Mark Livingston

Editor-in-Chief

Since 2022, I have been responsible for all journalistic content published by SWI swissinfo.ch, with a special focus on democracy and culture. Previously, I held senior roles in digital news and was head of a primetime current affairs program on Swiss radio and television. I also developed broad expertise as a journalist on politics, science and culture. I hold a master's degree in environmental sciences from ETH Zurich.

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Fake news versus facts: the role of international media

This content was published on Jan 20, 2025 The year 2025 is beginning with many uncertainties. Media outlets like SWI swissinfo.ch will become even more essential to make sense of the news.

‘Working on Switzerland’s DNA’ via cultural policy

This content was published on Jul 22, 2023 Carine Bachmann, director of the Federal Office of Culture, is setting a new course for Switzerland's cultural policy.

Cooks at work in the kitchen, pictured during a look behind the scenes at Hotel Seedamm Plaza in Pfaeffikon, canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, on March 31, 2014. (KEYSTONE/Christian Beutler)

Foreign Affairs

In Switzerland four out of ten people have a migrant background – who are they?

Swiss oddities

Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began

Climate adaptation

Why Switzerland is among the ten fastest-warming countries in the world

Swiss cantons issue heat warnings

Criminals are targeting Swiss car dealerships

French gangs target luxury cars in Switzerland

Do you have Swiss ancestors? Are you planning to visit where they lived in Switzerland?

We’d love to hear more about your genealogical research.

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Jul 8, 2025

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Would you work for your municipality or country for free?

The Swiss militia system gives many people political responsibility but no salary. Would that be something for your country?

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Apr 24, 2025

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Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?

Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?

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Jun 13, 2025

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