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Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/915097/open_sms) COP30 has ended without a firm commitment to phase out fossil fuels. Inside Geneva talks to some campaigners who remain surprisingly optimistic. “I’m actually quite hopeful, and I think that the answer is probably coming from the countries and the communities that have the most to lose,” says Candy Ofime, from the Climate Justice Team at Amnesty International. Indigenous peoples made...

Because of an unusually strong solar storm, Northern Lights were visible in Switzerland. A recent study showed the Swiss locations were sperm quality is the lowest. Students at the University of Basel have voted in favour of exclusively vegan catering on campus. Here are three stories from Switzerland this week. Visit Swissinfo for more. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a...

How do journalists report on the war in Gaza when they’re denied access? In this episode of Inside Geneva, host Imogen Foulkes speaks with experts and reporters about press freedom, the risks faced by Palestinian journalists, and why foreign media have been shut out. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts to discover what this means for truth, accountability and the future of war reporting. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation...

A new episode of our science podcast, The Swiss Connection, is out now! 🎙️ We explore how sex and gender influence drug development: from male-heavy mouse studies to the contrasting results in Lecanemab’s Alzheimer’s trial. Leading experts reveal why regulators should keep approvals moving while demanding smarter trial design, better reporting, and answers after approval. Search for The Swiss Connection wherever you get your podcasts. #SciencePodcast #DrugDevelopment...

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/915097/open_sms) How do journalists report on war when they’re denied access? “For the first time I think since the Second World War, Israel has not allowed foreign journalists to come into Gaza. This is unprecedented,” says Israeli journalist Meron Rapoport. Palestinian journalists, who live in Gaza, have paid a terrible price for their reporting. “Gaza has been a horror story. The Committee to...

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. Visit Swissinfo for more. --- 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...

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...

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) 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...

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. Visit Swissinfo to read more. --- 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,...

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...