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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! đŸŽ¶ ⁠ 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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New Year’s Eve party: around 40 dead and 115 seriously injured in blaze in Swiss ski resort bar

2026-01-01

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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, according to Valais cantonal police. An investigation is continuing to determine the exact cause of one of Switzerland’s worst tragedies. The deadly New Year Eve’s fire was “one of the worst tragedies that our country has experienced”, Swiss President Guy...

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Eurovision, US tariffs, landslides and Swiss yodelling: 2025 unwrapped

2025-12-31

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Eurovision, US tariffs, landslides and Swiss yodelling đŸŽ€đŸ‡șđŸ‡žđŸ”ïžđŸŽ¶ 🇹🇭⁠ ⁠ Here are some of the stories that made headlines this year in Switzerland. ⁠ ⁠ Think we’ve missed something? Let us know in the comments.⁠ ⁠ #switzerland #swiss #eurovision #us #trump #tariffs #blatten #landslide #swissalps #euro25 #womensfootball #yodelling #unesco--- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on...

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Would Inheritance Taxes Drive Millionaires Out of Switzerland? | Truth or Tale

2025-12-19

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Would inheritance taxes trigger a mass exodus of millionaires from Switzerland? 🧐⁠ ⁠ After Swiss voters rejected a proposal to introduce a 50% tax on inheritances over CHF50 million, some of you started debating whether taxing the wealthy really drives them abroad, with some claiming it’s already happening in places like Norway and the United Kingdom.⁠ ⁠ Visit Swissinfo to find out what the experts say and check out examples from Norway and the...

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Army ammunition at home, unlawful surveillance and a million-franc number plate

2025-12-05

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Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s your weekly news roundup from Swissinfo. --- 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...

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Healthy Longevity: Myths vs Science Explained

2025-12-03

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Want a longer life that still feels like yours? In the latest episode of our podcast The Swiss Connection, we sit down with psychologist Christina Röcke of the University of Zurich’s Healthy Longevity Center to unpack what actually fuels healthy aging and what’s just marketing noise. Search for The Swiss Connection wherever you get your podcasts! And if you enjoy it, please leave us a five-star review – it helps others discover the podcast....

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Rethinking Aging: Science, Society, And The Stories We Tell

2025-12-02

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Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) Want a longer life that still feels like yours? We sit down with psychologist Christina Röcke (https://www.hlc.uzh.ch/de/people/directors/croecke.html) of the University of Zurich’s Healthy Longevity Center to unpack what actually fuels healthy aging—and what’s just marketing noise. From blue-zone myths to AI-driven biohacking, we trace why the longevity boom...

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Disposable income, Zurich’s conversion therapy ban and gold coins stolen from a Swiss museum

2025-11-21

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Most Swiss households have a disposable income below the national average, Zurich considers a ban on conversion therapies, and has Switzerland just had its own Louvre-style heist? Here are three stories from Switzerland 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...

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Big Pharma steps up race for AI-discovered drugs

2025-11-18

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Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) What if the most valuable drug candidates aren’t found but designed on demand? We follow a chemist’s journey from a pencil-and-paper notebook to generative algorithms that propose novel, IP-free molecules tailored to specific targets, and we open the door to how Swiss pharma is rebuilding discovery around AI. To read more about this topic...

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Should Switzerland replace compulsory military service with ‘citizen service’?

2025-11-09

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On November 30, the Swiss will vote on an initiative to reform military service. The idea is to introduce compulsory civic service for all Swiss nationals residing in the country. Visit Swissinfo to read more about what’s at stake in the vote.⁠ --- 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...

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Young Ukrainians seek Swiss protection, road deaths, Chefs lose residency over language test

2025-11-07

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A rise in young Ukrainian men applying for protection in Switzerland, a spike in road deaths and Michelin-starred Thai chefs expelled over a failed German test. Here are three stories from Switzerland this week. Visit Swissinfo for 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,...

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Swiss investigation finds Israel used misleading 3D images in military videos

2025-11-05

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Israel introduced a new form of propaganda in its war in Gaza that relied heavily on 3D images combined with real drone footage. ⁠ ⁠ An international investigation, involving Switzerland’s public broadcaster SRF found that some of the images used to illustrate hospitals and buildings in Gaza – allegedly hiding command centres of the Palestinian militant group Hamas – are intended to look real but key elements were entirely fabricated.⁠ ⁠ Visit...

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Can New Alzheimer’s Drugs Really Make a Difference? Listen to The Swiss Connection Science Podcast

2025-11-04

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Alzheimer’s disease is more than age-related memory loss—it’s a serious brain disorder. ⁠ ⁠ In the latest episode of the Swiss Connection Science podcast, Swissinfo healthcare reporter Jessica Davis Pluess explores the science, hope, and controversy surrounding new Alzheimer’s drugs like Leqembi and Kisunla. ⁠ ⁠ With billions invested and global regulatory decisions diverging, what do these treatments mean for patients and healthcare systems? ⁠ ⁠...

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Cracking the Alzheimer’s Code

2025-11-04

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Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) Alzheimer’s disease is more than age-related memory loss—it’s a serious brain disorder. In this episode of the Swiss Connection Science podcast, Swissinfo healthcare reporter Jessica Davis Pluess explores the science, hope, and controversy surrounding new Alzheimer’s drugs like Leqembi and Kisunla. With billions invested and global regulatory decisions diverging,...

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All aboard? Let the yodelling begin with ‘SĂ€mi the singing driver’

2025-11-03

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Bus driver and yodeller SĂ€mi Zumbrunn turns every ride into an unforgettable experience. Who better to act as ambassador for a Swiss tradition that could soon be on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list? We meet him in the Bernese Oberland. 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...

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Storm Benjamin, Swiss village relocation and festive lights curfew

2025-10-24

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Storm Benjamin batters Switzerland, Brienz villagers seek permanent relocation and a curfew on Christmas lights sparks debate. 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...

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