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SWI swissinfo.ch – the international service of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Since 1999, swissinfo.ch has fulfilled the federal government’s mandate to distribute information about Switzerland internationally, supplementing the online offerings of the radio and television stations of the SBC. Today, the international service is directed above all at an international audience interested in Switzerland, as well as at Swiss citizens living abroad.

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International Women’s Day: Why it’s so hard to be a working woman in Switzerland

Are you a woman working in Switzerland? What are the main challenges you face?

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Security at Basel Zoo, Thierry Burkart concerned about the US, and a cancelled conference


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Your thoughts on Swiss neutrality

Some say Switzerland is no longer neutral, others say Swiss neutrality hasn’t changed for centuries. The fact is that few things about Switzerland are more misunderstood than its neutrality. It’s a mixture of rigid legal norms and flexible policy. Its form adapts to the spirit of the times. What future does the Swiss neutrality model have? We asked, you answered – here are some contributions from our debate. #neutrality #independence #freedom

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Books to make you think

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On Inside Geneva this week, we take a step back from the breaking news and talk to the authors of two books about the better side of humanity.

“The defence of human rights is not a matter of holding a candle and singing Kumbaya. The defence of human rights is about playing hardball. It’s about putting pressure on governments, making them realise that repression isn’t paying because the consequences are so severe,” says Kenneth Roth, author of Righting Wrongs.

Those consequences apply to violations of the laws of war – laws that are much stricter than you might think.

“One can speak about the leaders of a war of aggression as having individual criminal responsibility. If it’s illegal for the leader,

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Lost Cells, Ep.2: Seeds of Hope

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Over the next five episodes, we’re proud to present ‘Lost Cells’, a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng) trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche, and Studio Ochenta.

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In episode two Tatiana and her husband Ratko choose cord blood banking in Switzerland for their daughter’s cells. They seek out a top US university conducting research in stem cell transplants and are offered a rare opportunity to be part of this leading-edge program.

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Ep 3 – The Program

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Tatiana and Ratko prepare to move their frozen stem cells but things don’t go as planned. Perhaps the company and its marketing aren’t everything they’ve been promised? Families around Europe begin asking questions about their cells, and where and how they’re being stored. Swiss authorities are alerted and arrange an inspection. What they discover sets off an international quest.

An original SWI swissinfo.ch (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng) trilingual podcast series in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche and Studio Ochenta.

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Swiss soldiers in Ukraine, army and secret service chiefs resign and Trump’s plans for Gaza

Here are three stories from Switzerland this week.

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Why Djibouti is Important: Switzerland’s Science Diplomacy Explained | Swiss Eyes on the World

What is Switzerland doing in Djibouti? 🇩🇯⁠

Do you know what science diplomacy is? And what do you think about it? Let us know in the comments.⁠
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Swiss bar cleared of racism after stopping white reggae gig

What are your thoughts on this?

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Swiss Stem Cell Bank Scandal: When Freezing Cord Blood Goes Wrong | Lost Cells Podcast 🎧🧬

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Lost Cells, Ep.1: The Promise

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Over the next six episodes, we’re proud to present ‘Lost Cells’, a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng) trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche and Studio Ochenta. 

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In episode one, Luis Daniel suffers from a rare type of blood cancer. Could promising stem cell research, and a baby be the chance he’s been looking for? Banking his baby’s cord blood offers an opportunity to secure a potential cure. He looks to a leading company based in

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Ep 2 – Seeds Of Hope

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Tatiana and her husband Ratko choose cord blood banking in Switzerland for their daughter’s cells. They seek out a top US university conducting research in stem cell transplants and are offered a rare opportunity to be part of this leading-edge program.

An original SWI swissinfo.ch (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng) trilingual podcast series in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche and Studio Ochenta.

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US-Russia talks on Ukraine: peace or appeasement?

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On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Inside Geneva has some big questions about the US-Russia talks this week on ending the war in Ukraine.

“Is this really a peace deal or is it just a deal about money? Or is it even some kind of capitulation or a power grab?” asks Inside Geneva host Imogen Foulkes.

What does US President Donald Trump want?

“Do you want to just stop the war, or do you want to win it? We don’t know what President Trump would consider a win. One suspects it’s a win that would be purely transactional in US interests,” says Nick Cumming-Bruce, contributor for the New York Times.

Who will have to make sure that peace is sustainable?

“The US will take the decisions

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The Challenges of Being an Independent Russian Journalists in Exile in Switzerland | On The Record

After the war in Ukraine began, several journalists from Novaya Gazeta stayed in Russia, continuing their work under censorship and, remarkably, still managing to accomplish a great deal despite the restrictions. Others left the country and started the media outlet in exile, Novaya Gazeta Europe.

Watch the full interview with Ekaterina Glikman, deputy editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Europe.

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Controversial remarks on Vance’s speech, persecution of Swiss Travellers, EU-Swiss wage protection

What do you think about this week’s news stories from Switzerland?

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Deputy Editor of Novaya Gazeta Europe: ‘Journalism No Longer Exists in Russia’ | On the record

How do journalists who were forced to leave their countries survive financially, and how do they differ from journalists who moved abroad for economic or other reasons?

Watch the full interview with Ekaterina Glikman, deputy editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Europe now.

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Glikman: ‘It pains me deeply to see what’s happening in Ukraine and Russia’ / On The Record

Ekaterina Glikman, deputy editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Europe, is the latest guest on On the Record. In the latest episode, she talks about the challenges of working as a journalist in exile in Switzerland, and how the new media outlet covers events in Ukraine and Russia.
After the war in Ukraine began, several journalists from Novaya Gazeta stayed in Russia, continuing their work under censorship and, remarkably, still managing to accomplish a great deal despite the restrictions. Others left the country and started the media outlet in exile, Novaya Gazeta Europe.

Glikman lives in Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland with her Swiss husband, while most of her colleagues are based in Latvia. She has an unusual passion – studying weevils. She travels to the jungles of Thailand to catch

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Ekaterina Glikman: ‘It pains me to see what’s happening in Ukraine and Russia’ | On The Record

Ekaterina Glikman, deputy editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Europe, is the latest guest on On the Record. In the latest episode, she talks about the challenges of working as a journalist in exile in Switzerland, and how the new media outlet covers events in Ukraine and Russia.

Stay tuned for the full interview!

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Lost Cells is out now!

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SWI swissinfo.ch’s new podcast tells the story of the families affected by a private stem cell banking scandal with Switzerland at its heart.

Subscribe for free to our new podcast ‘Lost Cells’ wherever you get your podcasts. Episode one is released on February 18, 2025.

Listen to this new podcast in English (https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/lostcells) // French (https://www.swissinfo.ch/fre/cellules-perdues/) // Spanish (https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/madre-celula/)

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Aid, cuts and consequences

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On Inside Geneva, we take a deep dive into the United States’ cuts in foreign aid.

“In Colombia, they’ve just had to lay off 200 staff who were doing the demining in the south of the country. So, all of a sudden, these families have no work. And the alternative in the area, you know what it is: coca plants. So how is that in the US interest?” asks Tamar Gabelnick, director of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.

“The freezing is not democratic. Congress has voted for some of these programmes and it’s Mr. Trump, Mr. Musk, etc. who are cutting them out without the approval of Congress. So, legally, I don’t see how they can do this,” says analyst Daniel Warner.

Why is Washington cutting

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Ep 1 – The Promise

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Luis Daniel suffers from a rare blood cancer. Could promising stem cell research, and a baby be the chance he’s been looking for? Banking his baby’s cord blood offers an opportunity to secure a potential cure. He looks to a leading company based in Switzerland to help him protect himself and his family. 

An original SWI swissinfo.ch (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng) trilingual podcast series in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche and Studio Ochenta.

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Snow Polo World Cup in St Moritz 🐎 | #switzerland #polo

We went to the Snow Polo World Cup last weekend. Here’s what we found out about the sport 🐎

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US limits AI chip access, Switzerland bans international adoptions, TikTok’s ‘Paracetamol Challenge’

Here are three news stories from Switzerland you shouldn’t have missed this week.  

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Unveiling Ancient Life: Microorganisms in Melting Glaciers in Swiss Alps

This episode takes you to the Rhone glacier in the Swiss Alps, which is rapidly melting and releasing ancient microorganisms.

These microorganisms, which have been trapped in the ice for thousands of years, are now being studied by scientists from the Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape (WSL).

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Unveiling Ancient Life: Microorganisms in Melting Glaciers in Swiss Alps

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This episode takes listeners to the Rhone glacier in the Alps, which is rapidly melting and releasing ancient microorganisms. These microorganisms, which have been trapped in the ice for thousands of years, are now being studied by scientists from the Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape (WSL).

Journalists Céline Stegmüller and Luigi Jorio join the researchers on the glacier to observe their methods of collecting and analyzing these microorganisms. The team, led by Beat Frey, uses custom-made equipment to filter meltwater and capture bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The goal is to understand the diversity and potential applications of these microorganisms, which could include

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how has the world changed in 2024? UN correspondents look back

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In this week’s Inside Geneva episode, UN correspondents in Geneva and New York look back at 2024. 

Dorian Burkhalter, journalist, SWI swissinfo.ch: ‘Wars everywhere, climate change, deepening inequalities, AI…it’s just threats everywhere. But it just seems like the more global our problems are becoming, the weaker the UN is also becoming.’ 

But is the biggest event of the year the US election? 

Nick Cumming-Bruce, contributor, New York Times: ‘It’s hard to top the US election because it’s already dominating the conversation on everything else that we’ve covered in 2024.’ 

What could an isolationist America first strategy mean for the UN, and for the multilateral system? 

Dawn Clancy, UN correspondent,

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Cowbells, bigger army budget and Christmas spending: the three news stories from Switzerland


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Climate solution for the future: How to keep cities cool during heatwaves

Over the past few weeks, snow has blanketed many parts of Switzerland, including Bern, where we record our science podcast, The Swiss Connection. ❄️🎙️⁠

Even though it’s full-on winter here, our latest episode is all about heat waves and climate change with our science journalist, Luigi Jorio. ⁠

Cities tend to get hotter than the countryside during a heatwave. So, what can be done about these urban heat traps? How can we make hot summers more bearable for city dwellers? ⁠

Listen to our podcast, or search for The Swiss Connection wherever you get your podcasts.⁠


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Climate solution for the future: How to keep cities cool during heatwaves

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Cities tend to get hotter than the countryside when a heatwave hits. What can be done about these urban heat traps? How can hot summers be made more tolerable for city dwellers? SWI swissinfo.ch asked an expert at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich.

If you are interested in reading about this story (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/how-to-keep-cities-cool-during-heatwaves/87444293) or other science stories from Switzerland please visit www.swissinfo.ch/science (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/topic/science/) .

Jounalist: Luigi Jorio (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/author/luigi-jorio/)
Host: Jo Fahy (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/author/jo-fahy/)
Audio editor/video journalist: Michele

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Putting the brakes on immigration in Switzerland

The permanent resident population in Switzerland exceeded nine million people for the first time at the end of June this year. The next milestone, according to experts, is reaching the 10-million mark a few years from now. The rapid growth has positive aspects: the economy is flourishing.  But the infrastructure is under heavy strain and housing is scarce and expensive. We take a closer look at political moves to address the issue of population growth in Switzerland.

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