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Sara Pasino

Online journalist, distribution specialist

I oversee the distribution and social media channels for the English department and write news articles in English. I studied modern languages, English, and Russian literature, then completed an MA in international journalism in Cardiff. After that, I worked for BBC Education in Manchester for a few years before moving to Switzerland.

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Why is the Swiss flag square?

This content was published on The Swiss flag is one of only two national flags in the world that are square. Why does it have this unique shape and where does it come from?

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How Locarno became the ‘city of peace’

This content was published on The Swiss city of Locarno rose to diplomatic fame in 1925 when a set of post-war treaties were negotiated there, leaving behind an enduring legacy of peace and tolerance.

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How can Swiss trains survive low-cost airlines?

Swiss trains are often more expensive than flights. How can they compete with low-cost airlines?

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