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Changes at SWI: We want to hear about your expertise and experiences

This content was published on Aug 5, 2020 This is what we do to ensure that your contributions are not just footnotes to our articles.

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Switzerland closes its schools to slow virus spread

This content was published on Mar 13, 2020 On March 13, the Swiss government announced the temporary closure of schools and universities nationwide to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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Who are the tourists on the Chinese mega-tour of Switzerland?

This content was published on May 21, 2019 Members of the largest-ever group of Chinese tourists to visit Switzerland talk about the experience and the company that organised the trip.

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An uncertain future for Swiss soldiers guarding the Pope

This content was published on May 7, 2019 Every May, a new batch of young Swiss Roman Catholic soldiers swears allegiance to the Pope. In recent years their numbers have been dwindling.

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Socar has around 200 Socar petrol stations dotted throughout Switzerland.

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Multinational companies

Azeri fossil-fuel cash cow brings controversy to Switzerland

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Swiss Politics

Why cars still reign supreme in ‘rail-nation’ Switzerland

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Multinational companies

Is Switzerland as innovative as it ranks?

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Swiss Abroad

Heard the one about the Swiss company installing laugh detectors?

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There are currently over 3,800 daycare centres across Switzerland. That's almost 700 more than four years ago.

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Life & Aging

Why Switzerland’s daycare numbers are rising amid regional divides

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How can we avoid AI being monopolised by powerful countries and companies?

AI has the potential to solve many of the world's problems. But the wealthiest countries and tech firms may seek to hoard these benefits.

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Nov 7, 2024

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What could Switzerland and the United States learn from each other today?

What could the two democracies learn from each other?

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Sep 5, 2024

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Have you ever heard anything peculiar about Switzerland that you found interesting?

Is there anything peculiar related to Switzerland that has caught your interest? Share it with us, and we might feature it in an article!

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Nov 13, 2024

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