Expertise: European politics, language, cinema. Initials: ts
Born in London, Thomas was a journalist at The Independent before moving to Bern in 2005. He speaks all three official Swiss languages and enjoys travelling the country and practising them, above all in pubs, restaurants and gelaterias.
‘Political earthquake’: papers react to Swiss pension vote
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Foreign and domestic media are speaking of a “political earthquake” and “shock” following Swiss voters’ backing of a 13th monthly pension payment.
Switzerland at Eurovision: the colourful hits and misses
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In anticipation of victory this year, here’s a look at some of Switzerland’s highs and less highs at the kaleidoscopic Eurovision Song Contest.
Giving expats the vote: what can the UK and Switzerland learn from each other?
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Has the British government shot itself in the foot by giving voting rights to citizens who have lived abroad for more than 15 years?
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As the political dust settles, we look at the main talking points – and some memorable images – from this year’s World Economic Forum.
From Amherd to Zelensky: 48 hectic hours in the life of the Swiss president
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Swiss President Viola Amherd has been busy criss-crossing the country, meeting and greeting world leaders. Her main encounters in pictures.
Explainer: Swiss television’s blacklisting of Gérard Depardieu
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Why do some people think Swiss public television, RTS, has shot itself in the foot by deciding to not show films starring the French actor?
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Some of the most significant elections taking place around the world in 2024 and what the outcomes could mean for Switzerland.
Switzerland’s 19 living ex-presidents: a world record
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Nineteen former Swiss presidents are still alive. What does this record say about the country’s political stability and leadership?
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Sixty years after the murder of United States President John F Kennedy, SWI swissinfo.ch looks back at how Swiss media covered the event.
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The Swiss calendar is packed with bizarre and often alarming traditions. Is there room for Halloween? Yes, say delighted children and pumpkin-sellers.
Elections 2023: Swiss parliament shifts to the right
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Final results for the 2023 Swiss federal elections show that the Swiss parliament will be more right-wing and less green.
Child abuse allegations: ‘The Läderach brand has been badly damaged’
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Swiss chocolate-maker Läderach is in damage limitation mode after allegations of abuse at a religious school co-founded by the company’s former boss.
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Ahead of Swiss federal elections in October, we headed to London to find out which issues are most important for Swiss citizens living in Britain.
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In London, Annecy, Berlin, Trento and Mexico City, we asked Swiss citizens living there what they expect from Swiss politicians in this election year.
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Billions of people around the world will be marking the New Year somehow – and the tradition-loving Swiss are no exception.
What do you think of Migros’ decision to consider selling alcohol? How would you vote?
Migros, one of Switzerland’s largest and most popular retailers, is thinking about stocking alcohol after almost a century of abstinence. From the article Retail giant Migros confronts its complicated history with alcohol
Do you agree with a recent survey of expats that Switzerland is beautiful but it’s tough to settle in and make friends?
According to an annual survey, foreign workers still love Switzerland’s quality of life but still hate how hard it is to settle in and make friends. Do you agree?
