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How a father-son duo is helping save bees

2019-10-01

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Pascal Brunner is a young Swiss who grew up in a beekeeping family. He and his father have launched a start-up that combats one of today’s biggest threats to bee populations: the Varroa mite. Vatorex is a heat treatment which kills the mites, but doesn’t harm the bees, when applied. It differs from other Varroa-mite-fighting …

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What Swiss living abroad want from politicians at home

2019-10-01

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What do Swiss citizens abroad expect from a new parliament? From the politics of their homeland? We asked them. — 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 …

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This Swiss start-up wants to help us empathise

2019-10-01

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What if you could beam people into your world, not using futuristic equipment, but a smartphone? This is what HoloMe, a Swiss start-up in London, sees as the future of communication. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss …

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A sex change in the army

2019-10-01

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Lieutenant colonel Christian Hug told his bosses that he was going to become a woman. The army supported his decision and now Christine is the first transgender Swiss army officer. She will soon undergo a sex change operation. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report …

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The rebellion comes to Switzerland

2019-09-24

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Turning the Limmat river green, organising picnics on bridges, blocking busy roads: climate activists from the Swiss chapter of the Extinction Rebellion group have been ramping up the number of civil disobedience actions undertaken in recent months. Why? Anaïs Tilquin, a member of the group, explains.⁠ Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current …

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How Heidi helped us make friends

2019-09-18

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How Heidi helped us make friends — 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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Swiss in New Orleans say 2019 is the year to vote

2019-09-16

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Should Swiss living abroad have a say on votes and elections back home? — 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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Big data threatens anonymity

2019-09-12

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Researchers from the University of Zurich proved that with publicly available documents and a trained algorithm, it would be possible to breach the anonymity of lawsuits and tribunal decisions. Where does technology end and where does people’s privacy start? Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep up …

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How to test your garden’s health

2019-09-09

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Researchers from Agroscope, the Swiss competence center for agricultural research, have asked kids to sacrifice a pair of undies to the hidden soil dwellers. The playful experiment was meant to show how alive the ground is. On a larger scale, scientists are testing the impact that different farming methods have on underground biodiversity. Nouvo brings …

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Global journalism minds come together in Bern

2019-09-05

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Hear from some of the many journalists from around the world who came together in Switzerland for the ‘Reportagen Festival’. — 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 …

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Rewarding climate offenders – for being the worst

2019-08-30

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Every year the Alpine Initiativeexternal link awards the ‘Devil’s Stone’ to the most absurd transport of goods. People can vote for one of the three candidates until September 15. A ‘Mountain crystal’ for a local and transparent project will also be awarded after the public vote. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current …

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Politics, j’adore! – episode 6

2019-08-29

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The relationship between young people and politics? It’s complicated. But for some the passion still burns. In our new series ‘Politics, j’adore!’ we’ll introduce you to two young politicians, who want to blaze a trail through Swiss politics. In this fourth episode we meet Gianfranco Cavalli. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current …

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Swiss in Denver worry about changes at home

2019-08-28

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For Swiss abroad thinking about returning home someday, Swiss sovereignty remains important. — 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: …

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Grand Hotel Locarno

2019-08-19

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Grand Hotel Locarno --- 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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Bringing black cinema to the fore

2019-08-19

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Bringing black cinema to the fore — 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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Young directors reflect modern realities in film

2019-08-19

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Two young directors and the head of the committee that selected their short films, talk about their choices and the importance of cinema for society. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep up to date and watch the videos wherever you are, whenever you like. — swissinfo.ch …

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Grand Hotel Locarno

2019-08-19

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Grand Hotel Locarno — 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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Why are some films tough to make in Switzerland?

2019-08-15

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Filmmakers David Vogel and Samir discuss why some topics are received more critically by audiences in Switzerland, and how their childhoods have … — 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 …

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The three Rs of the good environmentalist

2019-08-15

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Recyle – Reduce – Reuse: but be careful how you do it! Green gestures and a sustainable lifestyle can be good for the planet but there are some things to keep in mind. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep up to date and watch the videos … Continue reading...

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Does your country do enough to promote cycling?

2019-08-14

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Going to work on your bike is a great workout, plus it’s good for the environment! Many people think of Switzerland as a country that’s bike-friendly, but when it’s compared to a country like Denmark, it doesn’t look so perfect. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is …

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