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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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The latest horse meat scandal:

2018-03-13

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Horses in South American slaughterhouses are mistreated – and their meat might end up on Swiss plates. 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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Swiss medical students follow their dream in Romania

2018-02-22

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It’s notoriously difficult to gain university places in medicine and veterinary science in Switzerland, so a growing number of Swiss are going to Romania to study instead. (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 international …

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Swiss hospitals join forces in battle against cancer

2018-02-07

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In Fribourg, the cantonal hospital is joining forces with a private clinic to tackle prostate and breast cancers. This kind of partnership is a first in Switzerland and has earned international recognition. (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 …

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Getting precious metals from dry slag

2018-02-07

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A modern facility in the Zurich Oberland that sorts precious metals from dry slag has turned out to be a veritable gold mine, with some of its finds yielding millions of francs. It’s a great example of how valuable raw materials can be recovered from waste.(SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss …

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The secret life of a bunker

2018-02-05

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There is a place, in the Graubünden mountains, which remained top secret until 1994… 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 …

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Swiss ski resorts struggle under the weight of snow

2018-01-22

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The Alpine village of Zermat is under siege – not from tourists, but from the snow. And several other resorts have been cut off because there’s too much of the white stuff. (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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Simplicity on the skyline

2018-01-15

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Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron have visited their museum construction site in Hong Kong’s Victoria harbour for the first time. The 60,000-square-metre museum dedicated to art, design, architecture and film is scheduled for completion in 2018. (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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The radio course that helps refugees find work

2018-01-11

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Tama Vakeesan was born in Switzerland to Tamil parents from Sri Lanka. This week she visits the ‘Klipp und Klang’ radio school. The students, who are refugees, conduct radio interviews with managers of various enterprises to find out what sort of skills they need for different types of work. They also learn how to apply for jobs. …

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Telling the world about historic peacekeeping efforts

2018-01-04

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On 1 January, 1942, a document was signed by 26 states, coining the term “United Nations”. The Declaration of the United Nations external link pledged that their governments would continue fighting together against the Axis Powers. Swiss Public Television, RTS, takes a closer look at attempts to make historic documents like these available to a …

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Does limiting urban sprawl mean bad architecture?

2018-01-04

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The town of Schwyz recently tore down some medieval buildings with beautiful wall paintings in order to create space for some multi-storey buildings. According to the 2014 federal zoning law, Swiss municipalities are obliged to limit urban sprawl. However, building new, incongruous structures in historic town centres can often change the local character. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — …

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