Alexandra Gföhler
Social Media Manager
I manage Swissinfo’s social media channels in German, French and Italian. As a social media manager and digital content specialist, I curate the latest news, analyses and explainers on politics and culture for the Swiss diaspora in the Swiss languages and in English.
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Swiss oddities
Why Switzerland is considered a land of coffee
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May 20, 2026
Switzerland doesn’t grow coffee, yet it is the world’s second-largest coffee exporter. We explain why.
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Swiss Politics
Swiss voters to decide on new rules for civilian service
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May 13, 2026
Um die Armee zu stärken, möchte das Parlament den Zugang für den Zivildienst verschärfen. Dagegen ist das Referendum ergriffen worden.
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Swiss Diaspora
Switzerland to vote on 10 million population cap
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May 11, 2026
The "No to 10 million" immigration initiative will be put to a nationwide vote on June 14.
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Swiss oddities
Eierläset: Switzerland’s craziest spring tradition
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Apr 17, 2026
In some Swiss villages, spring isn’t simply expected – it’s fought for.
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Farm shops – a successful model in Switzerland
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Mar 14, 2026
A mix of self-service, high-tech vending machines and trust-based cash registers: Farm shops are popular in Switzerland.
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Swiss Diaspora
Switzerland unveils the world’s first e‑skis
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Mar 7, 2026
A Swiss company has launched the E‑Skimo, a pair of battery‑powered skis designed to help even less experienced skiers.
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Swiss Politics
Swiss voters to decide on initiative to reduce the media licence fee
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Feb 12, 2026
On March 8, the Swiss will vote on an initiative that wants to almost halve the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)’s television and radio licence fee.
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Swiss Politics
Swiss voters to decide on the climate fund
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Feb 11, 2026
A share of Switzerland’s wealth to protect the climate and nature?
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Swiss Politics
Switzerland to hold vote on taxing married couples individually
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Feb 2, 2026
On 8 March, Swiss voters will decide whether to introduce individual taxation for married couples.
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Swiss Diaspora
Cash for mouse tails – what’s behind this Swiss tradition?
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Jan 30, 2026
Weshalb diese Tradition eingeführt wurde und wie viel Geld man damit machen kann, erfährst du im Video.
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