Politics
Should the Swiss invest more in biodiversity?
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.1 min
‘Security here, freedom there’ – insights from a US trucker festival in Switzerland
Many attendees at the International Trucker & Country Festival in Interlaken yearn for the freedom associated with the US. An academic in a cowboy hat explains why.3 min
Switzerland Today
Joe Biden drops out of US presidential race, a Swiss ban on Hamas and influencers boosting - or ruining - tourism.5 min
Trump, Biden and hatred: how US polarisation affects Americans in Switzerland
A Republican, Democrat and Independent living in Switzerland describe the emotional divide in US politics.2 min
The Council of the Swiss Abroad says yes to more democratic elections
The delegates have approved a project for more direct elections. New electoral constituencies sparks debate, as does the decision to hold the Congress only every four years.33 min
Swiss trams embark on a rare journey to Ukraine
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.4 min
100 years of Swiss Abroad congresses
A look back at 100 years of the Swiss Abroad Congress5 min
I spy: political snooping around International Geneva
Geneva is fertile ground for spies in search of state secrets. We visited four places that have left their mark on the history of espionage.6 min
Switzerland Today
Sunday vote on healthcare costs and electricity law: this special edition of the briefing comes to you today from Switzerland’s political centre.8 s
Learning democracy through games in Taiwanese schools
Taiwan’s secondary schools come top of global rankings in civic education, leaving Swiss schools in the dust. What makes Taiwan different?3 min
Reconciliation in exile: how a Colombian in Switzerland is coming to terms with the conflict
Colombia has included people in exile for the first time in a truth commission. Jehisson Santacruz, who fled to Switzerland, is one of them.5 min
Easter traffic: how the Swiss deal with traffic jams
What to do about annual and daily traffic congestions. Read up on some of the most frequently discussed measures and join the debate!2 min
How will AI shape our future cities?
More and more cities are now using “digital twins” to visualise and plan the urban experience of tomorrow. Swiss researchers are helping to source the data for these visions.26 s
Oleg Nenashev talking to SWI swissinfo.ch journalist
«While living in Russia I knew about direct democracy but had little faith in it». Activist Oleg Nenashev was one of the main organisers of collecting signatures for opposition Russian presidential candidate Boris Nadezhdin. This Russian expat, an IT specialist from Neuchâtel, told us what he believes about the participation of ordinary people in politics.2 min
SWI swissinfo.ch Annual Report 2023
In this annual report, we take you on a journey through a selection of articles that gave readers around the world something to talk about.10 min
SWI swissinfo.ch Annual Report 2023
In this annual report, we take you on a journey through a selection of articles that gave readers around the world something to talk about.3 min
SWI swissinfo.ch Annual Report 2023
In this annual report, we take you on a journey through a selection of articles that gave readers around the world something to talk about.4 min
Adopted illegally in Switzerland, tracing her roots in Colombia
Born in Colombia, Nathalie Favre was adopted by Swiss parents when she was seven months old. She describes her return to her native country.4 min
How Switzerland combines a passion for guns with safety
Switzerland is one of the most heavily armed countries in the world. It is also one of the safest, and shootings are rare. How is this possible?100 min