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Women’s Health Meets Drug Design and Medical Research
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- Women’s Health Meets Drug Design and Medical Research
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- 19:18
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- 9 months ago
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We trace how sex and gender shape drug development, from male-heavy mouse studies to the split results in Lecanemab’s Alzheimer’s trial. Experts explain why regulators should keep approvals moving while demanding smarter design, better reporting, and post-approval answers.
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Journalist: Jessica Davis Plüss (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/healthcare-innovation/longevity-clinics-modern-day-snake-oil-or-the-key-to-healthy-ageing/89101132)
Host: Jo Fahy (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/author/jo-fahy/)
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- The bise, the Swiss wind with a mind of its own
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Do you know what the bise is?
It’s a wind that blows only in Switzerland, and it’s notorious for leaving people with headaches and aches. 🌬️
But here’s what makes it unusual: while most winds in Switzerland blow from west to east, the bise does the exact opposite.
Read our article on Swissinfo to find out why.
#switzerland #swissalps #swissweather #mountains #weatherphenomenon #wind #bise #meteo
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- Should Switzerland replace compulsory military service with ‘citizen service’?
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- On November 30, the Swiss will vote on an initiative to reform military service.
The idea is to introduce compulsory civic service for all Swiss nationals residing in the country.
Visit Swissinfo to read more about what’s at stake in the vote.
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- Young Ukrainians seek Swiss protection, road deaths, Chefs lose residency over language test
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- A rise in young Ukrainian men applying for protection in Switzerland, a spike in road deaths and Michelin-starred Thai chefs expelled over a failed German test. Here are three stories from Switzerland this week.
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- Swiss investigation finds Israel used misleading 3D images in military videos
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Israel introduced a new form of propaganda in its war in Gaza that relied heavily on 3D images combined with real drone footage.
An international investigation, involving Switzerland’s public broadcaster SRF found that some of the images used to illustrate hospitals and buildings in Gaza – allegedly hiding command centres of the Palestinian militant group Hamas – are intended to look real but key elements were entirely fabricated.
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- Can New Alzheimer’s Drugs Really Make a Difference? Listen to The Swiss Connection Science Podcast
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Alzheimer’s disease is more than age-related memory loss—it’s a serious brain disorder.
In the latest episode of the Swiss Connection Science podcast, Swissinfo healthcare reporter Jessica Davis Pluess explores the science, hope, and controversy surrounding new Alzheimer’s drugs like Leqembi and Kisunla.
With billions invested and global regulatory decisions diverging, what do these treatments mean for patients and healthcare systems?
Tune in now, wherever you get your podcasts.
#AlzheimersAwareness #DementiaSupport #BrainHealth #AlzheimersResearch #MemoryCare #AlzheimersDisease #CaregiverSupport #MentalHealthMatters #Neuroscience #SciencePodcast #HealthPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #MedicalNews #PodcastLife #NewPodcastAlert #SwissScience #Switzerland #Swiss---
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- Cracking the Alzheimer’s Code
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- 22:02
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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Alzheimer’s disease is more than age-related memory loss—it’s a serious brain disorder. In this episode of the Swiss Connection Science podcast, Swissinfo healthcare reporter Jessica Davis Pluess explores the science, hope, and controversy surrounding new Alzheimer’s drugs like Leqembi and Kisunla. With billions invested and global regulatory decisions diverging, what do these treatments mean for patients and healthcare systems?
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Journalist: Jessica Davis Plüss (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/healthcare-innovation/longevity-clinics-m...
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- All aboard? Let the yodelling begin with ‘Sämi the singing driver’ 🚌
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Bus driver and yodeller Sämi Zumbrunn turns every ride into an unforgettable experience.
Who better to act as ambassador for a Swiss tradition that could soon be on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list? We meet him in the Bernese Oberland.
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- New night train, voting rights for foreign residents and Switzerland as the place to be
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Here are three stories from Switzerland you may have missed this week.
Number one: Switzerland was ranked number one country to be living in, in case world chaos breaks out, by London-based consulting firm.
Number two: starting in April, Swiss Federal Railways plans to run a night train to Sweden thrice a week, if Parliament accepts the government's proposed funding for it.
Number three: canton Bern is assessing the possibility of allowing foreign residents to vote at the municipal level, becoming the 5th Swiss canton to do so.
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- Spell check: the Swiss origins of the European witch craze
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- As we get ready for the spookiest night of the year, we revisit one of our most haunting stories. 🧙♀️
Six hundred years ago a grisly witch hunt in the Simmental, a valley in canton Bern, was described in a book. This went on to become the blueprint for witch hunts throughout Europe.
Want to know more? Then read the full article on Swissinfo.
#Halloween #HappyHalloween #SpookySeason #Witch #HalloweenWitch #TrickOrTreat #Creepy #Switzerland #swiss
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- Swiss Longevity clinics: modern-day snake oil or the key to healthy ageing? Listen to our podcast 🎧
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The new season of our Swiss Connection podcast is now live! 🎙️
Today's episode is all about longevity and the booming market for anti-ageing treatments.
The search for the elixir of life has been going on since time immemorial – and Switzerland has played a key role. Although scientists have yet to come up with a winning formula, the Alpine nation has a booming market for treatments, pills and gadgets that claim to slow ageing and help us live healthier, longer lives.
Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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- E-ID in Switzerland: Why Do the Swiss Keep Voting on the Same Thing?
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- After September’s vote on the electronic ID, many of you asked: “Why do the Swiss keep voting on the same issues?” 🗳️
Watch this video to find out!
And visit Swissinfo to learn more about how Swiss direct democracy works.
#SwissDemocracy #VoteSwitzerland #SwissPolitics #DirectDemocracy #SwissReferendum #SwitzerlandVotes #DemocracyInAction #SwissCitizens #Switzerland
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- Taking the pulse of the UN at 80
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- 43:26
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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This week on Inside Geneva, we take the pulse of the United Nations as it turns 80.
“Someone celebrating their 80th birthday cannot be expected to be in tip-top shape. The UN is an old lady,” says Corinne Momal-Vanian, executive director at the Kofi Annan Foundation.
Some world leaders don’t have much time for the UN.
“All I got from the UN was an escalator that stopped halfway on the way up and a teleprompter that didn’t work,” said US President Donald Trump.
Others think it needs an injection of fresh ideas.
“We have to reimagine the UN, and reimagine multilateralism, from the point of confidence. And this confidence only comes once we account for the lived realities of people from the Global South,” says Prathit Singh, project coordinator at the Geneva Policy Outlook.
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- Swiss Longevity clinics: modern-day snake oil or the key to healthy ageing?
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- 22:38
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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The search for the elixir of life has been going on since time immemorial – and Switzerland has played a key role. Although scientists have yet to come up with a winning formula, the Alpine nation has a booming market for treatments, pills and gadgets that claim to slow ageing and help us live healthier, longer lives.
Visit SWI swissinfo.ch for more on this topic and a video on this story. (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/healthcare-innovation/longevity-clinics-modern-day-snake-oil-or-the-key-to-healthy-ageing/89101132) Please come to SWI swissinfo.ch for more of our science stories from Switzerland (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/topic/science/) .
Jounalist: Jessica Davis Plüss (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/healthcare-innovation/longevity-clinics-modern-day-snake-oil-or-the-key-to-healthy-ageing/89101132)
Host: Jo Fahy (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/author/jo-fa...
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- Storm Benjamin, Swiss village relocation and festive lights curfew
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Storm Benjamin batters Switzerland, Brienz villagers seek permanent relocation and a curfew on Christmas lights sparks debate. Here are three stories from Switzerland this week.
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- Swiss vote: taxing the rich to save the planet?
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Should Inheritance Be Taxed to Fight Climate Change? 💰🌍
A new initiative in Switzerland proposes a 50% inheritance tax on fortunes over CHF 50million, aiming to fund the country’s green transition and tackle the climate crisis.
Supporters say it’s about climate justice, arguing that the wealthiest individuals, with their larger carbon footprints, should contribute more to sustainable solutions. The tax could generate billions for climate action.
But critics, including the Swiss federal government, warn it could push entrepreneurs and capital abroad, risking a loss in jobs and tax revenue.
What are your thoughts?
#InheritanceTax #ClimateJustice #SwissPolitics #TaxTheRich #GreenTransition #Sustainability #SwissNews #ClimateAction #WealthTax #DirectDemocracy #EconomicPolicy #SocialJustice #Taxation #FinanceNews #ClimateCrisis #SwissEconomy
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- Are Democracies Copying Russia's Repressive Playbook?
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- 30:54
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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On our Inside Geneva podcast this week, we ask: are other countries following Russia’s lead in cracking down on freedom of expression?
“I feel as though I’m monitoring a repression handbook used by the Russian government against its own civil society and, unfortunately, this handbook has been copied by other leaders in some democratic countries,” says Mariana Katzarova, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Russia.
Russian journalists warn us not to take our freedoms for granted.
“It’s been more than a year since I was released from prison. Every morning I open my eyes and I’m so thankful. I know ‘democracy’ and ‘press freedom’ can sound vague to people living ordinary lives but when it comes to your door and rings your bell, it’s too late,” says Alsu Kurmasheva, Russian journalist freed in a 2024 prisoner sw...
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- Swiss Gaza flotilla activists return, Ukrainian protection status, social media ban for minors
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Here are three stories from Switzerland you may have missed this week.
Number one: all 19 Swiss members of the Gaza flotilla have returned home this week after being expelled from Israel.
Number two: starting in November, Ukrainian refugees from seven western regions of the country will no longer be eligible for S protection status in Switzerland.
Number three: the head of the Association of School Principals in German-speaking Switzerland says social media should be banned for minors.
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- The three most discussed debates this September #switzerland
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- What were the three topics our users discussed most in September?
✈️ Alleged Russian drones and fighter jets in NATO airspace: do you see Vladimir Putin’s Russia as a threat to Europe?
💸 Swiss health insurance premiums are set to rise again. Should they be based on income?
🗣️ Some German-speaking cantons have decided to delay teaching French until secondary school. Is it important to learn a second national language early?
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- Locarno Pact Turns 100: What Can Modern Diplomacy Learn? #switzerland #peace
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- What the Locarno Pact Can Teach Us 100 Years On 🕊️
This week marks 100 years since the signing of the Locarno Pact, which brought a brief moment of peace after the First World War.
Take a look at this video to find out how Locarno became the ‘city of peace’.
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- Hiroshima and Nagasaki 80 Years Later: What Do Japanese Teenagers Think About Nuclear Arms?
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Eighty years have passed since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In Japan, the post-war generation now makes up the majority of the population, raising the challenge of how to pass wartime memories on.
How do Japanese teenagers view nuclear weapons possession?
Head over to Swissinfo to find out.
#Hiroshima #Nagasaki #NuclearWeapons #NuclearDisarmament #History
#JapaneseHistory #Japan #Peace #Switzerland #Swiss
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- Unlocking climate secrets frozen for 1.2 million years #switzerland #climatechange
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Swiss scientists are drilling deep into Antarctic ice that is more than 1.2 million years old to reveal how Earth’s climate has changed over time. By analysing ancient air bubbles, the team at the University of Bern is uncovering greenhouse gas levels and glacial cycles from long before human influence.
These discoveries could help us understand natural climate shifts and offer powerful insight into today’s accelerating change and where our planet may be heading next.
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- Swiss Voters Approve e-ID: Reactions from Supporters and Opponents
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Swiss voters came out in favour of introducing an electronic ID on Sunday. The referendum committee’s campaign didn’t manage to sway public opinion: 50.4% backed the idea of a state-run e-ID.
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- Inside Geneva’s final summer profile: ICRC physiotherapist Rieke Hayes
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- 28:32
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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This week, in the final episode of our Summer Profiles series on the Inside Geneva podcast, host Imogen Foulkes talks to Irish physiotherapist Rieke Hayes, who now works in Gaza for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
“I think I went into physio with the classic idea – I’d have a little clinic, do outpatients, you know, back pain, neck pain. Turns out I really, really didn’t enjoy that setting at all once I was in it,” says Hayes.
Her first posting was unexpected.
“I got this email: would you be willing to go to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in two weeks’ time? I didn’t know what DPRK was, so, yes, North Korea, and I went, of course, yes.”
Now, she works in Gaza, treating patients with spinal injuries.
“It’s very complicated for someone wi...
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- Swiss voters back e-ID and abolish rental tax
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Swiss citizens have approved the introduction of an electronic proof of identity (e-ID) and the abolition of the rental tax for homeowners.
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- Ban on gender surgery for minors, 100% US tariff on Swiss drugs and flat-rate passport fee
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- A ban on gender-affirming surgery for minors, a 100% US tariff on drug imports and a flat fee for naturalisation. Here are three stories from Switzerland this week.
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- Is Swiss Neutrality Still a Thing? | Your Questions Answered
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Neutrality in Switzerland: still relevant today? 🇨🇭🧀
And what does Swiss cheese have to do with it? Watch this video to find out and head over to SWI swissinfo.ch for more answers to your questions.
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- Freedoms for cats, climate change's impact on health, World record wine popping
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Animal welfare groups asked canton Zurich to regulate its outdoor feline population but the government refused to introduce compulsory measures for neutering and chipping.
Heatwaves are becoming a health concern: a new study shows that several thousands people lost their lives across Europes because of climate change.
Switzerland holds a new Guinness World Record for most bottles of wine opened simultaneously!
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- From Cows’ Horns to Women’s Rights: Switzerland’s Most Bizarre Votes
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Switzerland’s Weirdest Votes 🇨🇭
Switzerland holds more referendums than any other country in the world and some of them are truly unique.
Over the years, Swiss citizens have voted on everything from marriage laws that once restricted women’s rights, to whether farmers should be allowed to keep their cows’ horns, and even the maximum stake allowed in casinos.
In this video, we take a closer look at some of the most bizarre votes in Swiss history.
On September 28, the Swiss will head to the polls once again to decide on two major issues: the introduction of a digital identity (e-ID) and the abolition of the rental value tax for homeowners
Visit swissinfo to read more about these votes.
#Switzerland #SwissReferendum #SwissPolitics #DirectDemocracy #eID #PropertyTax #SwissNews #SwissCows #WomensRights #VoteCH #SwissDemocracy #SwissLife #SwissInnovation
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- What Happens When You Discover Your 8th Cousin Lives in Switzerland?
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- When Juliette found out her grandmother's mother was Swiss, she started building her family tree to find out exactly where the Vosti came from. She then set out on a journey to visit the place where her great-great-grandfather emigrated from: Gerra Verzasca. There she met her 8th cousins Linda and Remo who kindly shared more insight into their common family tree.
Read all about their family reunion: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/swiss-genealogy-emigration-from-verzasca-to-australia/89853858
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- Is the UN still relevant at 80?
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- 31:09
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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The United Nations General Assembly has officially opened and the organisation marked its 80th anniversary. Inside Geneva asks whether the body remains relevant.
“If you're a refugee in Bangladesh, or seeking protection in South Sudan, the UN may be imperfect but it’s still relevant,” says Richard Gowan from the International Crisis Group.
The UN is bigger than many of us think.
“We do sometimes forget that the UN still has 60,000 peacekeepers deployed around the world and that it continues to run vast humanitarian operations. So the UN isn’t dead, but I think it’s drifting,” he says.
But what about the UN’s original role – resolving conflicts and promoting peace?
“US President Donald Trump said he wants the UN to refocus on peace and security. But in reality, the US, along with...
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- How Neutrality Shapes the Swiss Franc | Your Questions Answered
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- What impact does Swiss neutrality have on the strength of its currency? And where does this unique policy come from? We break it all down in this video.
Got a question about Swiss neutrality? Drop it in the comments!
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- Helicopter ride for fish, Fedpol recommending to skip skin colour, closer ties with the EU
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Fish in the national park are evacuated via helicopter, Swiss voters are in favour of closer ties with the European union and Fedpol issues a recommendation concerning skin colour notification in their database.
Catch up on this week’s top Swiss news stories in under 90 seconds. 🇨🇭 🚁 🐟
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- Juliette finds out where her Grandma really came from!
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Juliette's grandmother grew up a foster child in Australia... and didn't know she had Swiss ancestry. Her granddaughter Juliette started digging into birth indexes and other public records to find out who her relatives are. She ended up visiting a tiny village in southern Switzerland, where her great-great-grandfather emigrated from, in 1859.
Read their full family history here: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/swiss-genealogy-emigration-from-verzasca-to-australia/89853858
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- What Happens If Switzerland Is Attacked? | Swiss Neutrality Explained
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Swiss neutrality isn’t always easy to understand. You sent us your questions, and we’ve answered a selection of them.
Stay tuned for part two.
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- Swiss vote on e-ID: will digital identity finally go public? | Swissinfo explains
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Is Switzerland ready to go digital with its identity cards? 📱
On September 28, Swiss citizens will vote on the introduction of a state-run digital identity (e-ID).
This is important for the diaspora, as it would give them easier access to government services. Swissinfo explains what is at stake in the vote.
We break down what’s at stake in this crucial referendum. Why was the first version rejected in 2021? What’s changed? And why are some groups still opposed?
Visit SWI swissinfo.ch to read more about the benefits for Swiss citizens abroad, the privacy concerns raised by opponents and what the e-ID could mean for the future of online voting and digital democracy in Switzerland.
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swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events.
For more articles, interviews and vid...
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- Indonesians Sue Holcim, Swiss Dies in Lisbon Crash, Abortions to Be Free in Switzerland
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Indonesians sue Holcim over climate damage, Swiss woman dies in Lisbon funicular crash and abortions are set to become free in Switzerland.
Catch up on this week’s top Swiss news stories in under 90 seconds. 🌍🚡🧑⚕️
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- Swissinfo Investigates – How Russia Is Censoring the Internet | #switzerland #runet
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- What is Russia’s digital Iron Curtain?
Russia is turning its internet into one of the most restricted digital spaces in the world. Thousands of websites, including Facebook, Instagram and even Swissinfo, are blocked, making access to global information nearly impossible without a VPN.
But VPNs are now under attack too, as authorities crack down on tools that bypass censorship. Visit Swissinfo to read more.
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- Swiss Research Tackles the Ethics of Social Scoring Systems | #switzerland #china
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Are social scoring systems a threat to democracy?
Our reporter Benjamin von Wyl explains how behaviour-based reward systems – like China’s social credit model – are sparking debate in Western democracies.
While the EU has banned AI-driven social scoring, Switzerland has yet to follow suit. A Swiss research team is now investigating how to define and regulate these systems to protect privacy, equality and democratic values.
Could rewarding “good” behaviour with data-driven bonuses lead to automated discrimination or deepen social divides? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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- Inside Geneva’s Summer Profiles: Stéphane Jaquemet
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- 30:38
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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On World Humanitarian Day, Inside Geneva spoke to a man who has dedicated his life to humanitarian work. He grew up in a quiet Swiss village – so what inspired him to take this path?
“When I was young, I quickly realised that many people didn’t have the same opportunities, they didn’t have equal chances. And to me, that felt fundamentally wrong,” says humanitarian worker Stéphane Jaquemet.
His first posting was to Gaza in the 1980s.
“Gaza was already in a bad state at the time. I think there were nightly curfews and raids by the Israeli army. They would break into homes and mainly arrest young people,” he says.
Then came the 1990s and the conflict in Yugoslavia.
“A conflict in the middle of Europe: I don’t think we were ready for that, or for witnessing the same kinds of violations...
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- Schwingen Abroad: What It Means for a Swiss Abroad to Compete at the Swiss Wrestling Festival
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Ever heard of Schwingen? 🤼🇨🇭
Schwingen, or Swiss wrestling, is a traditional and much-loved sport in Switzerland. But beyond its borders, it’s a different story. So what does it mean to be a Swiss wrestler abroad?
We spoke to three Schwingers from North America about what it means to take part in the Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival this weekend.
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- Riots in Lausanne, Swiss wrestlers and baby names | 3 stories from 🇨🇭
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Violent protests broke out against the police in Lausanne following the death of a teenager on Sunday. In Glarus, Swiss wrestlers are getting ready to compete for the podium at the National wrestling and alpine games festival. The Federal statistical office has revealed which names were the most used for babies born in 2024.
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- Swiss-Canadian Wrestler Keeps Schwingen Alive in Quebec 🤼🇨🇭🇨🇦
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- 🇨🇭 Meet Thomas Badat, a Swiss-Canadian wrestler who’s travelled from Quebec to compete at the Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival—the biggest event in traditional Swiss sport, Schwingen. 🤼♂️
Thomas started Schwingen at just five years old, but in Canada, the sport is barely known and hard to practise. With only one club serving a vast region, keeping the tradition alive isn’t easy.
So what’s it like being a Swiss Abroad Schwinger? Thomas shares his story, challenges and pride in staying connected to his roots.
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- Hiroshima Survivor Speaks Out: A Lifelong Voice for Peace
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- 9:14
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- 80 years after the atomic bomb, a leading advocate shares her testimony — from surviving unimaginable horror to speaking at the UN for a world free of nuclear weapons.
On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Three days later, a second bomb fell on Nagasaki. The bombings forced Japan’s surrender, ending World War II, but at a devastating cost: an estimated 210,000 lives.
Michiko Kodama was seven years old and inside a school building on the outskirts of the Hiroshima city, some 4 km from the hypocentre when the bomb exploded.
Kodama survived the explosion and its aftermath, becoming one of the last hibakusha – the Japanese term for atomic bomb survivors. Today, the number of hibakusha still alive has fallen below 100,000, with an average age of over 86. In postwar Japan, they held a complex and often painful status in society – feared, stigmatised, and sometimes even blamed. Many were unable to speak open...
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- Grande Dixence Dam: Europe’s Tallest Hydropower Marvel Turns 75 | #switzerland #engineering
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Discover the Grande Dixence, the tallest gravity dam in Europe and a symbol of Swiss engineering excellence. 🇨🇭
At 75 years old, this hydropower giant in the heart of the Swiss Alps remains a cornerstone of Switzerland’s renewable energy strategy.
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- Why Is Switzerland Sitting Out The Race To Attract US Scientists? | #US #switzerland #science
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Why Switzerland isn’t competing for America’s scientists
As the United States slashes funding for scientific research and places increasing pressure on universities, many top researchers are seeking opportunities abroad. While much of Europe is actively welcoming this talent with open arms, Switzerland is taking a different approach – choosing not to join the race to attract them.
Visit Swissinfo to read more about why Switzerland is standing apart, and what this means for the future of global science and innovation.
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- Listen again: Herwig Schopper, Former CERN head has served science and peace for 100 years
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- 18:17
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- 11 months ago
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We’ve received the sad news that former CERN director and experimental physicist Herwig Schopper has passed away at the age of 101. He was considered the grandfather of the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, helped promote peace through a Middle Eastern science hub, and voiced his concerns about the Nobel Prize. In 2024, just before his 100th birthday, we had the chance to visit him at his home on Lake Geneva. We spoke with him about some of the highlights of his career and his personal thoughts on research and its potential to contribute to peacebuilding.
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- Helsinki Accords at 50: Remembering the Women Who Resisted and Acted | #women
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Fifty years on from the Helsinki Accords, we remember the women who resisted and took action – transforming a diplomatic agreement into a powerful human rights movement.
Visit Swissinfo to learn more about their stories.
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- Inside Geneva’s Summer Profiles: the Red Cross Museum
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- 26:28
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- 11 months ago
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Inside Geneva’s fourth summer profile – not a person, but a much-loved museum.
“In this museum, we ask an essential question: what does humanitarian action have to do with me, in my life, here and now?” says Pascal Hufschmid, director of the Red Cross Museum.
This month there’s a special exhibition, “Tuning in” … to the sound of humanity.
“It’s an exhibition conceived as an exploration of sound archives – particularly humanitarian sound archives – preserved here in Geneva at the International Committee of the Red Cross
(ICRC) and at the museum,” says curator Elisa Rusca.
“It’s also a way of saying that, no matter who we are or where we come from, the way we feel is the same and our internal voice is just as important as the one that comes out,” Rusca says.
The mu...
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- How semiconductors are made: inside the chip manufacturing process | #switzerland #semiconductor
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Making semiconductor chips for computers, machinery, transport and many other devices is a costly, time-consuming process.
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