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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.

The Swiss parliament wants to make it more difficult to switch from military to civilian service. There was a referendum against this proposal. Now the decision will be put to a vote on June 14.

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Swiss Politics

Swiss voters to decide on new rules for civilian service

This content was published on The Swiss government and parliament want to restrict access to civilian service to bolster troop numbers. A referendum has been launched against this reform.

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Helvetistan, a key alliance for Switzerland

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Helvetistan, a key alliance for Switzerland

This content was published on Helvetistan is an informal name that refers to a group of countries whose voice Switzerland represents at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), two of the world's main multilateral financial institutions.

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Does infant formula have too many ingredients?

This content was published on Several European countries, including in Switzerland, have reported illnesses that may be linked to toxic contamination in infant formula.

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Swiss Politics

Swiss vote: taxing the rich to save the planet? 

This content was published on Tax the super-rich in Switzerland on their inheritance and use the money to tackle the climate crisis: this is what the Young Socialists party is proposing.

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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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