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Why don’t the Swiss recycle more plastic?

2018-05-02

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Most plastics carry a recycling label, but few are convenient to recycle in Switzerland. For 30 days, swissinfo.ch journalist Susan Misicka saved all of her plastic garbage. She filled four shopping bags, but found that not even half of the waste could be recycled. Is it as bad as it sounds? (swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is …

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Formula E comes to Zurich

2018-04-30

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Motor racing on race circuits has been banned in Switzerland for the last 63 years. Now, environmentally friendly Formula E is coming to Zurich. On June 10, these electric racing cars will be hurtling along the banks of Lake Zurich. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role …

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The first LSD trip

2018-04-30

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The first LSD trip 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 to report on Switzerland and to provide a … Continue reading...

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Swiss teens and their guns

2018-04-25

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In Switzerland 15 year olds can learn how to use an assault rifle at their local shooting club. And interest is growing. 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 … Continue...

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Poverty in Switzerland affects more than you might think

2018-04-23

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Poverty can also affect people on a more short term basis than the statistics usually consider. 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 …

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The history of Swiss chocolate

2018-04-23

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Cailler is Switzerland’s oldest chocolate manufacturer. However, resting on its laurels is not an option in today’s chocolate business: innovation is a must. A look back at the past shows the milestones in the history of Swiss chocolate. It was at the beginning of the 20th century that chocolate conquered the world. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch …

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Young Swiss care less and less about politics

2018-04-19

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Is it a lost cause or is there a way to get younger people involved in politics? 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 …

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Flying high at the Swiss Museum of Transport

2018-04-19

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If you fancy trying your hand at air traffic controlling, head for the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne. A new interactive exhibition entitled “Switzerland in the air!” takes a look at air and space travel. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on …

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Switzerland still very much sees colour

2018-04-18

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Racism is part of everyday life in Switzerland: in 2017, more discriminations were registered than ever before. 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 …

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Wood is the future

2018-04-16

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Wooden skyscrapers: a Swiss trend that’s not going anywhere. 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 to report on …

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Cows continue to suffer for ‘beauty ideal’

2018-04-12

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Cow shows are public festivals in Switzerland. Everyone wants to lead the most beautiful cow into the ring, doing her hair, rubbing her with lotion, using sprays to make her glisten. But this year people are nervous at Expo Bulle, the Swiss National Holstein and Red Holstein Show. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of …

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The little boat that cleans the ocean

2018-04-12

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A Swiss skipper’s solution to clean the oceans. 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 to report on Switzerland …

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Why does health insurance in Switzerland keep on getting more and more expensive?

2018-04-10

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Why does health insurance in Switzerland keep on getting more and more expensive? 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 …

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French-speaking Swiss artists take the rap scene by storm

2018-04-04

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In the past, the French-speaking Swiss rap scene was dominated by Sens Unik and Stress. Today’s stars are Slimka, Makala and Di-Meh. What makes their music so popular? (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 …

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Bringing everyone to the table

2018-04-03

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When politics polarise, solutions become difficult and blockades form. How to cope? Get people together and let them speak freely. — 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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Swiss camera set to capture life on Mars

2018-03-26

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In 2021, a European rover is set to roll over the surface of Mars in the search for traces of life. At its heart is a Swiss camera, currently being tested in (almost) Martian conditions. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and …

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How to make friends with a Swiss person

2018-03-26

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Misinformed stereotype or stark reality? Whichever way round it is, how to make friends with the Swiss is a topic for most expats at some point during their time here. This animated guide lays out some ground rules for forming friendships with the Swiss – all with a heavy dose of humour. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — …

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People in wheelchairs can drink and drive!

2018-03-26

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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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The making of a well-behaved sheepdog

2018-03-14

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As guard dogs have been a threat to the wellbeing of hikers, Swiss authorities have now committed to measures to better train the animals. (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 international events. For …

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A Stradivarius sound thanks to fungus?

2018-03-13

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When creating new instruments, researchers and violin makers strive to reproduce the sound of a Stradivarius. Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, is trying to achieve this by treating the wood used to make violins with a fungus. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). …

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