Politics
Swiss voters say ‘yes’ to new organ donation model
Some 60% of Swiss voters have accepted a reform to the transplantation law aiming to boost organ donation rates.2 min
How canton Ticino became a democracy pioneer in Europe
Canton Ticino is today a popular tourist destination. Back in July 1830 it was the scene of the first liberal revolution in Europe.3 min
How parliamentary elections work in Switzerland
Every four years voters in Switzerland elect politicians to represent them in the Swiss capital, Bern. This is how the Swiss parliament is structured.1 min
How China infiltrates Switzerland
A documentary by Swiss public television, RTS, looks at how China has been infiltrating Switzerland and exerting its power on Swiss territory.54 min
Patricia Danzi, the former Olympic athlete who heads the Swiss development agency
A portrait of Patricia Danzi, the first female head of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).33 min
Swiss government sanctions u-turn
Neutral Switzerland followed the European Union (EU) on Monday in sanctioning Russia.58 s
Ukrainians in Switzerland express their fears
The situation in Ukraine is coming to a dramatic head. What do Ukrainians in Switzerland think about it?2 min
Swiss vote on animal testing ban
On February 13, the Swiss will vote for the fourth time on whether to ban animal testing.1 min
Education projects supported by Swiss Solidarity in Senegal
The Swiss charity finances several local NGO projects focused on children's education in Senegal.58 s
‘Freedom of expression is under pressure even in Switzerland’
Investigative journalist Marie Maurisse warns about attempts by the powerful to stop the publication of compromising information.5 min
Swiss Covid law receives public backing
A majority of Swiss voters have endorsed the government’s coronavirus policy in a controversial nationwide ballot.2 min
Walking a tightrope as a democracy advocate in Thailand
A law banning criticism of the monarchy is a major block to freedom of expression in Thailand, says journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk.4 min
Geneva Internationals: Improving storytelling in international development
Meet Joan Okitoi-Heisig, a communications specialist who helps international development actors better communicate about their work.4 min
A just democracy is a robust democracy
How can people in democracies push back against the negative dynamics emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic? Democracy experts share their views.5 min
Geneva Internationals: Showcasing youth-driven solutions for a better future
Meet Marina Wutholen, a journalist who also connects young people who have ideas for a more sustainable and equal world.5 min
Geneva Internationals: Driving action to protect the environment
Meet Zaninka Ntagungira, a climate specialist. She came to Geneva to study and focus on the policies that help combat climate change.4 min
Swiss Covid certificate – dividing views on freedom
For the second time this year, Swiss citizens will vote on the country’s Covid-19 law, notably the legal basis for the health certificate.13 min
Nabil Alosaidi: Press freedom in Yemen has been sentenced to death
The latest in our Global Voices of Freedom series: a Yemeni journalist fights for press freedom in his war-torn country.4 min
Geneva Internationals: Using AI to solve real-world problems
Meet Mohanty Sharada, an AI specialist. Many of his friends moved to Silicon Valley, but he stayed to create a start-up in Geneva.4 min
Geneva Internationals: When people collide at CERN, not particles
Meet Oday Darwich, a computer scientist who brings together researchers, industry and society to work on quantum computers.4 min
