Where does Switzerland stand in the world? And where is it heading? I focus on current and possible future developments.
After completing my studies (history, law and European studies), I worked for a time at the Swiss embassy in Athens. I have journalistic experience at home and abroad, at the local and national levels, as a freelancer and as a staff journalist. Today, it's with an international focus.
How Lebanon grapples with depression, anxiety and trauma
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The many crises that have struck Lebanon in recent years have left deep psychological scars on the population, with many forced to cope without any support.
The Palestinian feminists in Lebanon working between poverty and violence
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Ain El-Hilweh is the largest camp for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. A feminist organisation is fighting several problems here at the same time.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon in dilemma over staying or returning
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After the fall of the Syrian regime, some refugees are returning home, while tens of thousands are once again taking flight.
Rubble and drones: in the no-go zone between Lebanon and Israel
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Since the 2024 war, the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel has become a no-man’s land of devastation. We join a team of United Nations military observers on patrol on the Lebanese side.
Why Switzerland doesn’t recognise Palestine as a state
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Around 150 countries – or three-quarters of UN member states – recognise Palestinian statehood. Switzerland, for various reasons, is not one of them.
Explainer: How the new US tariffs are already impacting the Swiss economy
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On August 1, US President Donald Trump announced a tariff of 39% for Switzerland. The effects are slowly becoming visible.
How Trump is manoeuvring Switzerland closer to the EU
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The steep US tariffs of 39% have sent shockwaves through Switzerland. They give a boost to those who advocate closer ties with the EU.
Africa’s relevance is growing – and everyone wants in
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Africa is the future – by 2100, one in three people will live there. As the African Union’s clout grows, Switzerland is stepping up engagement.
Patrick Chappatte: ‘The path for satire has been getting narrower’
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Patrick Chappatte is one of the most prolific cartoonists. We talked to him about the current state of satire, media and free speech in the world.
Switzerland withdraws from democracy support in Bangladesh
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Promoting democracy around the world is one of Switzerland’s goals, but at the same time the funds for such efforts are dwindling.
Swiss engineer in Antarctica prepares for tough winter months
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Operations engineer Thomas Schenk ensures the Neumayer III polar station makes it through winter. The challenges are enormous.
Failure of Middle East conference in Geneva reflects ‘too divided’ international society
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Switzerland has axed a conference on the application of the Geneva Conventions to the occupied Palestinian territories, following protests from several countries.
Has your continent reached its peak or is there still potential for economic growth?
Some regions of the world are on an upward trajectory with the promise of a steadily improving future. Where do you live? And in which direction is your region or continent developing?
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