Category Archive: 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy

Influencers help to tempt tourists to “must see” Swiss sites, sparking fears about over-tourism. A Swiss tourism boss reveals how the industry reacted when influencers' tips attracted hoards of visitors to the quirky Aescher mountain restaurant in Appenzell. #tourism #swiss #suisse #nature --- 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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The full interview with Swiss drummer Jojo Mayer is finally out! Watch it now on our YouTube channel! ??⁠ --- 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:...

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He is one of the most influential drummers of recent decades, known both as a skilled technician and a visionary. Jojo Mayer talks to us about technology, tradition – and the future of music. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 0:43 – Research and development in Zurich 2:18 – How does his generative machine work? 10:42 – Talk in Ascona about New York and Switzerland 17:49 – How can AI shape the future of music? 22:06 – Outro. “Why are we still doing this?”...

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Can a computer read a drummer's mind and play with him on stage? ??⁠ ⁠ Jojo Mayer is one of the most influential drummers of recent decades and is now experimenting with a generative machine that can play with him on stage.⁠ ⁠ But how did it all start? Hit the "Notify me" button to watch the full interview when it goes live. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report...

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Health insurance premiums are a growing burden for Swiss households. On June 9, the Swiss will vote on two initiatives aimed at capping health costs. While the Social Democrats want to limit health insurance premiums to 10% of a household’s income, the Centre party wants to introduce a mechanism to force the state to curb the rising costs. Do these two initiatives convince you? --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss...

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New lethal autonomous weapons are now becoming established in modern warfare. In the latest episode of our Inside Geneva podcast, we discuss their use and their regulation. Tap on the video on our main channel to listen to the full episode. --- 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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Jehisson Santacruz is a Colombian artist who's been living in exile in Switzerland since 2019. He fled his home country more than once because of death threats. As part of the Colombian diaspora, he was able to take part in the search for testimonies launched by the Truth Commission, that's working to rebuild the national identity, giving a voice to the civil war's victims. He's very passionate about the arts and traditions of Colombia and played...

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This week we've talked about the world's most expensive drug. Zolgensma, a one-off treatment for infants born with a rare and often fatal genetic disease, came to the market at an eye-watering $2.1 million. But how are drug prices determined? And why do they change from country to country and over time? Watch the full video on our YouTube channel and find out. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation...

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Check out new episodes of the 'Swiss Connection' science podcast. Search for ‘The Swiss Connection’ on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfpcqY4d92c6mVUR9ZGjZgTAu_XkMmRxE --- 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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In today's episode of our Inside Geneva podcast we look at the Rwandan genocide, 30 years after the slaughter of an estimated 800,000 Tutsis by Hutu militias. Why couldn't we stop it? And have we learned anything from it? Listen to our podcast to find out: ?Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/the-rwandan-genocide-30-years-on-witnessing/id1506227169?i=1000652583204 ?Spotify:...

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