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Glikman: ‘It pains me deeply to see what’s happening in Ukraine and Russia’ / On The Record

2025-02-20

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Ekaterina Glikman, deputy editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Europe, is the latest guest on On the Record. In the latest episode, she talks about the challenges of working as a journalist in exile in Switzerland, and how the new media outlet covers events in Ukraine and Russia. After the war in Ukraine began, several journalists from Novaya Gazeta stayed in Russia, continuing their work under censorship and, remarkably, still managing to accomplish a...

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Ekaterina Glikman: ‘It pains me to see what’s happening in Ukraine and Russia’ | On The Record

2025-02-19

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Ekaterina Glikman, deputy editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Europe, is the latest guest on On the Record. In the latest episode, she talks about the challenges of working as a journalist in exile in Switzerland, and how the new media outlet covers events in Ukraine and Russia. Stay tuned for the full interview! --- 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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Lost Cells: a podcast uncovering Switzerland’s stem cell scandal ️?

2025-02-18

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Imagine placing all your hopes on your baby's stem cells to save their life or yours, only to fear seeing that hope vanish along with your child's cells. ??⁠ Search for Lost Cells wherever you get your podcasts. @ochentastudio --- 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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Lost Cells is out now!

2025-02-18

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Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) Please sign up for the latest episode (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/lost-cells-be-the-first-to-know/87572170) SWI swissinfo.ch's new podcast tells the story of the families affected by a private stem cell banking scandal with Switzerland at its heart. Subscribe for free to our new podcast ‘Lost Cells’ wherever you get your podcasts. Episode one is...

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Ep 1 – The Promise

2025-02-18

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Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2424338/open_sms) Luis Daniel suffers from a rare blood cancer. Could promising stem cell research, and a baby be the chance he’s been looking for? Banking his baby’s cord blood offers an opportunity to secure a potential cure. He looks to a leading company based in Switzerland to help him protect himself and his family.  An original SWI swissinfo.ch...

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Can the spread of invasive quagga mussels be stopped in Switzerland?

2025-02-12

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A small mollusc is causing many problems in Switzerland and across the northern hemisphere, changing ecosystems in its path, attacking water supplies and causing millions in damage. New technology and international cooperation are being deployed to fight the invasion. Researchers from Switzerland, Germany, Austria and the United States are pooling their findings to better understand the behaviour of the quagga.#quagga #biodiversity #swisslakes --...

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Coming Soon – Lost Cells, a New podcast series

2025-02-03

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Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) Please sign up for the latest episode (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/lost-cells-be-the-first-to-know/87572170) SWI swissinfo.ch (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/) is a public service media company based in Bern Switzerland.

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Snow Polo World Cup in St Moritz | #switzerland #polo

2025-02-02

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We went to the Snow Polo World Cup last weekend. Here’s what we found out about the sport ? --- 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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US limits AI chip access, Switzerland bans international adoptions, TikTok’s ‘Paracetamol Challenge’

2025-01-31

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Here are three news stories from Switzerland you shouldn’t have missed 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 YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel:...

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Switzerland prohibits face coverings: what is the Swiss ‘burqa ban’? | Part 1

2025-01-30

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Stay tuned for part 2! --- 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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Discovering what has been living in the Swiss glaciers all these years

2025-01-29

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Melting glaciers caused by global warming release largely unknown bacteria and viruses into the environment. These microorganisms could help us tackle some major global problems, from plastic pollution to antibiotic resistance. A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) is looking for them for the first time in Swiss glaciers.  Read more about this story here:...

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Should the Swiss economy be forced to respect the limits of nature?

2025-01-28

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On February 9, the Swiss will vote on the "environmental responsibility" initiative. The text requires the economy to respect the planet's limits. ?? --- 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:...

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Police violence, inclusive road signs and Swiss defence minister resigns | 3 stories from ??

2025-01-17

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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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Discovering what has been living in the Swiss glaciers all these years

2025-01-14

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Melting glaciers caused by global warming release largely unknown bacteria and viruses into the environment. These microorganisms could help us tackle some major global problems, from plastic pollution to antibiotic resistance. A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) is looking for them for the first time in Swiss glaciers.  We accompanied the team at work on the Rhône glacier, to see how...

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Swiss Railways drops to 11th, voting behaviour linked to deaths, Rottweiler ban | 3 stories from??

2025-01-03

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What do you think about this week's stories?

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New Year’s laws in Switzerland: ‘burqa ban’ and pension hikes | #switzerland #newyear

2025-01-01

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Switzerland's controversial "burqa ban" along with new laws to combat child marriages, boost renewable energy and stop big banks from going bankrupt are all coming into force on January 1, 2025. Here’s a selection for you. ??♻️? What do you think about these changes? Let us know 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...

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Young Swiss voices: AI’s impact on future careers | #switzerland #AI

2024-12-16

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AI tools like ChatGPT are already transforming the way we work. But are young people in Switzerland concerned about their future careers? ?⁠ ⁠ We hit the streets of Bern to see how young people feel about AI in their jobs. ?⁠ ⁠ Let us know what you think 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...

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Unveiling Ancient Life: Microorganisms in Melting Glaciers in Swiss Alps

2024-12-10

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This episode takes you to the Rhone glacier in the Swiss Alps, which is rapidly melting and releasing ancient microorganisms. These microorganisms, which have been trapped in the ice for thousands of years, are now being studied by scientists from the Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape (WSL). Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting...

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How a Swiss organisation is helping to break menstruation taboos in West Africa

2024-11-27

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Every day, over 300 million girls and women around the world menstruate. However, in West Africa, the topic remains taboo, affecting girls' education and women's health. A Swiss organisation is working to change local attitudes towards menstruation. Watch the full video to learn 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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Swiss model accuses Trump of sexual assault, US sanctions Swiss lawyers, new Swiss banknotes

2024-11-01

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Visit SWI swissinfo.ch to read more about these stories. 🗞️

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