Category Archive: 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy
Uriella on television
In 1992 Swiss public television's programme 'Kassensturz' had Uriella demonstrate her practices. Here is an excerpt. (SRF, swissinfo.ch)
In 1992 Swiss public television's programme 'Kassensturz' had Uriella demonstrate her practices. Here is an excerpt. (SRF, swissinfo.ch)
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Uriella on television
In 1992 Swiss public television’s programme ‘Kassensturz’ had Uriella demonstrate her practices. Here is an excerpt. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) In 1992 Swiss public television’s programme ‘Kassensturz’ had Uriella demonstrate her practices. Here is an excerpt. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland …...
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Why some Swiss people still get measles
Measles, a potentially deadly virus, is still breaking out in Switzerland, despite the availability of vaccinations. — 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 …
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Zermatt and the dynamic ski pass pricing system
Ski season is underway and many ski resorts are now offering a flexible ski pass pricing system. This is the case in Zermatt, where ski passes can … Ski season is underway and many ski resorts are now offering a flexible ski pass pricing system. This is the case in Zermatt, where ski passes can … Continue reading...
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‘Dragon tamer’ animator shows Swiss kids how it’s done
The chief animator of the hit film trilogy “How to train your Dragon” is Swiss. Simon Otto, who has lived in the United States for 21 years, comes from St Gallen in eastern Switzerland. He returned home recently and showed school children how he works his magic. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the …
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When political education begins with the army
It may come as a surprise to learn that political education is a challenge even in Switzerland with its highly developed system of direct democracy. Nevertheless, the subject has a long history starting in 1875 with the young recruits of the early Swiss army. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation …
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Switzerland’s first female fighter pilot takes to the skies
Fanny Chollet is the first woman to qualify as a fighter pilot in Switzerland, having started her training in 2012.
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Switzerland’s first female fighter pilot takes to the skies
Fanny Chollet is the first woman to qualify as a fighter pilot in Switzerland, having started her training in 2012. — 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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The Reformed Church welcomes career changers
The Reformed Church is low on new recruits. It has now launched a special training course to attract the next generation. The Reformed Church is low on new recruits. It has now launched a special training course to attract the next generation, offering them the chance to become a vicar in just three years, rather … Continue...
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Older jobless struggle to find work
The long-term unemployed have a tough time finding a new job, especially if they’re over 50. An estimated 100,000 people in Switzerland are jobless and no longer qualify for unemployment benefit, so they’re on welfare. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and …
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flight shaming
Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and the thousands of young Swiss who are striking for the climate have drawn the public’s attention to air traffic pollution. More and more people are deciding not to fly anymore and some Swiss universities are issuing rules on flights for business and study trips. The phenomenon has been called “flight shame”, from the Swedish “flygskam”, which was on the list of Swedish neologisms for 2018. Here we explain...
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flight shaming
Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and the thousands of young Swiss who are striking for the climate have drawn the public’s attention to air traffic pollution. More and more people are deciding not to fly anymore and some Swiss universities are issuing rules on flights for business and study trips. The phenomenon has been called … Continue reading...
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Refugees at work
While waiting for a decision on their asylum request, refugees are placed in asylum centres throughout the country. In some of them, cantons offer professional integration projects also accessible to social welfare recipients. This is to keep people busy and help them regain access to the job market. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, …
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tania
tania — 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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Supporting local dancers at Prix de Lausanne
The world-renowned international ballet competition, Prix de Lausanneexternal link, is underway in western Switzerland – with 74 young dancers from 19 countries. — 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 …
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Pierre Aubert in Africa
From the programme “Panorama der Woche” by Swiss public television (today SRF) at the end of January 1979. — 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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Karen Tse, founder of International Bridges for Justice
There is so much talk about the lack of women at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos that their stories and achievements often get lost. Numbers are important, but as 16-year-old Greta Thunberg showed today, it only takes one woman (or in this case girl) to inspire millions. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch …
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A Swiss agribusiness perspective on the future of food
The future of food has been on the menu at the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week. The central question: how can the world feed 9.8 billion people by 2050 and save the planet? — 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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Dr. Genya Dana on precision medicine
Dr. Genya Dana of the WEF Fourth Industrial Revolution Centre in San Francisco talks about how Big Data is advancing precision medicine. — 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 …
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Practice what you preach
The inspiration behind the school strike movement that’s bringing young people onto the streets all over Europe, has arrived in Switzerland. Greta Thunberg, who’s 16, got there the eco-friendly way and is planning to get her message across at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the …
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