“dialogue” – discussions and information from Switzerland

“dialogue” aims to bridge language divides and foster closer connections between people living in Switzerland and the Swiss Abroad. Users are encouraged to delve into contemporary subjects and engage in multilingual discussions.

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Hard drugs: does prohibition sometimes do more harm than good?

This content was published on Nov 1, 2024 How can the growing consumption of crack cocaine in Switzerland be tackled? And what support can be provided to addicts? Join in the discussion!

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We want to foster exchange between people living in Switzerland – across language barriers – and the Swiss Abroad. Take part in our debates:

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Is the Swiss health insurance system socially just? What is your stance on the pro-Palestinian demonstrations by Swiss students? And with the Euro 2024 coming up, do you consider football to be a glue between nations or a divisive factor? Click hereExternal link to find further debates on a wide range of topics.

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Fighting paedophile crime: What is the right balance between prevention and punishment?

This content was published on Oct 25, 2024 To fight paedophilia-related crimes, vigilante justice can take on a radical form. Fair or foul?

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Cost-of-living crisis: only a minority of Swiss say they feel the pinch

This content was published on Oct 24, 2024 Around one-third of Swiss residents and the Swiss Abroad say their financial situation is a strain, while four out of five believe the wealth gap in Switzerland is too wide, a new survey shows.

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New Swiss tobacco law: are minors sufficiently protected?

This content was published on Oct 3, 2024 Are minors in Switzerland sufficiently protected from the risks of tobacco consumption? Join the multilingual debate on “dialogue”!

Hunting: where two visions of nature clash

This content was published on Sep 19, 2024 It’s the hunting season again in Switzerland. Hunting is a well-established tradition in rural and mountain regions in Switzerland, but it also sparks criticism.

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Poll: Swiss are fed up with social media

This content was published on Sep 12, 2024 According to the latest figures, social media is being used less. One of the reasons: the platforms are no longer truly social.

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In 2023, more then 57’000 people took part in the first major survey of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), the parent company of SWI swissinfo.ch, on the Swiss population’s state of mind. The answers we gathered from this survey laid the groundwork for the project “dialogue”.

Compare yourself: What did people respond when asked about various issues like education or politics? Where do you stand in comparison with people living in Switzerland and the Swiss Abroad? Time to find out!

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Content highlights from across Switzerland

Beyond the articles that shed light on each debate, the editorial team behind “dialogue”, comprising journalists from the five SBC divisions SRF, RTS, RSI, RTR, and SWI swissinfo.ch, circulate and translate selected standout content produced by these units. In doing so, “dialogue” aims for its users to benefit from the different perspectives offered by the different linguistic regions in Switzerland.

Report highlights Swiss military’s interest in alleged UFO sightings

This content was published on Oct 30, 2024 Since the 1950s, many countries have been tracking potential unidentified flying object (UFO) cases, even establishing secretive research programmes. Switzerland is no exception.

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Switzerland’s poker boom: from casual play to high stakes

This content was published on Oct 24, 2024 Whether playing for fun or as a profession, participants see the allure of significant winnings but also the looming risk of losing it all—something that delights organisers.

Vitamin injections: a worrying practice

This content was published on Oct 17, 2024 The trend raises many questions about its real benefits and potential health risks.

Swiss canton relaxes wine quality requirements

This content was published on Oct 14, 2024 The wet weather has resulted in canton Valais in southwest Switzerland taking the extraordinary step of relaxing the requirements for the AOC seal of quality.

The wine that unites: from Ticino to South Africa

This content was published on Sep 30, 2024 A young winemaker from Ticino heads to South Africa to learn the secrets of wine and how to apply them in his family’s wine business.

How to engage on “dialogue”

“dialogue” is the first journalistic service of national scope, backed by the units of the SBC: Swiss public television and radio RSI, RTR, RTS, SRF, and SWI swissinfo.ch. Our editorial team moderates the comments in the debates and translates them into the national languages and English, utilising artificial intelligence. Please be aware that the comments are moderated in accordance with the these guidelines set by the SBC:

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Guidelines and Terms of Use for «dialogue», a service of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).

“dialogue” – discussions and information from Switzerland

The current issue

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Hard drugs: does prohibition sometimes do more harm than good?

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Fighting paedophile crime: What is the right balance between prevention and punishment?

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Cost-of-living crisis: only a minority of Swiss say they feel the pinch

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New Swiss tobacco law: are minors sufficiently protected?

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Hunting: where two visions of nature clash