A black bin bag can tell you a lot about a country. We follow the trail from Swiss kitchen cupboards to national targets and discover why one of Europe’s wealthiest nations still throws away so much edible food, and what it will actually take to change that. With fresh data, on‑the‑ground audits and candid insights from practitioners, we unpack the gap between lofty climate goals and everyday habits. We also explain why households remain the biggest lever for meaningful climate...
Read More »Climate Solution Series: How does Switzerland deal with the food waste problem?
Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) A black bin bag can tell you a lot about a country. We follow the trail from Swiss kitchen cupboards to national targets and discover why one of Europe’s wealthiest nations still throws away so much edible food—and what it will actually take to change that. With fresh data, on‑the‑ground auditing, and candid insights from practitioners, we break down the gap between lofty goals and everyday habits,...
Read More »Switzerland unveils the world’s first e‑skis
It might sound like an April Fool’s gag, but a Swiss company is very serious about its e-skis – the world’s first battery-powered skis. Visit Swissinfo to find out exactly how these e-skis work and what critics have to say. --- 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 videos visit swissinfo.ch...
Read More »Swiss voters reject media licence fee cut and back individual taxation for spouses
Visit Swissinfo to read more about the four votes. --- 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 videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Read More »Swiss votes March 8, 2026 #switzerland
Swiss voters have clearly rejected a reduction in radio and TV licence fees to 200 francs. What do opponents and supporters of the initiative say about the result? We gathered their reactions. --- 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 videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel:...
Read More »Climate solutions series: a Swiss community living on 2,000 watts
Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) What does a good life look like when you cap your energy use at 2,000 watts? We take you inside Zurich’s "Hunziker Areal", a car‑free, cooperative neighbourhood turning a bold climate target into liveable daily routines. From shared workshops and tool libraries to efficient buildings and smart mobility, we unpack how design and community can shrink environmental impact while expanding comfort,...
Read More »Swiss Vote Explained: Why the Media Licence Fee Could Be Cut
On March 8, the Swiss will vote on an initiative that wants to almost halve the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)’s television and radio licence fee for households and exempt companies from paying it. --- 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 videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube...
Read More »Bonus Episode – The Trends Shaping the Pharmaceutical Industry in 2026
Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) Join host, Jo Fahy, and pharmaceuticals and healthcare reporter, Jessica Davis Pluss, to weigh up the forces shaping pharma in 2026. From AI’s real gains in clinics and labs, to the case for inclusive data, we also discuss the politics of who funds innovation, and why rare diseases and antibiotics deserve our focus. SWI swissinfo.ch (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/) is a public service media...
Read More »Lost CCTV images, UN experts back student protesters and Swiss plan against anti‑LGBTIQ+ hate crime
Here are three stories from Switzerland this week. --- 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 videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel: http://www.youtube.com/swissinfovideos Subscribe:...
Read More »High on a Swiss hill: the oldest playable organ in the world
Nearly 600 years old...and still playable! 🎶 Built in the 1430s, the organ in Sion is considered the oldest functioning organ in the world. Thanks to careful preservation and modern protection techniques, it has survived over the centuries and continues to draw visitors from around the globe to canton Valais. Visit Swissinfo to read more about the history of this unique instrument. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to...
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