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“dialogue” – discussions and information from Switzerland

“dialogue” aims to bridge language divides and foster closer connections between people living in Switzerland and the Swiss Abroad. Users are encouraged to delve into contemporary subjects and engage in multilingual debates.

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Engage in discussions on current issues with Swiss residents and expatriates in one of the four national languages, or in English.

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Content highlights from across Switzerland

The editorial team behind “dialogue”, which comprises journalists from the five divisions of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRF, RTS, RSI, RTR, and SWI swissinfo.ch), circulate and translate selected standout content produced by these units. In doing so, “dialogue” allows its users to benefit from the different perspectives offered by the different linguistic regions of Switzerland.

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Empty shop windows hurt attractiveness of Swiss cities

This content was published on Empty shop windows are increasing in Swiss cities as online retail grows. Local authorities and businesses are trying to bring life back to town centres.

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A reconstruction of the first European rover heading to Mars in 2028: a geologist from Ticino is also involved in the project.

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The hunt for alien life in canton Ticino

This content was published on Two researchers explain how science is searching for traces of life beyond Earth – an interstellar journey from Locarno and Cureglia to exoplanets and Martian rocks.

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How a UN body runs the global postal network from Bern

This content was published on From the Swiss capital, the Universal Postal Union oversees a global infrastructure through which millions of letters and parcels pass every day.

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Food safety

Baby formula recall in Switzerland: why the delay?

This content was published on Several infant formula brands have recalled batches since January over traces of a potentially dangerous toxin, raising fresh questions about inspection standards.

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The survey

In 2025, 55,000 people took part in the third major survey of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation on the Swiss population’s state of mind.

Read the results of the third edition of the “How are you, Switzerland?” opinion poll:

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How are the Swiss Abroad doing? They find themselves between performance pressure and retirement. The major SBC opinion poll shows that satisfaction is high but there is criticism regarding politics and the welfare state.

Read more findings on the Swiss Abroad in the following article:

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Compare your own views: how did people respond in the survey when asked about various issues, such as education or politics? Where do you stand in comparison with people living in Switzerland and the Swiss Abroad? Time to find out!

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How to engage on “dialogue”

“dialogue” is the first journalistic service of national scope, backed by the units of the SBC: RSI, RTR, RTS, SRF, and SWI swissinfo.ch. Our editorial team moderates comments in the debates and translates them into the national languages and in English with the help of artificial intelligence. Please be aware that comments are moderated in accordance with guidelines set by the SBC:

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