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The Swissair flight 111 crash: causes and consequences

2018-09-03

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On September 2, 1998, 229 people died when Swissair flight 111 crashed into the Atlantic off Nova Scotia. Twenty years on, swissinfo.ch looks back at the worst accident in Swiss civil aviation history and the consequences both for airline safety and for Swissair. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). …

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Life goes on a year after Bondo’s deadly mudslide

2018-08-23

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A year after rock fall in an eastern Swiss village caused a devastating mudslide, the mountain that unleashed the avalanche is moving again. — 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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When moving country means changing jobs

2018-08-22

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Many people change their professions when they move to Switzerland from another country. It can be because their qualifications are not recognised, or because it’s a good moment to try something new. Heather Dean used to be a financial systems expert, but now she’s a personal trainer. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the …

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Remembering the Chapel Bridge fire

2018-08-20

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Lucerne’s world famous covered bridge spanning the River Reuss is a magnet for tourists from all over the world. But the medieval Kapellbrücke, or Chapel Bridge, was nearly lost in a massive fire 25 years ago. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland …

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‘I’ve got elf ears, a split tongue and canine teeth, but I’m not a freak’

2018-08-20

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“True Talk” puts people in front of the camera who are fighting prejudice or discrimination. They answer questions that nobody would normally dare to ask directly. — 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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‘Someone shouted Heil Hitler at me’

2018-08-13

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“True Talk” puts people in front of the camera who are fighting prejudice or discrimination. They answer questions that nobody would normally dare to ask directly. — 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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No phone, more fun?

2018-08-13

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This guy’s dumped his phone and is living life: off the hook. — Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep up to date and watch the videos wherever you are, whenever you like. swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is … Continue reading...

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Where have all the birds gone

2018-08-09

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Swiss ornithologists are alarmed: They have noticed a dramatic decline in bird populations in recent years. Since 2000 the number of skylarks in Switzerland has fallen by a third. Experts say it’s a consequence of a general decline in biodiversity. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role …

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FGM abroad: prison sentence in Switzerland

2018-08-09

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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): A mother in Switzerland has been given an 8-month suspended prison sentence. She had her two daughters genitally … Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep up to date and watch the videos wherever you are, whenever you like. — swissinfo.ch is the …

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Fish dying in the Rhine

2018-08-08

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With water temperatures exceeding 27 degree Celsius (80.6 Fahrenheit), large numbers of fish have died in the Rhine. The cold-loving grayling – a member of the salmon family – has been particularly hard hit in the Schaffhausen region in northern Switzerland — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role …

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Vintage aircraft crash kills 20 people

2018-08-06

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A vintage plane crashed at altitude in the Swiss Alps on Saturday, in eastern Switzerland. All 20 passengers lost their lives in Switzerland’s worst air tragedy since 2001. — 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 …

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Living on top of old explosives

2018-08-06

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In July, residents of the mountain village of Mitholz in canton Bern were shocked to find out that an ammunition storage site that had exploded 70 years ago could still present a danger to the public, as 3,500 tons of ammo are lying dormant under the debris. As Swiss Public Television, SRF, reported, there is … Continue reading »

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A Swiss man in Russia

2018-08-06

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Philippe Reinhardts is an actor from Zurich, who has made it in Russia. He is recognised by many people on the street in Moscow. Swiss public television, SRF, accompanied him while filming. (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 …

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The Swiss village that wants to become a hotel

2018-08-06

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Only 12 inhabitants now live in the village of Corippo in the Verzasca Valley, southern Switzerland. To survive, it is becoming a hotel resort for tourists looking for a different vacation experience. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a …

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‘Being overweight doesn’t mean you don’t have sex’

2018-08-06

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“True Talk” puts people in front of the camera who are fighting prejudice or discrimination. They answer questions that nobody would normally dare to ask directly. — 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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Beaver attack!

2018-08-02

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Wild animals like bears, wolves and beavers are protected by law and cannot, as a rule, be hunted. But now Parliament wants to amend the Hunting Act and loosen the restrictions, especially if the animals concerned cause damage. Swiss public television, SRF saw how animals and people can get in each other’s way. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — … Continue...

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The Swiss El Dorado for drones

2018-08-02

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Switzerland is reaching for the stars when it comes to drones and is aiming to become a hub for the drone industry. The Swiss drone industry’s focus is not on gadget-lovers who use drones for fun, but on more sophisticated applications, from landscape surveys to a light show in a concert hall. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch …

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Peat retreat: How Swiss biodiversity declined

2018-08-02

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Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep up to date and watch the videos wherever you are, whenever you like. The story of Swiss wetlands – or how, in a few strokes, humankind has destroyed what nature built over thousands of years. — swissinfo.ch is the international …

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The longer-term effects of global warming

2018-07-31

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What will the earth look like in 1,000 or even 5,000 years’ time? To find answers, climate researchers from around the world have analysed the data for individual warm periods in the past. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — 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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Budding directors on their film school of choice

2018-07-31

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Trainee directors explain why they like film school and how they work with the Locarno Festival. (Julie Hunt, 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 …

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