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Hunting for the cheapest mechanical watch in Baselworld

2019-04-09

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The world’s biggest watch fair is where luxury watches from the famous Swiss brands are launched. swissinfo.ch went looking for low-budget alternatives. --- 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 circus dynasties celebrate centuries of tradition

2019-04-09

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Switzerland’s national circus is celebrating its 100th birthday. But it’s not the only circus dynasty in the Alpine country. The Circus Stey was founded by an English miller’s son back in 1437. Circus Nock has been going for eight generations and has its roots in Germany and Austria. The artistes learnt their skills at an …

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Watching glaciers melt in virtual reality

2019-04-09

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Swiss researchers have used virtual reality to model and help the wider public visualise how the largest Swiss glaciers will shrink by 2070 under the effects of global warming. (SRF, 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 …

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Remembering Franz Weber

2019-04-09

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The Swiss environmentalist Franz Weber has died at the age of 91. The Basel activist was responsible for over 150 campaigns but is best known for his defence of the alpine landscape, in particular against the spread of secondary residences. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is …

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Eiger Express project continues amid protests

2019-04-01

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Construction workers have been celebrating the breakthrough of two tunnels for the future mountain station of the new Eiger Express cable car. It's part of the Jungfrau Railways' CHF470 million V-Bahn project that will carry tourists faster up to the Jungfraujoch in the Bernese 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...

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Eiger Express project continues amid protests

2019-04-01

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Construction workers have been celebrating the breakthrough of two tunnels for the future mountain station of the new Eiger Express cable car. It’s part of the Jungfrau Railways’ CHF470 million V-Bahn project that will carry tourists faster up to the Jungfraujoch in the Bernese Alps. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting …

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Swiss fear effects of 5G antennas

2019-03-28

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Fifth-generation (5G) mobile communications antennas are starting to go up in Switzerland. Not everyone is happy about this. — 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 …

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1999: Chinese president snubs Swiss government

2019-03-26

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On March 25, 1999, Chinese President Jiang Zemin was confronted by pro-Tibetan protesters upon his arrival at the seat of parliament in Bern. Furious, he refused to participate in a guard of honour or to greet government members waiting to receive him. In his speech, he sharply criticised the Swiss authorities, accusing them of not …

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Record-setting balloon flight marks 20th anniversary

2019-03-21

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It’s 20 years since the Breitling Orbiter 3 balloon circumnavigated the world, piloted by Swiss balloonist Bertrand Piccard and his English counterpart Brian Jones. — 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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Luca Hänni raises Swiss Eurovision hopes

2019-03-20

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Switzerland has enjoyed little success at the annual Eurovision Song Contest in recent years but the tide may be about to turn. This year, the Alpine country will be represented by Luca Hänni, a Swiss singer-songwriter and model, best known for winning the German talent show, “Deutschland sucht den Superstar” (Germany in search of a …

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EPFL marks 50 years of scientific progress

2019-03-20

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Over the past five decades, the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) has been the home of many scientific discoveries, some with global reverberations. — 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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Red Cross develops war video games – with rules

2019-03-18

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The idea that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is developing military shooter video games may be a surprise to many. But the aim is not to kill everything that moves; it’s a training tool to teach people that there are rules, even in wartime. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the …

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Impressions from CERN 30 years ago

2019-03-12

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As the World Wide Web marks its 30th anniversary, its founder and inventor, Tim Berners-Lee, ponders what it has grown into – not always for the good of mankind – and how to fix it. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and … Continue reading...

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Stepping back in line with the Swiss army

2019-03-11

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A former colonel in the Swiss army decided to return to recruit school to see what had changed in the past 40 years. (RTS/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, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website:...

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Stepping back in line with the Swiss army

2019-03-11

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A former colonel in the Swiss army decided to return to recruit school to see what had changed in the past 40 years. (RTS/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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The forgotten Swiss Oscars

2019-03-11

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Sixty years ago, two Disney films “Ama Girls” and “Grand Canyon” won the Academy Awards. Both films were created by the Swiss filmmaker Ernst A. Heiniger. Despite his Oscar win and his pioneering work, he isn’t well known today. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is …

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Happy birthday swissinfo.ch!

2019-03-11

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SWI swissinfo.ch is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Directors and editors from all units of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR have sent us their personal congratulations. — 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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190306 robot girl

2019-03-07

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On Saturday mornings, a Basel arts centre becomes a playground for kids on a humanitarian mission. They’re making 3D-printed hands for their peers in need, learning both technical skills and understanding for others. — 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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190306 robot boy

2019-03-07

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On Saturday mornings, a Basel arts centre becomes a playground for kids on a humanitarian mission. They’re making 3D-printed hands for their peers in need, learning both technical skills and understanding for others. — 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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App to help Swiss army recruits get fit

2019-03-07

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Having fit soldiers is important for the Swiss army – it means fewer injuries and fewer people dropping out. That’s why it has launched an app to get young people ready for military service. — 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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