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07/06/2025

Long before he became president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Zurich-born Max Huber travelled the world for two years, documenting every step of his adventure. Now, over a century later, his grandson has brought the records and photographs to light.

Long before he became president of the Red Cross, Zurich-born Max Huber travelled the world for two years documenting every step of his adventure.

07/06/2025

Cows are inextricably linked with the image of Switzerland. But in most cases, this Swiss national symbol has non-Swiss origins. The search for an authentically Swiss cow is hard.

Swiss cow breeds have conquered the world but are struggling to survive in their homeland.

06/06/2025

Switzerland is steering into the era of autonomous mobility. A recent legislative change permits driverless vehicle testing on public roads without an onboard safety operator, transferring licensing and safety oversight responsibilities from federal authorities to the cantons.

Over the past decade, approximately 30 major automated vehicle projects have been initiated across the country, encompassing buses, taxis, delivery vans, and more.

With ongoing trials and collaborations, Switzerland could witness autonomous cars and buses operating in real-life conditions within the next three years.

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06/06/2025

Did you know that in some parts of Switzerland there are restrictions on letting your cats roam free?

Cats kill millions of birds, frogs and other animals every year in Switzerland, but most politicians are reluctant to do anything about it. Would a “cat moratorium”, banning the importing and breeding of cats for ten years, make a difference?

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06/06/2025

Taiwan’s 87-year-old public health diplomat Wu Yung Tung has been campaigning to regain membership of the WHO for decades. But even after the island’s stellar response to the Covid pandemic, opposition from China means the struggle may only get harder.

Taiwan hasn't been part of the WHO since 1972. One man is trying to change that.

06/06/2025

This Swiss docufiction tells the stories of people whose lives were devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

06/06/2025

ChatGPT votes differently from humans, according to a Swiss experiment. Nevertheless, AI will still change democracy, say the researchers.

ETH Zurich scientist Joshua Yang explains how artificial intelligence will change democracy.

05/06/2025

Swiss kayaker stumbles on 20,000-year-old mammoth tooth while on river trip.

An amateur Swiss fossil hunter has discovered a tooth from a 20,000-year-old woolly mammoth while taking a river trip in his kayak.

04/06/2025

Vapes, or disposable e-ci******es, are on their way out in Switzerland after parliament decided to ban them on Wednesday. Environmental concerns were part of the reasoning, as a documentary film from our archive shows.

The full investigation by Swiss public television, RSI, into the non-recycling of disposable electronic ci******es.

04/06/2025

The digital divide is narrowing faster than expected in Switzerland. A study published on Wednesday reveals that nine out of ten over-65s regularly use the internet. However, access to the digital world for the over-85s is much more difficult.

The digital divide is narrowing faster than expected in Switzerland. A study published on Wednesday reveals that nine out of ten over-65s use the internet.

04/06/2025

Switzerland's president, Karin Keller-Sutter, should use one of the country's four national languages - French, German, Italian or Romansh - when communicating with international organisations, and not English, according to a motion that passed on Wednesday in the House of Representatives.

Switzerland's president, Karin Keller-Sutter, should use one of the country's four national languages when communicating with international organisations, and not English, according to a motion that…

04/06/2025

🧠🇨🇭 What’s on your mind, Switzerland?

How do you feel about today’s challenges – from everyday worries to global events? The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), SWI swissinfo.ch’s parent company, is running a major survey where you can tell us more.

With over 50,000 participants in both 2023 and 2024, the annual SBC survey “How are you, Switzerland” is currently in its third edition.

This year’s survey explores not only your outlook on the future but also new topics like wealth, security, and what truly concerns you day to day.

The survey is available in the four Swiss national languages. Tap the link to take part. https://buff.ly/hPIxtKv