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Sinking or swimming in a tough climate

2018-11-15

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Sinking or swimming in a tough climate — 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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A special kind of home for people with dementia

2018-11-14

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Around 150,000 people have dementia in Switzerland, with the figure set to double in the next 20 years. So the question of how best to care for sufferers of the disease is all the more pressing. An unconventional residential community for people with dementia has been created in Hasle-Rüegsau in Emmental. A team from Swiss …

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The Swiss return of Nazi ‘Angel of Death’ Josef Mengele

2018-11-14

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After the Second World War, Josef Mengele – a war criminal and the man behind experiments on human beings at the Auschwitz concentration camp – fled to South America. There he managed to hide and escape justice until his death. However, he returned to Europe once as a tourist – and came to Switzerland. — …

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Ageing cheese with music

2018-11-14

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A cheesemaker in Emmental has been ageing his cheese with music, a different genre for each wheel. The idea behind this crazy experiment is to find out if sound waves can influence the cheese’s taste like humidity and temperature do. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep …

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A Swiss revolution that started in a pulpit

2018-11-12

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Switzerland nowadays might be known for being a peaceful and neutral country, but that hasn’t always been the case. The nation has also had its share of civil wars and revolutions. One of them was brought about by the reformer, Ulrich Zwingli. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its …

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In Switzerland trains must be on time, and clean

2018-11-08

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The Swiss Federal Railways has opened a state-of-the-art washing tunnel in Brig, canton Valais, just for trains. The facility, the most modern in … The Swiss Federal Railways has opened a state-of-the-art washing tunnel in Brig, canton Valais, just for trains. The facility, the most modern in the country, is 90 metres long, fully automatic …

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Spending All Souls’ Day with 25,000 skulls

2018-11-05

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In late October and early November the dead seem to return and mingle among the living around Switzerland. For the more adventurous, it’s a chance to visit the ossuaries of Valais. — 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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Rhine Falls water level at historic low

2018-10-25

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The historically hot and dry summer and autumn weather is having a dramatic impact on water levels – such as of the Rhine Falls. The historically hot and dry summer and autumn weather is having a dramatic impact on the water levels of Swiss rivers and lakes, and natural landmarks such as the Rhine Falls. … Continue reading...

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Swiss-EU relations: the key milestones

2018-10-23

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Switzerland is not member of the European Union, but its relations with the 28-member bloc are founded on a series of bilateral sectoral accords, which give it many benefits of membership. — 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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Insurance investigators – necessary or dangerous?

2018-10-23

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Spying with drones, surveillance in bedrooms, an intrusion into privacy: In the upcoming public vote on social insurance investigators, a lot is … Spying with drones, surveillance in bedrooms, an intrusion into privacy: In the upcoming public vote on social insurance investigators, a lot is at stake, according to its opponents. Yet for the Swiss …

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Swiss referendum against a change to gun laws

2018-10-22

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Following the attacks in Paris in November 2015, the EU tightened gun laws in its member states. As a Schengen country, Switzerland is also affected. Following the attacks in Paris in November 2015, the EU tightened gun laws in its member states. As a Schengen country, Switzerland is also affected. The Swiss Shooting interest group …

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A historical cookery book for the modern age

2018-10-22

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“Ein schön Kochbuch” from the year 1559 is Switzerland’s oldest-surviving German-language cookbook. Discovered by chance, it has now … “Ein schön Kochbuch” from the year 1559 is Switzerland’s oldest-surviving German-language cookbook. Discovered by chance, it has now been republished in modern German. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)....

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Switzerland: a country of dual nationals?

2018-10-22

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Every fifth Swiss has dual nationality. In Geneva, it’s almost half of the population. Swiss public television, SRF took a closer look at why residents with foreign passports are keen on becoming naturalised. (RTS/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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Switzerland warms to ‘tiny houses’

2018-10-15

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The small house movement, an American concept that’s gaining momentum in Switzerland, offers housing that is more affordable and ecologically friendly. But in the highly regulated alpine country, getting a long-term parking permit for tiny homes can be a problem. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is …

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Airbnb goes high-end with luxury Swiss chalets

2018-10-11

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Book an apartment and live like the locals – authentic and cheap – that’s Airbnb’s business model. The booking platform was launched ten years … Book an apartment and live like the locals – authentic and cheap – that’s Airbnb’s business model. The booking platform was launched ten years ago, and now it wants to …

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What is a flag of convenience?

2018-10-11

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What does it mean to ‘sail under a flag’, and which countries are happy to lend their flags to boats which don’t come from their country? 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. — … Continue...

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An Orthodox Jew who breaks the rules

2018-10-04

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Screenwriter Thomas Meyer and director Michael Steiner talk about their comedy, “Wolkenbruch”, working in Yiddish and keeping things authentic. — 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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Henri Gétaz on challenges

2018-10-04

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Henri Gétaz on challenges — 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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Henri Gétaz and his first experience of EFTA

2018-10-04

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Henri Gétaz and his first experience of EFTA — 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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Switzerland has a problem with plastic recycling

2018-10-04

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Because China has stopped importing plastic waste, Switzerland needs to find new recycling methods. The plastic is increasingly being incinerated … Because China has stopped importing plastic waste, Switzerland needs to find new recycling methods. The plastic is increasingly being incinerated or processed into pellets. An interview with Swiss-Recycling manager Patrik Geisselhardt. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — …

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