Expertise: News, society and history, nature protection. Initials: jh
Julie worked as a radio reporter for BBC and independent radio all over the UK before joining swissinfo.ch's predecessor, Swiss Radio International, as a producer. After attending film school, Julie worked as an independent filmmaker before coming to swissinfo.ch in 2001.
Can the spread of invasive quagga mussels be stopped in Switzerland?
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International research efforts are underway to tackle the spread of invasive mussels, which are filling deep lakes in Switzerland, changing ecosystems and damaging water supply infrastructure.
Should the Swiss economy be forced to respect the limits of nature?
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On February 9, the Swiss will vote on the "environmental responsibility" initiative. The text requires the economy to respect the planet's limits.
The rocky relationship between Switzerland and the European Union
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The Swiss president, Viola Amherd, would like to seal a deal by the end of the year to update relations with the European Union.
Reactions to ‘no’ vote on Swiss motorway expansion project
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On Sunday, a majority of Swiss voters (52.7%) rejected a CHF5 billion government plan to extend key stretches of the motorway network.
Geologist explains why Swiss mountain village faces another huge landslide
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The chief geologist monitoring the Swiss mountain village of Brienz outlines the current landslide dangers and possible solutions.
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The Swiss are about to vote on a government plan to add lanes to six stretches of the country’s A1 motorway. The referendum will be held on November 24, 2024.
Fish species are disappearing as Swiss lakes warm up
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As temperatures climb in Switzerland, Swiss lakes, fish species and their natural habitat are also suffering. A look at the impact on Lake Geneva.
A better way to live for the disabled in Switzerland?
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A popular initiative demanding greater living choices for people with disabilities in Switzerland has collected enough signatures for a national vote.
Construction starts on first large-scale solar park in Swiss Alps
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The first major solar project under the federal government’s “Solar Express” scheme is being built near the mountain village of Sedrun in southeast Switzerland.
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The Swiss will be voting on a biodiversity initiative on 22 September. It seeks to give nature more space and resources but is considered too extreme by its opponents.
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SWI swissinfo.ch speaks to the specialists preparing Swiss trams for transfer to Ukraine and to the Lviv public transport staff who will operate them.
What factors should be taken into account when inheriting Swiss citizenship abroad?
Should there be a limit to the passing on of Swiss citizenship? Or is the current practice too strict and it should still be possible to register after the age of 25?
