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Inside Geneva Freedom of the press: a slow death?

By Imogen Foulkes in Geneva

Attempts to bully and intimidate reporters appear to be leading to a more sinister erosion of press freedom even in more liberal democracies.

Working at a multinational Inside Syngenta: Behind the complicated image

By Jessica Davis Plüss

Swiss-based Syngenta is one of the largest agribusiness companies in the world. What's it like to work there?

Vote results: September 23, 2018

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What was at stake in the nationwide votes about food production and bicycle promotion in Switzerland?

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UN General Assembly Swiss president warns against nationalism in UN speech

Malaysia and Indonesia Palm oil to remain part of free trade talks despite opposition

Two passports Almost one in five Swiss residents have dual nationality

Johann Schneider-Ammann Swiss economics minister announces retirement

Pharma Novartis to cut 2,200 Swiss jobs by 2020

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Property crisis Housing headache for small delegations in International Geneva

Geneva has for years suffered a chronic lack of affordable housing. This also affects smaller delegations to UN and international sessions.

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Refugee integration Solomon wants to start a new life

By Luca Beti

Like many refugees in Switzerland, Solomon Aklilu hasn’t got a job. But thanks to a government program, he can now do an internship and attend school.

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Comment storm ‘Excellent’ or ‘bigoted’? Readers react to St Gallen burka ban

By Thomas Stephens

Voters in canton St Gallen banned face coverings in public and comments from readers flooded in. Here’s a representative selection.

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40th anniversary The turbulent birth of the youngest Swiss canton

Exactly 40 years ago, on September 24, 1978, Swiss voters gave the go-ahead for the creation of the new canton of Jura.

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Vote September 23, 2018 Ethical food proposals brushed off the table

By Urs Geiser

Swiss voters have snubbed proposals to improve food quality and protect local farming but agriculture issues remain high on the political agenda.

Vote September 23, 2018 Bikes coast into Swiss constitution with clear voter support

By Domhnall O'Sullivan

Almost three-quarters of Swiss voters have approved a proposal to enshrine cycling, and cycling infrastructure, in the country’s constitution.

Take a look Picture of the week

In this series, swissinfo.ch picture editors choose an image highlighting a news event of the past seven days.

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#swisshistorypics Annemarie Schwarzenbach: Winter's journey to the Near East

By Catherine Waibel

The Swiss writer and photographer, Annemarie Schwarzenbach, was considered a pioneer of travel photography.

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Week in Numbers From CEO salaries to alleged Russian spies

Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure.

Elections Why expatriate Swiss seldom vote

By Sibilla Bondolfi

More than half of the Swiss electorate do not take part in federal elections. Turnout among the Swiss Abroad community is particularly low.

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#DearDemocracy Globi: the cartoon character explaining democracy to kids

By Luca Beti

Consensus government, division of powers, federal constitution: all frightening words for children. Until Globi came along.

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Niklaus Meienberg Swiss journalism icon took his own life 25 years ago

By Olivier Pauchard (Text), Ester Unterfinger (Photo editing)

Renowned Swiss journalist and intellectual Niklaus Meienberg ended his own life 25 years ago. We look back at his life in photos.

Child marriages When children forced to marry stay married

By Katy Romy

Marriages involving minors must be annulled, according to Swiss law. Exceptions are permitted if it seems to be in the child’s best interests.

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mass tourism When it comes to day trippers, Lucerne tops Venice

A report on the problems of mass tourism in Lucerne. The tourism industry is cashing in, but local people are losing patience.

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Crypto Nation ‘You can’t buy coffee with bitcoin, but you can start a company’

By Matthew Allen

More and more blockchain companies are starting up their business in Switzerland using cryptocurrency start-up capital.

Cryptocurrency giant Swiss springboard for Bitmain’s European crypto expansion

By Matthew Allen

The world’s largest producer of bitcoin mining hardware explains why it has chosen Switzerland for its European 'fintech hub'.

True Talk Teen mum: I wouldn't change it for the world

"True Talk" puts people in front of the camera who are fighting prejudice or discrimination.

Christie's auction 2018 Swiss art sales set a steady, humble pace

By Eduardo Simantob

Christie's auction of Swiss art nets more than CHF5 million, bucking a downward trend of such sales in recent years.

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Exotic plants Six trend foods that grow in Switzerland

By Helen James

Crops once exclusive to South and Central America are flourishing in Switzerland as the demand for unusual foods with specific health benefits grows.

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Inside Geneva Freedom of the press: a slow death?

Working at a multinational Inside Syngenta: Behind the complicated image

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Vote results: September 23, 2018

Democracy Labs

in depth Vote September 23, 2018

News in Brief

UN General Assembly Swiss president warns against nationalism in UN speech

Malaysia and Indonesia Palm oil to remain part of free trade talks despite opposition

Two passports Almost one in five Swiss residents have dual nationality

Johann Schneider-Ammann Swiss economics minister announces retirement

Pharma Novartis to cut 2,200 Swiss jobs by 2020

Bloomberg business

Reuters International

#DearDemocracy

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Property crisis Housing headache for small delegations in International Geneva

Refugee integration Solomon wants to start a new life

Comment storm ‘Excellent’ or ‘bigoted’? Readers react to St Gallen burka ban

40th anniversary The turbulent birth of the youngest Swiss canton

Vote September 23, 2018 Ethical food proposals brushed off the table

Vote September 23, 2018 Bikes coast into Swiss constitution with clear voter support

Take a look Picture of the week

#swisshistorypics Annemarie Schwarzenbach: Winter's journey to the Near East

Week in Numbers From CEO salaries to alleged Russian spies

Elections Why expatriate Swiss seldom vote

#DearDemocracy Globi: the cartoon character explaining democracy to kids

Niklaus Meienberg Swiss journalism icon took his own life 25 years ago

Child marriages When children forced to marry stay married

mass tourism When it comes to day trippers, Lucerne tops Venice

Crypto Nation ‘You can’t buy coffee with bitcoin, but you can start a company’

Cryptocurrency giant Swiss springboard for Bitmain’s European crypto expansion

True Talk Teen mum: I wouldn't change it for the world

Christie's auction 2018 Swiss art sales set a steady, humble pace

Exotic plants Six trend foods that grow in Switzerland