More More The Prix de Lausanne at 50: from local event to global prestige The Prix de Lausanne at 50: from local event to global prestige This content was published on Jan 29, 2023 Jan 29, 2023 Half a century after its first edition, the Prix de Lausanne has become a major event attracting young dancers from across the world.
More More Napalm from the Alps: How the Swiss developed a lethal incendiary agent This content was published on Jan 28, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 For years it was thought the napalm variant Opalm came from the Soviet Union, but we now know it was ‘made in Switzerland’.
More More Switzerland says sorry! The Chicken Dance of neutrality This content was published on Jan 27, 2023 Jan 27, 2023 In our satirical video format, Patrick Karpiczenko apologises for Switzerland’s transgressions - this time the history of neutrality.
More More Why Western companies still can’t quit Russia This content was published on Jan 27, 2023 Jan 27, 2023 Despite public and political pressure, the mass exodus of Western firms from Russia hasn’t materialised according to a recent study.
More More Holocaust Memorial Day 2023: Digitalising eyewitness testimonies This content was published on Jan 27, 2023 Jan 27, 2023 Jews who survived the Holocaust are dying. A digital exhibition keeps their testimony alive.
More More Swiss Film Selection SWI swissinfo.ch offers a selection of Swiss films in English chosen from the Swiss streaming platform Play Suisse.
More More ‘If you show fear, you’re done for’ This content was published on Jan 27, 2023 Jan 27, 2023 Bronislaw Erlich survived the Nazi regime by posing as a Polish farmhand – on a German farm.
More More Why life-saving drugs aren’t saving lives in Kenya This content was published on Nov 1, 2022 Nov 1, 2022 There have been huge advances in the treatment of cancer and other genetic diseases over the last decade. Why aren't they available everywhere?
More More The end of affordable medicine This content was published on Nov 1, 2022 Nov 1, 2022 Pharma companies are close to a cure for cancer, but will the hefty price tags make treatments unaffordable for most of the world?
More More Novartis’s big bet on sickle cell disease struggles to reach Kenya This content was published on Nov 8, 2022 Nov 8, 2022 Pharma giants are pouring money into new therapies for sickle cell disease but in Kenya, patients struggle to access a decades-old drug.
More More Paying to survive – the deadly toll of breast cancer in Kenya This content was published on Nov 22, 2022 Nov 22, 2022 In Kenya, the high price of drugs like trastuzumab, which Roche sells as Herceptin, is one reason why breast cancer is still seen as a death sentence.
More More Big Pharma’s big push into Africa's cancer market This content was published on Dec 13, 2022 Dec 13, 2022 Africa is a burgeoning market for cancer drugs. But as pharmaceutical companies like Roche are learning in Kenya, the challenges are immense.
More More Join the discussion Life & Aging Pauline Turuban What measures is the government in your country taking to prevent poverty? Are there any examples of other countries that should be followed when it comes to preventing poverty? What are your experiences?
More More Carla Del Ponte: Putin’s crime of aggression ‘has already been proven’ This content was published on Jan 19, 2023 Jan 19, 2023 Former international prosecutor Carla Del Ponte says Russian President Vladimir Putin is responsible for the crime of aggression in Ukraine.
More More Explainer: International crimes and the Ukraine war This content was published on Jan 19, 2023 Jan 19, 2023 Debate is heating up over a possible special tribunal to look into the Russian aggression in Ukraine. We take a look at various international crimes.
More More Philippe Currat: Putting Putin on trial is ‘bit of a fantasy’ This content was published on Jan 19, 2023 Jan 19, 2023 Can Vladimir Putin be brought to justice for the crimes of Russian soldiers in Ukraine? Geneva lawyer Philippe Currat is sceptical.
More More Beth Van Schaack: The war in Ukraine ‘badly calls out for justice’ This content was published on Jan 19, 2023 Jan 19, 2023 There is only one man who can end the war in Ukraine, says the US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice.
More More François Zimeray: ‘Can real justice exist without peace?’ This content was published on Jan 19, 2023 Jan 19, 2023 Justice for Ukraine remains a long way off, reckons lawyer and former French diplomat François Zimeray.
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More More Swiss universities gain a steady hand in uncertain times This content was published on Jan 26, 2023 Jan 26, 2023 Luciana Vaccaro will shortly take over the presidency of swissuniversities, the umbrella group of Swiss universities. She has a full in-tray.
Opinion A Swiss security strategy that says yes to fighter jets, no to nuclear weapons This content was published on Jan 26, 2023 Jan 26, 2023 A future defence policy should include the country joining the treaty banning nuclear weapons, says former diplomat Beat Nobs.
More More Surfing the American wave: Swiss watch exports reach new heights This content was published on Jan 25, 2023 Jan 25, 2023 Last year Swiss watch exports surpassed the CHF24 billion mark for the first time.
More More Swiss universities rush to join alliances as EU talks stall This content was published on Jan 24, 2023 Jan 24, 2023 Locked out of key European research and education programmes, Swiss universities are forging another path via alliances with European universities.
Opinion Erasmus’ potential for Switzerland is invaluable This content was published on Jan 25, 2023 Jan 25, 2023 Switzerland and the EU should work closer together and find a solution to the Erasmus stalemate, says Olivier Tschopp.
More More Studying bones in the lab This content was published on Jan 24, 2023 Jan 24, 2023 The AO Foundation is a leader in research into the healing of bone fractures. We go behind the scenes to see what technologies are being developed.
More More Small majority of Swiss back re-exporting arms to Ukraine This content was published on Jan 29, 2023 Jan 29, 2023 A majority of Swiss (55%) are in favour of re-exporting Swiss-made war materiel to Ukraine, according to the NZZ am Sonntag.
More More Why Western companies still can’t quit Russia This content was published on Jan 27, 2023 Jan 27, 2023 Despite public and political pressure, the mass exodus of Western firms from Russia hasn’t materialised according to a recent study.
More More Germany ‘not angry’ over Swiss ban on arms re-export to Ukraine This content was published on Jan 27, 2023 Jan 27, 2023 Germany is not angry over Bern’s refusal to allow Berlin to re-export Swiss-made ammunition to Ukraine, says the German ambassador to Switzerland.
More More Swiss army provides gloves and blankets to Ukraine This content was published on Jan 26, 2023 Jan 26, 2023 Switzerland sends military gloves, socks and blankets to Ukraine to help its population cope with the winter.
More More Swiss body proposes removing barriers to re-export arms to Ukraine This content was published on Jan 25, 2023 Jan 25, 2023 A Swiss committee has proposed waiving a ban that prevents ammunition it manufactures from being re-exported from another country to Ukraine.
More More Ukrainian refugees want more work in Switzerland This content was published on Jan 23, 2023 Jan 23, 2023 Ukrainian refugees are keen to work, have a good level of English and three-quarters have a tertiary education level, a Swiss survey shows.
More More Swiss-Russian man charged for helping oligarch hide yacht This content was published on Jan 21, 2023 Jan 21, 2023 The United States has charged two men, including a Russian-Swiss, with helping sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg.
More More Swiss voters could have final say on confiscating Russian money This content was published on Jan 20, 2023 Jan 20, 2023 No quick decisions should be made when discussing the confiscation of Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine, says foreign minister.
More More Swiss neutrality over arming Ukraine under pressure at WEF This content was published on Jan 19, 2023 Jan 19, 2023 The president of the European Commission, NATO's Secretary General and the mayor of Kyiv called for arming Ukraine.
More More Switzerland not ready to hand Russian assets to Ukraine This content was published on Jan 19, 2023 Jan 19, 2023 Confiscated Russian funds cannot be used to rebuild Ukraine without a clear legal basis for such a move, says Swiss foreign minister.
More More Inside Geneva: Cyber Wars Inside Geneva: Cyber Wars This content was published on Jan 24, 2023 Jan 24, 2023 The war in Ukraine is almost a year old. In this episode of the Inside Geneva podcast, we ask our guests what role cyberwarfare has played.
More More New detailed Swiss avalanche danger scale helps assess risks This content was published on Jan 16, 2023 Jan 16, 2023 This winter the national avalanche warning service has started issuing more precise information on danger levels in the mountains.
More More The Swiss education system explained This content was published on Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023 Ever wondered how the Swiss education system works? Then this graphic is for you.
More More Innovation from Heidiland: how fans funded a ‘silly movie’ This content was published on Jan 8, 2023 Jan 8, 2023 Mad Heidi, a splatter comedy in which the Swiss literature icon Heidi engages in a bloody war against cheese fascists, has been released online.
More More How the humble cocoa bean gets turned into chocolate and money This content was published on Jan 6, 2023 Jan 6, 2023 The chocolate supply chain has many intermediaries from bean to bar. Those at the bottom get the least but it doesn't have to be this way.
More More SWI swissinfo.ch annual report 2022 This content was published on Jan 5, 2023 Jan 5, 2023 Over 60 million visits, a change at the top, articles in an 11th language (Ukrainian) – that was SWI swissinfo.ch in 2022.
More More ‘There is some movement in the relationship between Switzerland and the EU’ This content was published on Jan 5, 2023 Jan 5, 2023 Chief negotiator Livia Leu on the state of play in Switzerland's exploratory talks with the EU.
More More Germany rules out bilateral gas solidarity agreement with Switzerland This content was published on Jan 17, 2023 Jan 17, 2023 Germany has suggested that a trilateral agreement with Italy and Switzerland would be the best way forward to secure supplies in case of shortages.
More More Swiss cinema adapts to energy crisis This content was published on Jan 14, 2023 Jan 14, 2023 The Cinémathèque suisse film archive has closed its doors to the public on Mondays in an effort to save energy.
More More Winter energy shortage unlikely in Switzerland This content was published on Jan 12, 2023 Jan 12, 2023 Switzerland is almost certain to have enough energy to meet its needs this winter, according to the Federal Electricity Commission.
More More Data centres account for 4% of Swiss electricity usage This content was published on Jan 8, 2023 Jan 8, 2023 Data centres are expanding rapidly in Switzerland, with such facilities already using more energy than the entire farming sector.
More More Plans for first Swiss liquefied gas terminal mooted This content was published on Dec 25, 2022 Dec 25, 2022 An industry association is planning to build Switzerland's first terminal for liquified gas in a bid to diversify the transport of gas supplies.
More More Swiss adopt EU target to cut power demand This content was published on Dec 21, 2022 Dec 21, 2022 The Swiss government has agreed to cut power consumption in line with the EU but will not impose a windfall profits tax on utilities.
More More University tool calculates carbon footprint of electricity mix This content was published on Dec 20, 2022 Dec 20, 2022 The Swiss university of Geneva has put online a platform that allows consumers to track the variations in the composition of the electricity mix used.
More More Price manipulation to be banned in Swiss energy sector This content was published on Dec 17, 2022 Dec 17, 2022 Switzerland plans to enact laws to prevent price manipulation and insider trading in its domestic energy markets.
More More New Swiss platform offers incomplete data on energy supplies This content was published on Dec 14, 2022 Dec 14, 2022 The government has launched a new portal for consumers to check Switzerland's energy supplies and to help prevent power shortages.
More More Big efforts needed to secure Swiss energy supply, says study This content was published on Dec 13, 2022 Dec 13, 2022 Major political and social efforts are needed if Switzerland is to secure its energy supply, says a new study.
More More Winter energy woes cast shadow over Swiss ski season This content was published on Dec 5, 2022 Dec 5, 2022 Swiss resorts are gearing up for a bumper season. But soaring power prices have resort managers scrambling for ways to save energy.
More More ‘Shortage’ dominates Swiss Words of the Year This content was published on Nov 29, 2022 Nov 29, 2022 After two years of pandemic-related Words of the Year, the energy crisis facing Europe has left its mark on the jury in 2022.
More More Swiss reserve power plant to be operational by February This content was published on Nov 28, 2022 Nov 28, 2022 A new 250-megawatt power plant in northern Switzerland will be functional on February 15, operator General Electric has confirmed.
More More Lights off: Swiss towns make Christmas energy savings This content was published on Nov 27, 2022 Nov 27, 2022 Many Swiss places will use energy more sparingly for their Christmas lights and markets. But they won’t do without the “Christmas magic” entirely.
More More Government moots backup plans in case of electricity shortages This content was published on Nov 23, 2022 Nov 23, 2022 The government has presented a draft step-by-step plan to come into effect should there be a serious shortage of electricity.
More More Swiss electricity boss: energy crunch has not been totally averted This content was published on Nov 21, 2022 Nov 21, 2022 The head of the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission says it is important to keep saving electricity to prevent energy shortages this winter.
More More Government firms up plans in case of gas outage This content was published on Nov 16, 2022 Nov 16, 2022 In case of a shortage, households and businesses which heat with gas will be asked to turn temperatures down to 20°C.
More More Swiss government takes further measures to prevent energy crunch This content was published on Nov 9, 2022 Nov 9, 2022 The Swiss government has approved the use of emergency power generators for the coming winter to provide a total output of 280 MW.
More More Government sees no need for energy price relief steps This content was published on Nov 3, 2022 Nov 3, 2022 The Swiss government will not provide financial aid this winter to companies and households hit hard by surging energy prices.
More More Swiss companies cut production on high energy prices This content was published on Nov 1, 2022 Nov 1, 2022 One in ten companies in Switzerland have scaled back output because of high electricity prices before possible winter energy shortages.
More More The energy crisis is about to make your Swiss ski holiday more expensive This content was published on Oct 30, 2022 Oct 30, 2022 Swiss hotels, holiday apartments and ski passes look set to be more expensive this winter, largely due higher energy prices.
More More Report: Switzerland should get through winter without power restrictions This content was published on Oct 29, 2022 Oct 29, 2022 While Switzerland still faces an energy crunch, it should get through winter with enough power, a new study reportedly shows.
More More Report: solar power can reduce Swiss reliance on hydro This content was published on Oct 28, 2022 Oct 28, 2022 A study has outlined how new solar infrastructure, combined with existing dams, can help Switzerland avoid an energy shortage.
More More Energy crisis ‘will last many years’, says economics minister This content was published on Oct 22, 2022 Oct 22, 2022 Guy Parmelin says it is important not only to think about the winter, but to do everything to ensure that Switzerland produces more energy.
More More Annual Bern light show to go ahead despite energy crisis This content was published on Oct 22, 2022 Oct 22, 2022 Despite worries about power shortages, the light spectacle “Rendez-vous Bundesplatz” will take place again this autumn.
More More Swiss companies and towns join forces to save energy This content was published on Oct 20, 2022 Oct 20, 2022 Switzerland launches Energy Saving Alliance of companies, cantons, civil society and towns to preserve winter gas and electricity supplies.
More More Switzerland sets out power contingency plans for winter This content was published on Oct 19, 2022 Oct 19, 2022 The Swiss government has put forward a package of measures aimed at shoring up the country’s power supplies during the winter.
More More Mountaintop solar farms spark tensions in Switzerland This content was published on Oct 17, 2022 Oct 17, 2022 Building large solar parks in high-mountain regions is arguably an effective way to produce more power in winter. But it remains highly controversial.
More More Swiss companies brace for energy crunch This content was published on Oct 14, 2022 Oct 14, 2022 Companies in the industrial and chemical industries are preparing to manage higher energy costs this winter
More More Switzerland is well prepared for winter energy crunch, says minister This content was published on Oct 13, 2022 Oct 13, 2022 The Swiss energy minister has expressed optimism that the country is sufficiently prepared to deal with any energy shortages this winter.
More More Electricity firms on the hunt for Alpine solar opportunities This content was published on Oct 9, 2022 Oct 9, 2022 After parliament recently eased regulations for building high-altitude solar parks, seven Swiss firms are looking around for options.
More More President: ‘Russia using energy and migration as weapon against Europe’ This content was published on Oct 7, 2022 Oct 7, 2022 Swiss President Ignazio Cassis has spoken of a turning point for the continent at the first summit of the European Political Community.
More More Some 58% of Swiss buildings heated with fossil fuels This content was published on Oct 6, 2022 Oct 6, 2022 The share of buildings heated with oil has declined in recent years while gas heating as well as heat pumps have become more popular.
More More Energy crisis acting as drag for Swiss economy This content was published on Oct 5, 2022 Oct 5, 2022 The KOF economic institute has joined other forecasting agencies to lower its predictions for the Swiss economy.
More More Explainer: how the Swiss electricity market works This content was published on Oct 3, 2022 Oct 3, 2022 Switzerland is also suffering from the energy crisis, but a distinctive characteristic of its market is that it is only partially liberalised.
More More Swiss landlords fear lawsuits for turning down heating This content was published on Oct 2, 2022 Oct 2, 2022 Landlords and tenants oppose government calls to reduce heating to 19 degrees.
More More Swiss electricity savings drive slow out of the blocks This content was published on Oct 1, 2022 Oct 1, 2022 Electricity consumption in Switzerland remains at normal levels despite a government appeal for households to make savings.
More More Swiss willing to give up tumble-dryer but not hot showers This content was published on Sep 28, 2022 Sep 28, 2022 A survey by the Tamedia media group shows which things Swiss people would be most willing to sacrifice in the case of a serious energy shortage.
More More Swiss hydropower prepares for future energy shortage This content was published on Sep 16, 2022 Sep 16, 2022 The severe drought in Europe has hampered hydroelectric output across the continent. What is the impact on Switzerland, the water tower of Europe?
More More Switzerland braces for winter energy crunch This content was published on Sep 14, 2022 Sep 14, 2022 Explainer: why is there a risk of an energy shortage this winter? What is Switzerland doing to reduce gas and electricity consumption?
More More Fact check: will the Swiss be jailed for heating their homes above 19°C? This content was published on Sep 13, 2022 Sep 13, 2022 A rumour is circulating abroad that people in Switzerland will be fined – and even jailed – if they set their thermostat above 19°C.
More More CERN drafts plans to idle accelerators due to Europe’s energy crunch This content was published on Sep 5, 2022 Sep 5, 2022 Europe’s energy crisis is threatening to slow fundamental physics experiments at CERN, according to the Wall Street Journal.
More More Switzerland buys mobile gas turbines as energy backup for winter This content was published on Sep 3, 2022 Sep 3, 2022 The Swiss government has commandeered eight mobile gas turbines to strengthen the country's energy security.
More More Swiss population urged to save energy to mitigate winter shortages This content was published on Aug 31, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 The Swiss government has appealed to the population to save on household energy ahead of anticipated electricity and gas shortages this winter.
More More Anxious Swiss invest in private power generators This content was published on Aug 23, 2022 Aug 23, 2022 Gas shortage and power blackouts? Households in Switzerland are upgrading.
More More Swiss prepare for energy shortage ‘extreme scenarios’ This content was published on Aug 20, 2022 Aug 20, 2022 Swiss government and cantons want to be prepared for “extreme scenarios” in the face of possible energy shortages this winter, an official says.
More More Swiss electricity providers face shocking challenges This content was published on Jul 24, 2022 Jul 24, 2022 How can blackouts be avoided given the volatility of renewable energies and the increase in electricity consumption?
More More Power rationing possible, warns Swiss electricity company boss This content was published on Jun 24, 2022 Jun 24, 2022 Swiss electricity company boss warns of an impending power crunch this winter, raising the spectre of rationing.
More More Decrypting Swiss energy bills This content was published on Jun 6, 2022 Jun 6, 2022 Until recently the increase of Swiss energy bills was slower than in most countries. This doesn’t mean part of the population does not feel the pain.
More More Switzerland mulls impact of possible EU ban on Russian oil This content was published on May 4, 2022 May 4, 2022 Brussels has proposed a phased-in ban on all imports of Russian oil as part of new sanctions against Moscow.
More More What the Ukraine war means for Switzerland’s energy policy This content was published on Mar 19, 2022 Mar 19, 2022 Switzerland gets almost half of its gas from Russia. An analysis of how the country's energy policy is being affected by the war in Ukraine.
More More 'Next winter will be difficult in Europe without Russian gas' This content was published on Mar 19, 2022 Mar 19, 2022 The US wants to cut dependence on Russian oil and gas, but this will be difficult for Switzerland and Europe, a top gas expert tells SWI swissinfo.ch.
More More Russia sanctions: Nord Stream 2 fires more than 140 people in Zug This content was published on Mar 2, 2022 Mar 2, 2022 Swiss-based company Nord Stream 2, which is in charge of the gas pipeline project between Russia and Germany, has made employees redundant.
More More Switzerland – where the robots of tomorrow are born The country is known for its watches, chocolate and pharma industry. But in recent years Switzerland has also become a leader in robotics research.
More More Why melting glaciers affect us all Alpine glaciers could disappear by the end of the century. The consequences will be felt not only in the Swiss Alps but throughout Europe.
More More Anti-Semitism in Switzerland Anti-Semitic prejudices tend to rise to the surface during crises. Switzerland has a history of this kind of discrimination.
More More Listen to our podcast, Inside Geneva On Inside Geneva host Imogen Foulkes puts big questions facing the world to the experts working to tackle them in international Geneva.
More More In space exploration, Switzerland punches above its weight Nobel laureates, an exoplanet telescope, and instruments on board 50 space missions: In space, Switzerland is everywhere.
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 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 How neutral is Switzerland, really? The war in Ukraine is forcing Switzerland to explain its neutrality.
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 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 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 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 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 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 How to guarantee the pensions of the next generation Switzerland faces a unique obstacle when it comes to preventing the pension system from collapsing.
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.
