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Swiss hurdler loses doping ban appeal on eve of Olympics

This content was published on Jul 23, 2021 Swiss athlete Kariem Hussein fails to overturn a doping ban on the eve of the Olympic Games.

What do you think of the Olympics during the Covid-19 pandemic?

What is the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Olympic games? Join our debate!

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Olympic Games: when the dream becomes a nightmare

This content was published on Jul 23, 2021 Young elite athletes dream of Olympic glory. But for some, success goes hand in hand with trauma.

Culture

Swiss not (fully) converted to virtual concerts and events

This content was published on Jul 22, 2021 Physical concerts and events remain much more popular in Switzerland than digital alternatives. But people are willing to fork out for online shows.

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History

150 years ago, the first woman conquered the Matterhorn

This content was published on Jul 22, 2021 British climber Lucy Walker reached the peak of the iconic Matterhorn six years after her compatriot Edward Whymper.

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Petition lodged to slow the shelving of FM radio

This content was published on Jul 21, 2021 Private radio entrepreneur Roger Schawinski, who started the petition, said on Wednesday that the phasing out of very high frequency waves (VHF-FM) is contrary to the federal law guaranteeing free access to radio. Campaigners also cited media expert Urs Saxer, who has said the phase-out means the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC, SWI swissinfo.ch’s parent organisation) won’t…

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Rising numbers of hikers and bikers boost Swiss economy

This content was published on Jul 21, 2021 Numbers engaging in outdoor activities like walking, cycling or mountain biking continued to rise in Switzerland in 2019, boosting the economy.

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Education

Erasmus and Switzerland – what next for student exchanges?

This content was published on Jul 21, 2021 Switzerland’s refusal of the framework agreement with the European Union will have a direct impact on Swiss student mobility.

Culture

Daily dispatches from the 74th Locarno Film Festival

This content was published on Jul 20, 2021 On August 4, 2021, the Locarno Film Festival opens for the 74th time. We'll be there to bring you insights and behind-the-scenes exclusives.

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Swiss welcome addition of ski mountaineering as Olympic sport

This content was published on Jul 20, 2021 Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, a decision that bodes well for Switzerland.

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