Society
The rocky relationship between Switzerland and the European Union
The Swiss president, Viola Amherd, would like to seal a deal by the end of the year to update relations with the European Union.4 min
What is UNIFIL and how does Switzerland contribute to peacekeeping?
UN peacekeepers face challenges amid Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. SWI swissinfo.ch explores the roles of the UNIFIL and Switzerland in this volatile region.3 min
Rebels in the snow: a history of Swiss snowboarding
A journey through 40 years of Swiss snowboarding culture, with the pioneers, punks and pop stars who triggered a revolution in winter sports.50 min
Rita Christen – Switzerland’s pioneering mountain guide
Rita Christen is exceptional. The first female president of the Swiss Mountain Guide Association is one of only 40 or so female guides in Switzerland.26 min
Raw milk: regulatory loophole gives Swiss the freedom to skip pasteurisation
The sale of raw milk is banned in some parts of the world but Switzerland counts on labelling and personal responsibility.1 min
Breaking menstruation taboos in West Africa
Over 300 million girls and women worldwide menstruate every day, yet in West Africa the topic remains taboo. Some NGOs are trying to change local attitudes to periods.8 min
Climbing the iconic Eiger mountain in Switzerland
The Eiger, situated in the Bernese Oberland, is one of the most famous mountains in the Swiss Alps. This spectacular video takes you on a climb to the top.33 min
Biodiversity initiative: ‘We don’t want parts of the country sealed off’
Better protection for nature or more headaches for farmers? Two politicians discuss the biodiversity initiative in our ‘Let’s Talk’ series.37 min
Mountain storms put damper on Switzerland’s summer visitor figures
Storms in Swiss mountain areas keep summer visitors at bay.2 min
Public asked how to recover dumped munitions in Swiss lakes
Authorities have launched a public competition for the best ideas for safely removing old ammunition from Swiss lakes2 min
CRISPR: Is Switzerland ready to embrace gene editing in agriculture?
Switzerland' two decade-long moratorium on genetically modified crops could make an exception for gene editing.3 min
Amherd to the Swiss Abroad on August 1: ‘You shape the image of Switzerland’
National Day address from the President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd to Swiss Abroad.3 min
Amherd to the Swiss Abroad on August 1: ‘You shape the image of Switzerland’
National Day address from the President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd to Swiss Abroad.3 min
Why liberal Switzerland is opposed to the Sarco suicide capsule
The media hype is huge. Swiss outlets have been reporting on the Sarco suicide capsule for almost all of July. However, cantonal authorities are putting up resistance.2 min
Swiss star Xherdan Shaqiri retires from international football
Former Bayern Munich and Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri has announced his retirement from international football.58 s
How Swiss tourism bosses deal with the effects of influencers
Influencers tempt tourists to “must see” Swiss sites, sometimes sparking over-tourism. A Swiss tourism boss reveals how the industry deals with it.5 min
The Swiss ‘have always crossed borders’
Over the centuries, the Swiss have been tireless migrants, with successive waves spreading to every continent – for various reasons.6 min
Switzerland signs membership bid to join the European Sky Shield Initiative
Neutral Switzerland has applied to join the European Sky Shield Initiative air defence scheme amid increased concerns sparked by Russia's war in Ukraine.2 min
After 100 years, the Swiss Abroad Congress remains politically significant
While the Congress has evolved over the years, its core mission remains the same: to unite the Swiss Abroad and raise awareness of their specific needs.5 min
