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Is it a good idea to let AI vote?

2025-07-21

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Some people want to let AI vote in place of humans. Find out in this video why this might be a bad idea. --- 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:...

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Beyond tariffs: how Switzerland turned trade talks into climate action with Mercosur 

2025-07-18

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2025-07-18

The Mercosur trade agreement recently signed by Switzerland includes commitments on environmental impact. These come on the back of increasing public scrutiny of free trade deals. After eight years of talks, the deal between Mercosur and the EFTA countries was finalised this month. It eliminates tariffs on industrial products, food, and agricultural goods, including Swiss …

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Aare Böötle: A Swiss Tradition of Floating Down the River Aare | #switzerland #aare #aareböötle

2025-07-17

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Have you ever tried 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 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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How Locarno became the ‘city of peace’ | #switzerland #locarno #peace

2025-07-15

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The Swiss city of Locarno might be known for its stunning lake views and laid-back holiday vibe, but in 1925, it became the stage for an important diplomatic breakthrough.⁠ ⁠ Why here? And what did it mean for the city?⁠ ⁠⁠--- 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...

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Swiss nuclear plant is off the grid for an indefinite period

2025-07-15

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2025-07-15

The Gösgen nuclear power plant in Däniken in canton Solothurn is not producing any electricity until further notice. The operator must provide evidence of fallback in case of a possible overload in the feedwater pipework system. The supervisory authority ENSI has not given any time frame for this. The safety scenarios are very comprehensive and …

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Swiss olive cultivation to get a boost thanks to warm weather

2025-07-15

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2025-07-15

More and more farmers in French-speaking Switzerland see climate change as an opportunity for olive cultivation: the number of such trees could double to 20,000 by the end of 2026, surpassing that of Italian-speaking Ticino. Because of the rising temperatures, olive trees are also growing in regions where it was previously unthinkable. An association of …

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High-net-worth individuals prioritise well-being over material possessions

2025-07-14

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2025-07-14

The priorities of wealthy individuals have shifted against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade disputes. While spending on luxury goods is declining, demand for travel and experiences is unabated. The cost of living a luxurious lifestyle has fallen on average in the 25 cities analysed for the first time in years, according to …

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Swiss shares fall slightly after US tariff verdict against EU

2025-07-14

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2025-07-14

The stock market started the new week lower on Monday. The reason for this is the US announcement of extra tariffs of 30% on EU goods from August 1. The market had actually hoped for an early defusing of the trade conflict. The Swiss Market index SMI lost 0.19% to 11,915 points by around 9.40 … Continue...

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Barry Callebaut sells less chocolate than expected

2025-07-10

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2025-07-10

Swiss chocolate producer Barry Callebaut was hit hard by high cocoa prices in the first nine months of its fiscal year. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The world's largest chocolate company generated more income than in the same period of the previous year despite selling less chocolate. The company broke …

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Swiss weapons exports grew 20% in first half of 2025

2025-07-08

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2025-07-08

Switzerland exported more than 20% more war materiel in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) reported around CHF358 million worth of military equipment exports. Among the buyers of Swiss military equipment were …

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Novartis given green light for infant anti-malaria drug

2025-07-08

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2025-07-08

Swiss medicines regulator Swissmedic has approved Coartem Baby, a Novartis anti-malaria drug developed for infants weighing between two and five kilos. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This is a significant step in global efforts to improve access to life-saving treatments for vulnerable populations, Swissmedic wrote in a statement today. The …

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US extends tariff deadline to August 1

2025-07-08

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2025-07-08

The United States has extended a July 9 deadline for ongoing tariff negotiations until August 1 for many countries, including Switzerland. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox US President Donald Trump signed a decree to this effect on Monday. China is excluded from the deadline extension as there is a separate …

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Swiss inaction threatens global antibiotic development push

2025-07-08

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2025-07-08

Switzerland is a major hub for pharmaceutical companies, but it has done little to encourage the development of new antibiotics – a shortfall that could have serious consequences at home and abroad. Global health experts have long warned that resistance to antimicrobials, including antibiotics, is a slow-moving crisis with deadly consequences. In 2019, antimicrobial resistance …

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Swiss bosses distance themselves from the United States

2025-07-07

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2025-07-07

According to a survey of executives, Swiss companies are increasingly turning away from the US and orientating themselves more towards South East Asia and the EU. Almost two-thirds of 280 managers surveyed stated that their image of the United States had deteriorated over the past year. At the same time, 38% rated the EU more …

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Swiss branch of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation shuts down, Women’s EURO kicks off, Swiss lakes warm up

2025-07-04

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Here are three stories from Switzerland this week 🇨🇭 Let us know what you think 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 face “difficult” pharma negotiations with Mercosur

2025-07-04

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2025-07-04

Work still needs to be done on pharmaceutical products as part of the free trade agreement signed with Mercosur, said Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox However, Parmelin added that the outcome of the negotiations was very good. "The negotiations were difficult right up to the …

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Amnesty International opens exile Hong Kong office in Bern | #switzerland #hongkong

2025-07-03

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Amnesty International has opened an exile Hong Kong office in the Swiss capital Bern. --- 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:...

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Swiss group launches referendum against individual taxation

2025-07-03

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2025-07-03

The introduction of individual taxation of spouses in Switzerland would create new inequalities, says an all-party group launching a referendum. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The referendum was launched against the indirect counter-proposal to a popular initiative, which the group labels as deception. Individual taxation would not lead to greater …

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Swiss shoe maker On employs one robot instead of 300 workers

2025-07-03

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2025-07-03

The Swiss running shoe company On has opened its first production site for the innovative Lightspray shoe - a fully automated robotic process. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "Around 300 people normally work on a conventional shoe," explained Caspar Coppetti, co-founder of On. With Lightspray technology, this work is done …

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The Brics and Switzerland: aspirations and reality

2025-07-03

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2025-07-03

What is the significance of the Brics group of states and how should Switzerland position itself regarding them? The perspectives on this differ. The Brics group has been trying to shake up international politics for almost two decades. The "loose gathering of states", as a report by the Swiss foreign ministry puts it, presents an …

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