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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 ‘Sämi the singing driver’

2025-11-03

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Bus driver and yodeller Sämi 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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Swiss vote: taxing the rich to save the planet?

2025-10-23

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Should Inheritance Be Taxed to Fight Climate Change? 💰🌍 ⁠ A new initiative in Switzerland proposes a 50% inheritance tax on fortunes over CHF 50million, aiming to fund the country’s green transition and tackle the climate crisis.⁠ ⁠ Supporters say it’s about climate justice, arguing that the wealthiest individuals, with their larger carbon footprints, should contribute more to sustainable solutions. The tax could generate billions for climate...

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Swiss Gaza flotilla activists return, Ukrainian protection status, social media ban for minors

2025-10-10

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Here are three stories from Switzerland you may have missed this week. Number one: all 19 Swiss members of the Gaza flotilla have returned home this week after being expelled from Israel. Number two: starting in November, Ukrainian refugees from seven western regions of the country will no longer be eligible for S protection status in Switzerland. Number three: the head of the Association of School Principals in German-speaking Switzerland...

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The three most discussed debates this September #switzerland

2025-10-08

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What were the three topics our users discussed most in September?⁠ ⁠ ✈️ Alleged Russian drones and fighter jets in NATO airspace: do you see Vladimir Putin’s Russia as a threat to Europe?⁠ ⁠ 💸 Swiss health insurance premiums are set to rise again. Should they be based on income?⁠ ⁠ 🗣️ Some German-speaking cantons have decided to delay teaching French until secondary school. Is it important to learn a second national language early?⁠ ⁠ Join...

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Locarno Pact Turns 100: What Can Modern Diplomacy Learn? #switzerland #peace

2025-10-06

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What the Locarno Pact Can Teach Us 100 Years On 🕊️ This week marks 100 years since the signing of the Locarno Pact, which brought a brief moment of peace after the First World War. Take a look at this video to find out how Locarno became the ‘city of peace’. --- 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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Hiroshima and Nagasaki 80 Years Later: What Do Japanese Teenagers Think About Nuclear Arms?

2025-10-03

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Eighty years have passed since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In Japan, the post-war generation now makes up the majority of the population, raising the challenge of how to pass wartime memories on.⁠ ⁠ How do Japanese teenagers view nuclear weapons possession? ⁠ ⁠ Head over to Swissinfo to find out. ⁠ #Hiroshima #Nagasaki #NuclearWeapons #NuclearDisarmament #History⁠ #JapaneseHistory #Japan #Peace #Switzerland #Swiss ---...

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Unlocking climate secrets frozen for 1.2 million years #switzerland #climatechange

2025-10-01

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Swiss scientists are drilling deep into Antarctic ice that is more than 1.2 million years old to reveal how Earth’s climate has changed over time. By analysing ancient air bubbles, the team at the University of Bern is uncovering greenhouse gas levels and glacial cycles from long before human influence. These discoveries could help us understand natural climate shifts and offer powerful insight into today’s accelerating change and where our planet...

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Is Swiss Neutrality Still a Thing? | Your Questions Answered

2025-09-21

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Neutrality in Switzerland: still relevant today? 🇨🇭🧀 And what does Swiss cheese have to do with it? Watch this video to find out and head over to SWI swissinfo.ch for more answers to your questions. --- 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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How Neutrality Shapes the Swiss Franc | Your Questions Answered

2025-09-14

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What impact does Swiss neutrality have on the strength of its currency? And where does this unique policy come from? We break it all down in this video. Got a question about Swiss neutrality? Drop it in the comments! --- 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...

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Juliette finds out where her Grandma really came from!

2025-09-11

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Juliette's grandmother grew up a foster child in Australia... and didn't know she had Swiss ancestry. Her granddaughter Juliette started digging into birth indexes and other public records to find out who her relatives are. She ended up visiting a tiny village in southern Switzerland, where her great-great-grandfather emigrated from, in 1859. Read their full family history here:...

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What Happens If Switzerland Is Attacked? | Swiss Neutrality Explained

2025-09-09

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Swiss neutrality isn’t always easy to understand. You sent us your questions, and we’ve answered a selection of them. Stay tuned for part two. --- 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 vote on e-ID: will digital identity finally go public? | Swissinfo explains

2025-09-07

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Is Switzerland ready to go digital with its identity cards? 📱 On September 28, Swiss citizens will vote on the introduction of a state-run digital identity (e-ID). This is important for the diaspora, as it would give them easier access to government services. Swissinfo explains what is at stake in the vote. We break down what’s at stake in this crucial referendum. Why was the first version rejected in 2021? What’s changed? And why are some...

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Indonesians Sue Holcim, Swiss Dies in Lisbon Crash, Abortions to Be Free in Switzerland

2025-09-05

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Indonesians sue Holcim over climate damage, Swiss woman dies in Lisbon funicular crash and abortions are set to become free in Switzerland. Catch up on this week’s top Swiss news stories in under 90 seconds. 🌍🚡🧑‍⚕️ --- 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...

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Schwingen Abroad: What It Means for a Swiss Abroad to Compete at the Swiss Wrestling Festival

2025-08-30

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Ever heard of Schwingen? 🤼🇨🇭⁠ ⁠ Schwingen, or Swiss wrestling, is a traditional and much-loved sport in Switzerland. But beyond its borders, it’s a different story. So what does it mean to be a Swiss wrestler abroad?⁠ ⁠ We spoke to three Schwingers from North America about what it means to take part in the Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival this weekend.⁠ ⁠--- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)....

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Riots in Lausanne, Swiss wrestlers and baby names | 3 stories from 🇨🇭

2025-08-29

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Violent protests broke out against the police in Lausanne following the death of a teenager on Sunday. In Glarus, Swiss wrestlers are getting ready to compete for the podium at the National wrestling and alpine games festival. The Federal statistical office has revealed which names were the most used for babies born in 2024. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on...

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