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‘Media are the life insurance of modern democracy’

2019-03-06

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Simonetta Sommaruga – federal councillor overseeing environment, transport, energy and communications – worries about people who don’t watch the news. — 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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Going shopping with the 1,000-franc note

2019-03-06

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What happens when you try to buy a coffee, some flowers or a book with the newly designed 1,000-franc note, Switzerland’s largest-denomination currency? — 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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‘We need to live up to our responsibilities’

2019-03-06

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Noel Curran, director general of the European Broadcasting Union, says public media must earn its funding and trust. — 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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Climate sceptics’ arguments, debunked

2019-03-06

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Melting glaciers, air pollution, youth activism: when we talk about climate change in our videos, the feedback we get on social media can be quite sceptical. To see if the people writing those comments had a point, we decided to take a closer look at the arguments they were raising. Nouvo brings you short videos … Continue reading...

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International Public Media Conference (IPMC) – full video

2019-03-05

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The first International Public Media Conference (IPMC) took place on March 4 in Bern. The conference was opened by the new Media Minister, Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga. SWI swissinfo.ch offered a livestream of the IPMC panels online, this is the full video. – Address – Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga – Executive Panel – “More indispensable …

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Rope-making as it was done a century ago

2019-03-04

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Most of Switzerland’s dozen or so rope factories are mass producers. In a small ropemaker’s in Winterthur, however, ropes are still twisted by hand. Most of Switzerland’s dozen or so rope factories are mass producers. In a small ropemaker’s in Winterthur, however, ropes are still twisted by hand. Swiss television presenter Sabine Dahinden went there …

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Encouraging retailers to reduce their carbon footprint

2019-02-28

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In Geneva, a group of young people with support from the WWF have created their own energy label. The goal of J’OSE is to get as many small shop owners to participate in energy saving measures as possible. (RTS/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to …

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Uriella on television

2019-02-27

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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 and to provide a Swiss perspective on...

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Uriella on television

2019-02-27

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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

2019-02-26

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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

2019-02-25

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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

2019-02-25

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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

2019-02-25

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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

2019-02-21

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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 swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel:...

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Switzerland’s first female fighter pilot takes to the skies

2019-02-21

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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

2019-02-18

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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

2019-02-18

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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

2019-02-15

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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

2019-02-15

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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

2019-02-15

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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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