SNB & CHF

This year has seen an increase in asylum seekers, in particular from Eritrea and Syria. But across the country local authorities are struggling to find appropriate housing for migrants. (RTS/swissinfo.ch). In canton Vaud the practice of accommodating people in underground bunkers has caused a controversy. The air raid shelter in the village of Bussigny for instance houses up to 50 men in three bedrooms, with two showers and four toilets. There are no windows. To get fresh air, the men have...

A landslide in southern Switzerland has left two dead. The area in Lugano, Ticino, hadn’t been included in national danger zone maps. A wall apparently collapsed after days of heavy rainfall, and toppled onto the building. It follows the deaths a week before of a mother and her child in a separate landslide in the canton. --- 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...

In Geneva’s Pâquis district – one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan parts of the city – numerous surveillance cameras were recently introduced to fight crime (SRG 10vor10, swissinfo.ch) --- 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:...

Every 10 years the Swiss government distributes potassium iodide tablets to people living near nuclear plants, but how effective are they? (SRF, swissinfo.ch) --- 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:...

Since Uber’s ride sharing service arrived in Europe, it has offered an alternative to traditional taxis and disrupted the market. But what’s hidden behind the lower fares? (SRG 10vor10, swissinfo.ch) --- 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:...

The former federal chancellor wants Swiss political parties banned from launching popular initiatives. (SRF,swissinfo.ch) --- 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...

All the tracks are now laid in the 57 km (35.4 mile) Gotthard Base Tunnel in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The tunnel runs between Erstfeld in canton Uri and Bodio in canton Ticino. It will reduce travel time from Zurich to Milan by an hour. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) --- 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...

Nov 4 – Cris Sheridan welcomes Charles Hugh Smith, author of the Of Two Minds blog. Charles notes that the Federal Reserve has been seen as all-powerful, but believes that perception is now waning. http://www.financialsense.com/subscribe

Some Kosovar Albanians who’ve been living in Switzerland are returning home to help build a new future. (RTS/swissinfo.ch) --- 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...