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An Orthodox Jew who breaks the rules

2018-10-04

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Screenwriter Thomas Meyer and director Michael Steiner talk about their comedy, “Wolkenbruch”, working in Yiddish and keeping things authentic. — 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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Henri Gétaz on challenges

2018-10-04

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Henri Gétaz on challenges — 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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Henri Gétaz and his first experience of EFTA

2018-10-04

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Henri Gétaz and his first experience of EFTA — 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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Switzerland has a problem with plastic recycling

2018-10-04

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Because China has stopped importing plastic waste, Switzerland needs to find new recycling methods. The plastic is increasingly being incinerated … Because China has stopped importing plastic waste, Switzerland needs to find new recycling methods. The plastic is increasingly being incinerated or processed into pellets. An interview with Swiss-Recycling manager Patrik Geisselhardt. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — …

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Job title: Tantric masseuse

2018-10-02

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Desiree says her sexy Tantric massages can prevent wars. What do you think of this unusual job? 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 …

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Zermatt’s new tri-cable car system

2018-10-01

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After more than two years of work and CHF52 million ($53 million), the world’s highest “3S” cable car system was inaugurated Saturday in southern Switzerland’s Zermatt resort. — 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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The big glacier melt

2018-09-26

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The hot summer has had a huge impact on Switzerland’s glaciers. The Plaine-Morte glacier is one that is melting away, and it may disappear … The hot summer has had a huge impact on Switzerland’s glaciers. The Plaine-Morte glacier is one that is melting away, and it may disappear altogether in 60 years. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — … Continue...

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Parts of US plane wreck pulled from glacier 70 years on

2018-09-20

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Parts of a wrecked US military plane have been recovered from melting glacier ice 70 years after it made an emergency landing in the 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 international events. For more …

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‘I take selfies, therefore I am’

2018-09-17

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‘I take selfies, therefore I am’ — 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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The Swiss apprentice: biggest event of its kind shows off “Swiss Skills”

2018-09-17

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Visitors to the Swiss capital, Bern, have been finding out for themselves what it’s like to work as an apprentice. — 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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Helping Swiss adults who are illiterate

2018-09-10

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Events are being held around Switzerland on Saturday to mark the 30th anniversary of the ‘Read and Write’external link association, whose courses have helped 25,000 adults. September 8 is also International Literacy Dayexternal link. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to …

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What is federalism?

2018-09-10

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In Switzerland, state power is spread over three levels: the federal government, the 26 cantons and the 2,222 municipalities. This system of federalism guarantees Swiss diversity. Political scientist Sean Müller researches this lifeline of democracy in a small but heterogeneous country. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role …

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Zigerhörali (macaroni and cheese from Glarus)

2018-09-05

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Zigerhörali (macaroni and cheese from Glarus) — 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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Testing the new high-speed train ‘Giruno’

2018-09-03

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The “Giruno” is the Swiss Federal Railways’ new high-speed train and the first to be built in Switzerland. The train can reach speeds of 250 km/h, although the maximum speed in Switzerland is 200 km/h, meaning it had to be tested in Germany. Swiss public television, SRF went along on a test run. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — …

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Recovery operation

2018-09-03

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On September 2, 1998, 229 people died when Swissair flight 111 crashed into the Atlantic off Nova Scotia. Twenty years on, swissinfo.ch looks back at the worst accident in Swiss civil aviation history and the consequences both for airline safety and for Swissair. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). …

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The Swissair flight 111 crash: causes and consequences

2018-09-03

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On September 2, 1998, 229 people died when Swissair flight 111 crashed into the Atlantic off Nova Scotia. Twenty years on, swissinfo.ch looks back at the worst accident in Swiss civil aviation history and the consequences both for airline safety and for Swissair. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). …

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Life goes on a year after Bondo’s deadly mudslide

2018-08-23

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A year after rock fall in an eastern Swiss village caused a devastating mudslide, the mountain that unleashed the avalanche is moving again. — 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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When moving country means changing jobs

2018-08-22

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Many people change their professions when they move to Switzerland from another country. It can be because their qualifications are not recognised, or because it’s a good moment to try something new. Heather Dean used to be a financial systems expert, but now she’s a personal trainer. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the …

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Remembering the Chapel Bridge fire

2018-08-20

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Lucerne’s world famous covered bridge spanning the River Reuss is a magnet for tourists from all over the world. But the medieval Kapellbrücke, or Chapel Bridge, was nearly lost in a massive fire 25 years ago. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland …

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‘I’ve got elf ears, a split tongue and canine teeth, but I’m not a freak’

2018-08-20

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“True Talk” puts people in front of the camera who are fighting prejudice or discrimination. They answer questions that nobody would normally dare to ask directly. — 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 …

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