After studying German and Scandinavian studies in Zurich and Oslo, I graduated from the MAZ School of Journalism and worked as a journalist for different Swiss dailies and as a freelance writer covering a wide range of topics. I have been with SWI swissinfo.ch since 2023.
Swiss tourism is booming – but where are the Chinese?
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The number of visitors to Switzerland from the US and India has rebounded strongly after Covid, but arrivals from China remain well below pre-pandemic levels. A look at the data reveals an intriguing story.
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On August 1 each year, the country celebrates itself with bonfires, barbecues, speeches, and – the not always welcome – fireworks displays.
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Climate change threatens tourism in Switzerland - and is partly caused by it. How can the industry become more sustainable?
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Go to university or complete an apprenticeship? Switzerland's unique dual system opens up career paths early on, but leaves many options open for later.
Swiss marine scientist dives into paradise in the Seychelles
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Swiss marine scientist Henriette Grimmel lives on a remote island in the Seychelles. She spends her days studying life in the ocean.
Unemployed abroad? Returning to Switzerland requires careful preparation
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For Swiss nationals planning to return to Switzerland after living abroad, it pays to prepare the ground carefully in order to avoid surprises – especially if job-seeking is on the cards.
Electoral reform in France reignites old conflicts in New Caledonia
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Swiss linguist Jean Rohleder had to interrupt his work in New Caledonia owing to violent rioting. He explains what's really behind the protests.
The Council of the Swiss Abroad says yes to more democratic elections
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The delegates have approved a project for more direct elections. New electoral constituencies sparks debate, as does the decision to hold the Congress only every four years.
Swiss distiller creates world’s best vodka in Cape Verde
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From Appenzell to an island in the Atlantic: how José Steiner shifted careers to become an award-winning vodka distiller.
How Swiss-designed wigs make their way from Bali to the big screen
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In Bali, Swiss expat Orlando Bassi makes handmade wigs for Hollywood and Broadway – so successfully that he can afford to pay two butlers.
Illegal adoptions from Sri Lanka: ‘These wounds do not heal’
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Strangers in their own country: a study shows for the first time the consequences for Sri Lankan children adopted in Switzerland.
Old and sad: what if I never become a grandparent?
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The declining birth rate also has an impact on the older generation: in some families, hopes for a grandchild remain unfulfilled.
