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Category Archive: 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy

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Swiss and homeless

2019-08-12

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A study by the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Northwest Switzerland shines a light on homelessness in Switzerland. Despite a social welfare net, there are still people dropping out of the system. On a stroll around Bern’s public parks, Roger, who’s been homeless for 22 years, tells his story. Nouvo brings you short … Continue...

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Swiss in Minnesota call for compromise and e-voting

2019-08-08

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Finding middle ground in an increasingly polarized political landscape is key, say Swiss voters living in the American Midwest. — 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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Smile for future

2019-08-07

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Since Greta Thunberg started striking for climate last August, thousands of teenagers have followed her example cutting classes on Fridays to call for system change. Some found their own way to protest while still attending school. Lately criticism has increased towards young climate activists, who are suspected of pushing political agendas. Nouvo brings you short …

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Swiss in Boston discuss value of being heard in Bern

2019-08-05

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For the mobile Swiss community, should official voting materials be issued in English, too? — 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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Swiss voices from Germany and Brazil

2019-08-05

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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 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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Swiss prices under scrutiny

2019-08-02

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Stefan Meierhans has a job that doesn't exist elsewhere. For more than 10 years he has been keeping an eye on Swiss prices, to make sure they're fair and honest. One of his big fights is making public transport more attractive than individual transport by car. All in all, young people are one of his main focus groups, because they're more vulnerable when it comes to debts. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and...

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Swiss president expresses gratitude to Swiss Abroad

2019-08-02

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In a Swiss National Day address to Swiss citizens who live in another country, Ueli Maurer, who holds the rotating Swiss presidency this year, stresses shared Swiss values. — 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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What makes you feel Swiss?

2019-08-02

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To celebrate Swiss National Day we decided to ask people in Switzerland and Swiss abroad about what makes them feel Swiss. Is it the love of chocolate? Or the fact of always being on time? Hear what people had to say in all four national languages. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current … Continue reading »

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Voices from abroad

2019-07-11

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What do young Swiss abroad think about Switzerland and its politics? 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 is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to …

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Starmus, a rare constellation of intelligence and talent

2019-07-08

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The six-day festival in Zurich, Starmus, was the stuff of dreams for space enthusiasts – but why was the attendance so low? — 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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What foreign reporters think of Swiss science

2019-07-04

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Participants at the World Conference of Science Journalists in Lausanne explain what they think of when they hear “Switzerland and science”. (Julie Hunt, 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 events. For more articles, …

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Starmus honours men who reached for the moon

2019-06-27

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With a mix of music and award honours, the Starmus Festival being held in Zurich this week has paid homage to the men who made the first moon landing possible 50 years ago. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide …

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Should we draw lots for fairer elections?

2019-06-27

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To what extent are elections truly democratic? At the dawn of democracy in Athens, elected representatives used to be picked by lot. This idea is back in vogue: two Lausanne researchers have examined the notion of chance in politics. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to …

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Starmus, the festival where stars and music align

2019-06-24

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Garik Israelian is an astrophysicist and a musician. Brian May is a musician and an astrophysicist. Together, the two friends created the Starmusexternal link Festival, five days during which spirit, soul, and senses come together in Zurich from June 24-29. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is …

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Ice cream by boat on a picturesque Swiss lake

2019-06-24

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André van Sprundel is a successful businessman with an unusual hobby. He is the only person in the country who sells ice cream to bathers by boat. — 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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Gender equality in the art world

2019-06-11

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125 museums, hundred of exhibitions, pages of data. We wanted to know what percentage of exhibited artworks in Swiss museums was created by women artists. The results of our exclusive research show that female artists struggle for visibility even today, thirty years after the first call for action launched by the Guerrilla Girls in front …

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What Swiss tourists witnessed at Tiananmen Square

2019-06-04

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— 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: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=swissinfovideos

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Mental health first aid course

2019-06-04

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Would you consider taking a mental health First Aid course to know how to help people in need? 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 is the international branch of the Swiss … Continue...

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Hunting down invasive plant species

2019-05-23

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Hunting down invasive plant species — 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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Voters to decide fate of giant Basel aquarium

2019-05-16

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Opponents of the CHF100 million Ozeanium project say it is unsustainable. The people of Basel are set to vote on a project for a giant aquarium complex. Supporters believe the “Ozeanium” will contribute to environmental education and nature conservation. But opponents say the project is unsustainable. After the local authorities gave the project the green light and approved the building of the city centre aquarium, opponents collected enough...

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