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At SWI swissinfo.ch, we believe in trusted and quality journalism. 🗞️ If you’re new here, let us introduce ourselves. We’re the international public service media company of Switzerland, reporting in ten languages on a variety of topics including foreign affairs, climate change, democracy, artificial intelligence, politics, multinational companies, and much more. As part of our public service mandate, we provide independent and in-depth reporting for an international audience interested in Switzerland. We also help Swiss citizens living abroad form their own opinions, enabling them to exercise their political rights during elections and popular votes, and strengthening their ties to their homeland. With conflicts raging around the world, polarisation growing globally, and the ever-present threat of online disinformation, free, fair, and balanced reporting is more important than ever. This is why we place a special focus on democracy: seeing things from a Swiss perspective is key to ensuring that stories and discussions about and from Switzerland can be understood abroad, even in places where press freedom is under threat. Expert analyses of important international events and adapting our stories for our international audience are significant parts of our coverage. SWI swissinfo.ch: your connection to Switzerland. #switzerland #journalism #independentjournalism #reporters #pressfreedom #swiss #swissnews

Swiss stem cell bank scandal: when freezing cord blood goes wrong 🧬 The last episode of our 'Lost Cells' podcast is now live on all your favourite podcast apps! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBG35qug In our series finale, the Lost Cells team digs deeper into the international standards of the cord blood banking industry. And, in Switzerland, journalist Antoine Harari confronts the Swiss authorities for answers and gains some surprising results. Find out what they are here, or wherever you get your podcasts.👇 🎧Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d6vn43hF 🎧Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d-v7G_Au Studio Ochenta Angela Saini Esther Sánchez García #stemcells #stemcellbanking #podcast #investigativepodcast

What World Glacier Day is all about 🌍🏔️🧊 Glaciers across the globe, from the majestic Alps to the stunning landscapes of New Zealand, are melting faster than ever. Switzerland is leading the way in monitoring these vital ice masses. The first-ever UN World Day for Glaciers on March 21 reminds us of the crucial role these fresh water reservoirs play in our ecosystem and society. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/epQWjmZP #WorldGlacierDay #Glaciers #ClimateChange #GlacierMonitoring #Alps #NewZealand #Switzerland The International Glaciological Society matthias huss Swiss Biodiversity Forum

UBS and other big Swiss banks are facing tougher regulations as lawmakers react to the Credit Suisse debacle with a raft of reforms for the financial sector. The Swiss Senate is the second parliamentary chamber to approve meassures to protect the economy from a failing mega-bank. This includes: strengthening the financial regulator Finma with the possibility of issuing fines, forcing banks to deposit collateral with the SNB to cover injections of emergency liquidity, restricting capital and liquidity relief and aligning Swiss regulations with the outside world. The Swiss government is expected to draw up legislation to this effect in May. https://lnkd.in/dVA5FRWx

Where are women’s voices in peace talks? 🕊️ In Ukraine and the Middle East, men claim they are negotiating peace. But where are the women’s voices in these discussions? Where is the influence of the people, both women and men, who actually live in the conflict zones and know better than anyone what might be needed to create a fair and lasting peace? That’s the question we explore on our Inside Geneva podcast this week, with a roundtable of four dynamic, creative women. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqkjVcJW Imogen Foulkes Deborah Schibler Leandra Bias, DPhil (Oxon) Mahidé Aslan-Leivadaros Larissa Mina Lee PeaceWomen Across the Globe University of Bern Swiss Armed Forces

Swiss stem cell bank scandal: when freezing cord blood goes wrong 🧬 Episode five of our 'Lost Cells' podcast is now live on all your favourite podcast apps. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehKHFTsr Listen to the stories of parents who relied on the Swiss cord blood bank Cryo-Save to store their children's stem cells. Now, the frozen cord blood samples are on the move. But why did they have to be transported so suddenly and where does this leave the parents? Find out now in the latest episode. 👇 🎧Apple Podcasts: 🎧Spotify: https://lnkd.in/esH_k6X3 Studio Ochenta Angela Saini Esther Sánchez García Antoine Harari #stemcells #stemcellbanking #podcast #investigativepodcast

How can women's voices be heard in peace talks? 🕊️ Tune in to tomorrow's episode of our Inside Geneva podcast, where host Imogen Foulkes speaks to Deborah Schibler, Leandra Bias, DPhil (Oxon), Mahidé Aslan-Leivadaros and Larissa Mina Lee about the role of women in peace. Subscribe now and never miss an episode. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eW_nGXvj PeaceWomen Across the Globe University of Bern Swiss Armed Forces

Dear Swiss Abroad, the SWIplus app has been further refined and updated especially for you. 📱 You can look forward to exciting content, better functionality and a more user-friendly interface that will enhance your experience. This app is made for Swiss abroad! It provides you with the most important and relevant information and news from Switzerland every day and all in one place. This includes exclusive SWI swissinfo.ch content, as well as offerings from the Swiss public broadcasters SRF, RTS and RSI. Immerse yourself in topics that affect Switzerland, learn more about Swiss influence around the world, access relevant information about elections and votes that affect you abroad, obtain tips on emigration and much more! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eW6tepJE

In the fourth episode of our new investigative podcast 'Lost Cells', we find out how worried parents tried to track down their children's missing stem cells and who they turned to for answers. 🧬🔬 Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQczcyVG Studio Ochenta Angela Saini Esther Sánchez García Antoine Harari #stemcells #stemcellbanking #podcast #investigativepodcast

Hi, Swiss Abroad 👋 We understand that it is now more important than ever to be able to count on a medium that covers the news of the Swiss Abroad and makes their concerns visible – both within the community and to the Swiss Abroad who are interested in them. At the heart of SWI swissinfo.ch’s mandate is also a democratic mission of the highest order: to provide contextualised information so that the 230,000 Swiss Abroad who are on the electoral register can freely form an opinion and exercise their political rights in their country of origin to the best of their ability. This is why we have put so much effort and passion into developing and enriching the content of our SWIplus app. 📱 This platform offers centralised, free access to the most useful information for expatriates or people in the process of moving abroad. It also enables Swiss people abroad to chat with each other or with people in Switzerland, thereby strengthening links with their country of origin. In addition to our much-appreciated articles and briefings – daily and weekly – you can now find the top news programmes from Swiss public broadcasters SRF, RTS and RSI, as well as news from your favourite cantons. Stay in touch with Switzerland and download the SWIplus app now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eW6tepJE