escaped the blaze.⁠ --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events....

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