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Why voters said ‘No’ to the Olympics

This content was published on Mar 18, 2017 In February, a majority of voters in an alpine canton rejected a proposal to host the Winter Games in 2026. What caused the local campaign to backfire?

Media ‘crucial’ in creating transparency

This content was published on Mar 17, 2017 Can the traditional media still fulfill their role as watchdog in a direct democracy when social media increasingly set the pace?

Nestlé pledges to end illegal seafood in pet food

This content was published on Mar 17, 2017 A 12-month investigationExternal link by the environmental organisation Greenpeace’s Asia branch uncovered transshipping carried out by Thai fishing fleets operating overseas in the Saya de Malha Bank in the Indian Ocean. In Thailand, the illegal catch was used to make fish paste that was converted into pet food sold under the label of Nestlé brand…

What do people earn in Switzerland?

This content was published on Mar 17, 2017 From baker to banker, Swiss workers earn salaries that must be put into perspective.

Major pension reform wins majority in parliament

This content was published on Mar 16, 2017 Parliament has approved a plan to raise the retirement age for women and a slight increase in old age pension benefits.

Switzerland attempts a makeover to seduce young Indians

This content was published on Mar 16, 2017 Will Indian film star Ranveer Singh help Switzerland shed its image as a “beautiful but boring” destination and attract young Indian tourists?

The Swiss Post drone

This content was published on Mar 15, 2017

‘I hope we’ll find ways to coexist with bears’

This content was published on Mar 15, 2017 In terms of biodiversity, Switzerland is doing very badly, finds the head of conservation biology at the University of Bern.

Why a report could help improve civic education

This content was published on Mar 15, 2017 How far should governments go to ensure voters have the knowledge to make informed decisions at the ballot box?

Asian democracy power unleashed

This content was published on Mar 14, 2017 The successful impeachment of South Korean President Park Geun-Hye has the potential to become a historic milestone in the development of modern democracy across Asia.

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