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How sustainable fuels created from thin air could solve the energy crisis

This content was published on Dec 7, 2021 Swiss scientists have built a mini solar refinery that produces synthetic fuel from just sunlight and air. The technology is now being scaled up.

Coronavirus: the situation in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 7, 2021 New measures have been announced, as cases surge. Switzerland has also tightened entry restrictions to check the spread of the Omicron variant.

Sarco suicide capsule ‘passes legal review’ in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 6, 2021 A 3D-printed capsule for use in assisted suicide may legally be operated in Switzerland, according to advice obtained by Exit International.

SNB governor Fritz Zurbrügg walks in front of posters of Swiss franc bank notes.

Who will replace Zurbrügg as Swiss National Bank governor?

This content was published on Dec 6, 2021 Fritz Zurbrügg will step down as a Swiss National Bank vice-chair in July. SWI swissinfo.ch introduces five possible successors.

‘Freedom of expression is under pressure even in Switzerland’

This content was published on Dec 6, 2021 Investigative journalist Marie Maurisse warns about attempts by the powerful to stop the publication of compromising information.

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Check out our long format stories on topics like the Swiss pharma industry, Switzerland's struggles with dirty gold, and living in the Alps.

Who's afraid of Meret Oppenheim?

This content was published on Dec 5, 2021 A retrospective of her work is now in Bern before travelling to the US. But her struggle for recognition among her male peers is still a burning...

Are you concerned about vaccine inequity? What should be done?

Effective vaccines against Covid-19 have been developed in record time. But poor countries have been left behind.

NecrosIA: waiting for the perfect death

This content was published on Dec 4, 2021 What if it were possible to organise a perfect death? Our science fiction short story is about NecrosIA, a luxury robot-assisted suicide service.

Suspicion of the pharma industry runs deep

This content was published on Dec 6, 2021 Pandemic fears and frustrations are mounting. What if vaccine deals had been out in the open?

Swiss health minister Alain Berset in complative mood at a press conference

Switzerland confirms new restrictions to combat Omicron variant

This content was published on Dec 3, 2021 Switzerland tightens Covid restrictions but ends travel restrictions as in bid to contain Omicron variant outbreak.

Covid school closures: is the Swiss way sustainable?

This content was published on Dec 3, 2021 School closures are detrimental to pupils and should only be used as a last resort, say the authors of a new study.

Funeral workers in Zimbabwe lower the coffin of a Covid victim into the ground

Covid vaccines: how to end the wait for billions of people

This content was published on Dec 3, 2021 A waiver on intellectual property rights could be the key to getting more Covid drugs and vaccines to the developing world. But it's controversial.

Omicron variant enters Switzerland. Will we be able to save Christmas?

This content was published on Dec 3, 2021 Many of us were already planning family holidays or a much-needed winter trip to some exotic destination. And then Omicron came along.

Do we need a pandemic treaty?

This content was published on Nov 30, 2021 Vaccines have been developed in record time, yet nearly half the world’s population has not received a single dose. What has gone wrong?

An ill man holding an IV drip in preparation for his assisted suicide

Why these Japanese patients wanted to die in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 29, 2021 In this second part of our two-part series on assisted suicide, reporter Kaoru Uda tells host Susan Misicka what it was like to accompany two...

Archaeologists on board of a boat on lake Lucerne

Underwater archaeology reveals Swiss lake’s buried secrets

This content was published on Nov 26, 2021 The prehistoric past of the city of Lucerne is still largely unknown. However, the lake that surrounds it could yet harbour some clues.

Geneva Internationals: Improving storytelling in international development

This content was published on Nov 25, 2021 Meet Joan Okitoi-Heisig, a communications specialist who helps international development actors better communicate about their work.

Geldcast Update: Lessons from interest rate problems

This content was published on Nov 24, 2021 What can the Swiss National Bank learn from Australia's current interest rate woes?

World Trade Organization: where economic interests collide

This content was published on Nov 23, 2021 Negotiating rules for free trade in agriculture, industrial products and services have been going on behind the scenes for decades.

Geneva Internationals: Showcasing youth-driven solutions for a better future

This content was published on Nov 17, 2021 Meet Marina Wutholen, a journalist who also connects young people who have ideas for a more sustainable and equal world.

What's happening on the other side of the language divide? Selected stories from our regional SRG SSR partners, SRF, RTS, RSI

Each day, SWI swissinfo.ch selects and presents content from our European public service media partners as part of a pilot project of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

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