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Opinion Protecting biodiversity starts in the community This content was published on Jun 29, 2022 Jun 29, 2022 Amid faltering negotiations on protecting biodiversity, a researcher who has studied humans’ impact on nature sees hope in local initiatives.
More More Swiss gold imports come under scrutiny as G7 targets Russia This content was published on Jun 27, 2022 Jun 27, 2022 A spike in Switzerland’s gold imports from Russia is under scrutiny as the leaders of G7 nations gear up to introduce a ban on the precious metal.
Drought, hunger, and war This content was published on Jun 28, 2022 Jun 28, 2022 Across the Horn of Africa there has been prolonged drought. Crops have failed, livestock have died, and thousands are on the move.
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More More Coronavirus: the situation in Switzerland This content was published on Jun 29, 2022 Jun 29, 2022 Switzerland has lifted all of its Covid-19 pandemic restrictions as fears subside about the Covid burden on hospitals.
More More Russian spies pose increasing threat to international Geneva This content was published on Jun 27, 2022 Jun 27, 2022 Dozens of Russian spies are known by the Swiss authorities to be operating in Geneva, which is home to many international organisations.
More More ‘The war in Ukraine brings back many memories’ This content was published on Jun 26, 2022 Jun 26, 2022 Oskar Zwicky was born in the former Swiss colony of Shabo in what is now Ukraine. He reflects on his eventful life.
More More Traders with Swiss links continue to buy and sell Russian oil This content was published on Jun 26, 2022 Jun 26, 2022 A handful of traders with strong connections to Geneva have reportedly increased their Russian oil shipments, says Le Matin Dimanche.
More More ‘We must continue to build neutrality,’ says Swiss President This content was published on Jun 25, 2022 Jun 25, 2022 For Ignazio Cassis, being neutral means cooperating with other states while following Swiss principles.
More More Art Basel: Where have all the Russians gone? This content was published on Jun 24, 2022 Jun 24, 2022 After a hiatus of three years, Art Basel returned in (almost) full form. But the war in Ukraine has also left its mark on the fair.
More More Swiss fear Ukraine war could escalate This content was published on Jun 23, 2022 Jun 23, 2022 Four months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Swiss residents continue to fear an escalation in the ongoing fighting.
More More Switzerland to ease exchange of Ukrainian currency in line with EU This content was published on Jun 22, 2022 Jun 22, 2022 Refugees with a special legal status will be able to exchange a limited amount of Ukranian banknotes for Swiss francs.
More More Could Switzerland seize Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine? This content was published on Jun 22, 2022 Jun 22, 2022 Some Western countries want to seize Russian oligarchs’ assets to help rebuild Ukraine. Will Switzerland join them?
More More Swiss expect ‘long and complex’ reconstruction process in Ukraine This content was published on Jun 20, 2022 Jun 20, 2022 President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis says the planned Ukraine conference is Switzerland’s contribution for stability in Europe.
More More Long shadow of Russian money raises tricky questions for Swiss bankers This content was published on Jun 20, 2022 Jun 20, 2022 How will the war in Ukraine reshape ties with some of the sector’s most lucrative clients?
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More More Pea-based chicken for lunch, sunflower pork for dinner This content was published on Jun 28, 2022 Jun 28, 2022 A Swiss start-up believes it can not only replicate the taste of meat, but even better it.
More More Petrol cars will disappear from Swiss roads too This content was published on Jun 28, 2022 Jun 28, 2022 From 2035, newly registered cars will no longer be allowed to emit greenhouse gases.
More More Russian spies pose increasing threat to international Geneva This content was published on Jun 27, 2022 Jun 27, 2022 Dozens of Russian spies are known by the Swiss authorities to be operating in Geneva, which is home to many international organisations.
More More Swiss drone technology used in military. Should we be concerned? This content was published on Jun 27, 2022 Jun 27, 2022 The same small drones that search for missing people and transport medicines are increasingly being used on the battlefield.
More More Key Swiss sanctuary reveals challenges, opportunities in biodiversity protection This content was published on Jun 26, 2022 Jun 26, 2022 How can animal and plant species be best protected? We visit the Bolle di Magadino, a nature preserve of international importance.
More More ‘The war in Ukraine brings back many memories’ This content was published on Jun 26, 2022 Jun 26, 2022 Oskar Zwicky was born in the former Swiss colony of Shabo in what is now Ukraine. He reflects on his eventful life.
More More Paolo Berizzi, an Italian journalist living under 24-hour police protection This content was published on Jun 3, 2022 Jun 3, 2022 Paolo Berizzi of La Repubblica newspaper has been under round-the-clock police protection for three years.
More More When a journalist refuses to become a billionaire's press officer This content was published on Dec 16, 2021 Dec 16, 2021 Inside Ukraine, a struggle is ongoing for the freedom of the press, as our latest “Voice of Freedom” tells us in Kyiv.
More More ‘Freedom of expression is under pressure even in Switzerland’ This content was published on Dec 6, 2021 Dec 6, 2021 Investigative journalist Marie Maurisse warns about attempts by the powerful to stop the publication of compromising information.
More More Walking a tightrope as a democracy advocate in Thailand This content was published on Nov 27, 2021 Nov 27, 2021 A law banning criticism of the monarchy is a major block to freedom of expression in Thailand, says journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk.
More More Nabil Alosaidi: Press freedom in Yemen has been sentenced to death This content was published on Oct 30, 2021 Oct 30, 2021 The latest in our Global Voices of Freedom series: a Yemeni journalist fights for press freedom in his war-torn country.
More More Freedom of expression ‘has a price’, says Brazilian comedian This content was published on Oct 18, 2021 Oct 18, 2021 Brazil has never been a big fan of freedom of expression, says actor and comedian Gregório Duvivier.
More More Asylum seeker: we all need freedom of expression This content was published on Jul 30, 2021 Jul 30, 2021 Ellie Kisyombe has managed to make her voice heard as one of the first ever asylum seekers to run for public office in Ireland.
More More Press freedom: a foundation of modern democracy This content was published on Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 For years, prominent Russian journalist Dmitry Skorobutov covered domestic and international affairs for the major TV channel “Russia 1”. Today, he...
More More Speaking freely in an unfree society This content was published on Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Establishing and working with an independent media organization in Cuba involves a lot of challenges. But this is what Jessica Dominguez Delgado...
More More Freedom of Expression, Ishigaki Style This content was published on Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 A small island southwest of Tokyo has become a centre of direct democratic activity.
More More 'I am alive': Photo exhibition in Geneva looks at child survivors of war 'I am alive': Photo exhibition in Geneva looks at child survivors of war This content was published on Jun 27, 2022 Jun 27, 2022 A Swiss photographer and an NGO explore how war and humanitarian aid have shaped the lives of children across generations at an exhibition in Geneva.
More More A glimpse into the origins of the universe This content was published on Jun 17, 2022 Jun 17, 2022 Swiss astrophysicist Adrian Glauser guides us through the technology in the most powerful space telescope ever deployed – the James Webb.
More More Ukrainian students adjust to life in Switzerland This content was published on Jun 16, 2022 Jun 16, 2022 The Lucerne School of Art and Design has taken in 29 Ukrainian students – as exchange students rather than refugees.
More More Refugee crises: has Ukraine changed perceptions? This content was published on Jun 14, 2022 Jun 14, 2022 Europe has shown a big welcome to refugees from Ukraine. The Inside Geneva podcast asks whether this generosity will be extended to others.
More More The Swiss army: your questions answered This content was published on Jun 13, 2022 Jun 13, 2022 A top Swiss army spokesman answers readers’ questions on the role of the forces.
More More The Swiss constitution – a mix of democracy and federalism This content was published on Jun 10, 2022 Jun 10, 2022 The first version of the Swiss constitution was a breakthrough on the road to democratisation. But it was far from perfect.
More More Polar blog: Post 6 This content was published on Jun 9, 2022 Jun 9, 2022 The Antarctic expedition comes to an end.
More More Science in Switzerland: the women driving change We present some of the pioneering women making a valuable contribution to scientific research in Switzerland.
More More The changing face of International Geneva International Geneva is an important hub for multilateralism. But it is facing some unprecedented challenges.
More More How easy is it for foreign students to study in Swiss universities? Swiss universities are increasingly popular with foreign students, even in coronavirus pandemic times.
More More Swiss solutions for storing the energy of tomorrow The global challenge is not only to produce more energy from renewable sources, but also to store it efficiently and sustainably.
More More How neutral is Switzerland, really? The war in Ukraine is forcing Switzerland to explain its neutrality.
More More The fight for gender equality in Swiss art institutions Art museums are still mostly occupied by works made by men. Awareness has only recently been raised in Switzerland, stirring the cultural scene.
More More Fifty shades of democracy: can you measure people power? Can we really say who has the “best” democracy?
More More The Swiss Alps are beautiful, but are they biodiverse? The demands of a growing human population often clash with the needs of nature, a fact that regularly sparks political debate in Switzerland.
More More Why the world should take note of the Swiss apprenticeship model Some consider the system the “gold standard” in vocational training.
More More French, German, Italian, Romansh, English: How do the Swiss talk to each other? Switzerland's cultural scene is linguistically intertwined.
More More Can Swiss watchmakers survive more disruption? You no longer need a watch to know what time it is. Where does that leave the Swiss watch industry?
More More In space exploration, Switzerland punches above its weight A Nobel Prize for the country’s astrophysicists is a reminder Swiss scientists are at the forefront of space research.
More More How did Switzerland become Switzerland? The most important chapters in Swiss history up to 1848 1848 saw the creation of the Swiss federal state and a unique democratic island in the sea of monarchist Europe.
More More Swiss CO2 emissions: Small country, big footprint The much-lauded Swiss quality of life has a dark side – namely levels of consumerism and convenience that jack up the national carbon footprint.
More More Why Switzerland is struggling to guarantee pensions for the next generation Switzerland faces a unique obstacle when it comes to preventing the pension system from collapsing with time.
More More The long road to women’s suffrage in Switzerland Swiss women had to wait until 1971 until they got the right to vote. Why did it take so long?
More More Why Switzerland needs workers from abroad Switzerland is an attractive place to work and the country needs specialists. But work permits can be hard to come by.
