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Yesterday was the first full day of the ceasefire in Gaza.
In the latest episode of our Inside Geneva podcast, host Imogen Foulkes speaks with Laurent Goetschel from Swisspeace and Katia Papagianni from the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue about what it truly takes to achieve lasting peace in conflict-ridden areas.
Tune in now, wherever you get your podcasts.
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How we work: the impact of our investigations
We spent months investigating suspicious flows of Uzbek and Kazakh gold into Switzerland. But what impact has our work had? 🔍️
In this video, our reporters reveal how they were the first to uncover that Switzerland and the UK might still be importing Russian gold through third countries.
Our investigation has reached international media, journalists from Kazakhstan have contacted us to continue the investigation and the story has even sparked a discussion in the Swiss parliament. 🌍📰
Watch the full video here 👉 https://buff.ly/4jlL8sT
Geneva and climate change: start local and change the world
Happy New Year from our Inside Geneva podcast! 🎙️
In our very first episode of 2025, we aim to bring you some motivation and optimism.
Many of us feel powerless in the face of global challenges and are frustrated by the harsh reality that 2024 was the hottest year on record.
But what do the United Nations agencies in Geneva consider the most significant risks of climate change, and how are they working to reduce their own carbon footprints?
Tune in to today's episode of Inside Geneva to find out. 👉 https://buff.ly/40l3h2q
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Melting glaciers caused by global warming release largely unknown bacteria and viruses into the environment. 🏔️
These microorganisms could help us tackle some major global problems, from plastic pollution to antibiotic resistance.
Here's how a research team is looking for them for the first time in Swiss glaciers. 👉 https://buff.ly/40fzcRM
New Year's laws in Switzerland: ‘burqa ban’ and pension hikes
Switzerland's controversial "burqa ban" along with new laws to combat child marriages, boost renewable energy and stop big banks from going bankrupt are all coming into force on January 1, 2025. Here’s a selection for you. 😷💍♻️🏦
Read more 👉 https://buff.ly/4iUwgkT↗
What do you think about these changes? Let us know in the comments.
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AI tools like ChatGPT are already transforming the way we work. But are young people in Switzerland concerned about their future careers? 🤖
We hit the streets of Bern to see how young people feel about AI in their jobs. 🎤
In Switzerland and around the world, younger generations are re-assessing their career choices in response to the growing automation driven by the boom of generative AI technologies.
How is Switzerland’s renowned apprenticeship system adapting to these rapid changes? Read this article to find out 👉 https://buff.ly/3VDrE8P
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Today marks Human Rights Day, but what kind of year has 2024 been for human rights and international law around the world?
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time for our Inside Geneva podcast to reflect on the year.
In this episode, host Imogen Foulkes is joined by Dorian Burkhalter, Geneva correspondent, Dawn Clancy, UN correspondent in New York, and Nick Cumming-Bruce, contributor to The New York Times in Geneva.
Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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Over the past few weeks, snow has blanketed many parts of Switzerland, including Bern, where we record our science podcast, The Swiss Connection. ❄️🎙️
Even though it's full-on winter here, our latest episode is all about heat waves and climate change with our science journalist, Luigi Jorio.
Cities tend to get hotter than the countryside during a heatwave. So, what can be done about these urban heat traps? How can we make hot summers more bearable for city dwellers?
Listen to our podcast 👉 https://buff.ly/4ikVlF4 or search for The Swiss Connection wherever you get your podcasts.
Most Swiss cultural events still out of bounds for people with disabilities
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Despite Switzerland signing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities a decade ago, access to culture for people with disabilities remains far from guaranteed. Several associations are working to fill gaps in the system.
Read this article from our archive to learn more. 👉 https://buff.ly/49SWRcY
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Switzerland is facing a popular vote calling for the population to be capped at 10 million inhabitants.
Read more about this initiative. 👉 https://buff.ly/3ZuJRaS
Swiss ban on face covering will apply from 2025
From January 1, 2025, it will be forbidden to cover the face in public places throughout Switzerland. Violations can be punished with a fine of up to CHF1,000 (about $1,143).
We explain what this means.
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Let's talk about the "chicken dance" of Swiss neutrality.
In times of crisis, Switzerland's neutrality always comes under pressure. The country is grappling with a key question: should it follow a path of openness or isolationism? It's time for Switzerland to define its future course.
Here are some of our articles on the topic 👉 https://buff.ly/4197Ldi
