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Far away from home

2019-05-06

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Damian Felchlin has lived in the US for almost seven years. He’s one of the Swiss abroad portrayed in a new exhibition. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) Around 750,000 Swiss expats have sought their fortune far away from Switzerland. The Forum of Swiss History in Schwyz is now devoting an exhibition to them and shows what they miss from … Continue reading...

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Ueli Maurer in China

2019-05-01

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On Monday, Swiss President Ueli Maurer was received by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the end of a week-long visit to China. Discussions between the pair focused on strengthening relations, notably on economic and finance affairs, according to a Swiss government statement. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation …

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Manga comics break sexual taboos for young Swiss

2019-05-01

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Japanese mangas depicting love stories between men – written, drawn, and read by girls – have been popular in Japan for more than twenty years. Now ‘yaoi’, which has become its own literary genre, is also attracting fans among Swiss teenage girls and igniting dialogue about sexuality in the process. — swissinfo.ch is the international …

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The experimental shop of the future

2019-04-29

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Are unstaffed shops the future of shopping? (SRF/swissinfo.ch) At Zurich main railway station a trial is being carried out with an unstaffed shop that can only be accessed using a mobile app and a QR code. Is this the future of shopping? (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). …

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How good is organic food for nature?

2019-04-24

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Organic food is booming and it’s good for the environment and biodiversity. However, organic farming requires more space to produce the same quantities as conventional food production. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — 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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Twin session musicians step into spotlight

2019-04-23

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Swiss twin brothers and musicians Peter and Walter Keiser, whose mother is a famous yodeller, have played on some of the world's biggest stages. But they prefer not to be in the spotlight. For their 65th birthday, the pair are releasing a CD of their own songs. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) --- 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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Switzerland is being flooded with prohibited weapons

2019-04-23

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People in Switzerland are buying weapons online, sometimes without even knowing that they’re illegal here. From 2015 to 2017, around 4,000 illegal weapons a year were confiscated by customs. In 2018, this amount almost doubled. The majority of the weapons confiscated has been sent here by post. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of …

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Fly me to the moon, via Zurich

2019-04-23

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On 20 July 1969 – almost 50 years ago – the first astronauts landed on the moon. To mark this event, Zurich’s Kunsthaus is staging an exhibition entitled “Fly me to the moon” with around 200 selected depictions of the moon dating from the 20th century. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the … Continue...

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Explained: The technology behind bitcoin and blockchain

2019-04-23

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To some, it’s a load of hot air. Others see a revolutionary technology that will transform the way we exchange nearly everything of value. So what is this so-called distributed ledger technology (DLT), how does it work and who will benefit from it? In this animation, we separate fact from fiction and help you look …

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Swiss mortgage rates at all-time low

2019-04-16

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The construction boom goes on and on in Switzerland and the property market is overheating, especially when it comes to apartment blocks. The National Bank and the financial market supervisory authority, Finma are urging the banks to be cautious, as if interest rates were to rise sharply or the global economy were to unexpectedly fall …

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Swiss Guard runs for the Vatican

2019-04-16

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A Swiss Guard is to swap his halberd for running shoes as he represents the Vatican at the upcoming Games of the Small States of Europe external link(GSSE). — 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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Hunting for the cheapest mechanical watch in Baselworld

2019-04-09

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The world’s biggest watch fair is where luxury watches from the famous Swiss brands are launched. swissinfo.ch went looking for low-budget alternatives. --- 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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Swiss circus dynasties celebrate centuries of tradition

2019-04-09

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Switzerland’s national circus is celebrating its 100th birthday. But it’s not the only circus dynasty in the Alpine country. The Circus Stey was founded by an English miller’s son back in 1437. Circus Nock has been going for eight generations and has its roots in Germany and Austria. The artistes learnt their skills at an …

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Watching glaciers melt in virtual reality

2019-04-09

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Swiss researchers have used virtual reality to model and help the wider public visualise how the largest Swiss glaciers will shrink by 2070 under the effects of global warming. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — 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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Remembering Franz Weber

2019-04-09

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The Swiss environmentalist Franz Weber has died at the age of 91. The Basel activist was responsible for over 150 campaigns but is best known for his defence of the alpine landscape, in particular against the spread of secondary residences. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is …

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Eiger Express project continues amid protests

2019-04-01

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Construction workers have been celebrating the breakthrough of two tunnels for the future mountain station of the new Eiger Express cable car. It's part of the Jungfrau Railways' CHF470 million V-Bahn project that will carry tourists faster up to the Jungfraujoch in the Bernese Alps. --- 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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Eiger Express project continues amid protests

2019-04-01

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Construction workers have been celebrating the breakthrough of two tunnels for the future mountain station of the new Eiger Express cable car. It’s part of the Jungfrau Railways’ CHF470 million V-Bahn project that will carry tourists faster up to the Jungfraujoch in the Bernese Alps. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting …

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Swiss fear effects of 5G antennas

2019-03-28

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Fifth-generation (5G) mobile communications antennas are starting to go up in Switzerland. Not everyone is happy 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 more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or …

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1999: Chinese president snubs Swiss government

2019-03-26

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On March 25, 1999, Chinese President Jiang Zemin was confronted by pro-Tibetan protesters upon his arrival at the seat of parliament in Bern. Furious, he refused to participate in a guard of honour or to greet government members waiting to receive him. In his speech, he sharply criticised the Swiss authorities, accusing them of not …

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Record-setting balloon flight marks 20th anniversary

2019-03-21

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It’s 20 years since the Breitling Orbiter 3 balloon circumnavigated the world, piloted by Swiss balloonist Bertrand Piccard and his English counterpart Brian Jones. — 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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