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Born in London, Simon is a multimedia journalist who has worked for www.swissinfo.ch since 2006. He speaks French, German and Spanish and focuses on science, technology and innovation issues.
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Here’s a look at some eye-catching facts and figures behind the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland’s biggest annual music festival. The line-up for the July 5-20 event was announced on Thursday.
Switzerland to host Ukraine peace conference in June
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Switzerland says it will hold a high-level Ukraine peace conference in mid-June aimed at securing a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace”. US President Joe Biden will reportedly attend.
All you need to know about Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland
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Switzerland plans to host a high-level Ukraine peace conference in mid-June. The annoucement comes as Russia and China met in Beijing on Tuesday and reports that US President Joe Biden may attend the Swiss-hosted summit.
Progress towards gender equality in Swiss academia remains slow
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Despite more women studying at Swiss universities than men, few make it to the upper echelons of the academic world. A tour of some key data.
Obituary: influential Swiss graphic artist Roger Pfund
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Roger Pfund, who has died aged 80, was a Swiss painter, graphic artist and designer, best known for his designs of international banknotes and the Swiss passport.
Nations fail to back Swiss proposal to examine solar geoengineering tech
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Governments have failed to agree on how the UN should study or regulate controversial solar radiation modification techniques.
Will Swiss cities copy Paris decision to hike parking charges for SUVs?
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Parisians voted to hit SUVs with eye-popping parking costs. Could other cities follow this green drive to target the popular large cars?
Could Switzerland follow the UK and ban disposable vapes?
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Britain is banning disposable e-cigarettes, as part of a drive to curb youth vaping. What's the situation in Switzerland?
Switzerland marks start of China’s ‘high-level exchange’ with Europe
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting Switzerland this week. Here’s what you need to know about official Swiss-Chinese relations.
Why Gambian ex-minister is on trial in Switzerland for crimes against humanity
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Who was Ousman Sonko? What was the Gambian ex-interior minister doing in Switzerland? And why is this a "landmark" case? Here’s what you need to know.
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Brain-spine technology that helps a paralysed man walk and a laser beam that diverts lightning were among inventions that caught our eye in 2023.
Why Switzerland monitors wastewater from Fukushima’s damaged nuclear plant
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A Swiss lab has played a vital role in making sure Japan's dumping of contaminated water from Fukushima plant meets international standards.
Could a direct high-speed train link between Switzerland and London soon be a reality?
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The prospect of a direct rail link is picking up speed with the Swiss Federal Railways studying the options with international operators.
Swiss Roman battle site reveals hidden secrets of historic clash
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Over the past two years, experts have unearthed thousands of Roman military artefacts littering a meadow in southeast Switzerland.
