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What’s it like to move back to – or away from – Switzerland during a pandemic? What does gold mined in Peru have to do with Switzerland? Did you know that “nostalgia” is a Swiss invention?
Hear these stories and more on The Swiss Connection, our podcast that brings Swiss stories to the world with host Susan Misicka.External link
In our latest episode, we learn that changing names and continents can be the best way to cope in a pandemic. Swiss country music singer-songwriter Florian Fox tells us why he’s in the right place at the right time.
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