Swiss News in English

Listen to the latest news of Switzerland in English.

Episode 55: Two important referendums, Russian diplomacy issues, and the potato problem.

In this episode Emily Breslin, as always, brings you the latest stories of Switzerland including news of the two important retirement referendum votes, some challenges for diplomatic action with Russia, and the troubling pattern of poor potato crops in the country.

02-08
12:37

Episode 54: English speakers on the rise, Hand gluing in protest, On-Cloud sneakers, and Pollen Season begins.

In this episode of Swiss News in English, Emily shares stories about the rise of English speakers in Zug and other Cantons, the environmental group who glues themselves to roads, the popularity of On-Cloud footwear, and the early pollen season in Switzerland.

01-31
12:50

Episode 53: Lake Zurich shipwreck treasure, Hidden vaccine costs, Dengue fever cases on the rise, and Greenpeace bid for no meat ads

In this episode Emily brings you stories of buried treasure in Lake Zurich, a debate over the vaccine cost transparency, dengue fever cases on the rise, and Greenpeace's bid for no more meat ads.

01-10
12:33

Episode 52: Armed Robbery, Banned movie star, Halted wolf hunt and more..

In this episode Emily brings you the Swiss News in English for the first week of 2024 including: An armed robbery in Yverdon, the Valais wolf hunt halted, a French movie star banned from Swiss TV, and more!

01-02
13:14

Episode 51: A lynx, the wolves, intersex rights, and spitting fines.

In this episode Emily shares the news of Switzerland this week including a lynx attack, the wolf hunt of Valais, a motion on the Senate floor to protect intersex children, and the high cost of spitting in Wallisellen.

12-19
12:18

Episode 50: Murders in Sion, A surge in Covid, Cowbell Controversy

In this episode, Emily shares three news pieces: A tragic double murder in Canton Valais, the rise in Covid cases, and a debate about cowbells. This episode is sponsored by Salt Consulting and Communications, a professional coaching group hosting a 12-week, online coaching session starting January 7th called "Integrity Works". Go to the Swiss News in English Facebook page for more information.

12-12
11:36

Episode 49: Zurich to London, Epidemics Act update, Editorial piece, and more

In this episode Emily discusses the new proposed train destinations in Europe, the latest Epidemic Acts update, an editorial piece on Long Covid, and our first sponsor, Salt Consulting and Communications offers an incredible 12 week professional online coaching class starting January 7th, 2024. https://offers.salt.consulting/integrityworkswinter2024?am_id=emily161

12-06
14:48

Episode 48: Wolf hunt, Richest guy in Switzerland, and more...

In this episode, Emily brings you the latest on the wolf hunt, the richest guy in Switzerland, an update on the melting glaciers, and more.

11-28
12:36

Triumphant Return! Nov 21, 2023

In this episode Emily shares the latest Swiss Federal election results, reminds you to buy your highway vignette and tells you how, and gives an important wolf update.

11-21
08:14

Episode 46: February 22, 2022, Covid update, Federal Council disconnect, Netflix overcharging Swiss, A conservative LGBTQ+ advocate, more wolf talk,

In this episode Emily brings you a quick Covid-19 update, shares the opinions about the Federal Council's disconnect with voters, Netflix's shameful charges, a conservative politician's campaign to fight discrimination, and more wolf conversations.

02-22
14:54

Episode 45: A quick Covid update, Black hair discrimination, A controversial Taliban visit, Zurich prison volunteers requested.

In this episode Emily brings you a quick Covid-19 update, shares a story about the problem of discrimination of people with natural, African hair, the controversy surrounding the Taliban visit to Geneva, and an unorthodox test run of a new, Zurich prison.

02-11
11:20

Episode 44: February 4, 2022, Covid update, Forest fire, Avalanche, Long Covid discovery, and Fungicide in drinking water.

In this episode, Emily brings you a quick Covid-19 update, news of a Forest fire in Ticino, an Avalanche in Vaud, some scientific study info on Long Covid, and the dangers of Fungicide residue in Swiss drinking water. 

02-04
12:01

Episode 43: January 24, 2022, Covid numbers, Wolf in Valais, Swiss Fears, Sunday shopping, and Swiss University popularity.

In this episode Emily brings you a quick Covid update, a story about a scary wolf encounter in Valais, the unusual fears of the Swiss, the possibility of Sunday shopping in Zurich, Lucerne, and Ticino, and the rise in international students in Swiss Universities.

01-24
10:39

Episode 42: January 17, 2022, A very quick covid update, voting initiatives, scooter danger, electric cars are on the rise! the UDC/SVP angst, and should we follow Spain's lead?

In this episode Emily brings you a super short Covid update, tells you about the recent poll results for the upcoming vote on February 13th, shares the latest news of scooter danger, electric car popularity, Spain's downgrading of the pandemic to endemic, and how the UDC party is making their demands known. 

01-17
13:13

Episode 41: January 13, 2022, Covid news, Federal Council press conference, A tough harvest, A retiring gold medalist.

In this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers, the Federal Council's announcements regarding Covid measures, the grape situation for winemakers, and the retirement of Carlo Janka is reported.

01-13
10:58

Episode 40: Friday, January 7th 2021, Covid numbers, Swiss votation in February, Alain Berset update, and new preservation technology.

In this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers in Switzerland, the four matters up for a vote in February, the Health Minister's press conference statements, and a new technology to preserve your fruits and veggies.

01-07
09:20

Episode 39: December 16, 2021, Covid numbers, 3G-2G, Covid treatment pills, A rock-n-roll Alpine Horn disturbance.

In this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid news, shares the latest on the new antiviral Covid treatment pills hitting the market, and shares a story about a young Alpine horn player who just made too much noise in Canton Jura.

12-16
10:42

Episode 38: December 1st, 2021, Record Covid numbers, travel restricted countries, Emily's Editorial, and hunting and drinking don't mix.

In this episode, Emily brings you the latest (worrying) Covid numbers in Switzerland, shares the most recent travel restrictions imposed by the Federal Council, delivers a strongly-worded editorial about vaccinations, and shares a new proposed law about shooting and drinking.

12-01
13:03

Episode 37: November 25, 2021, Covid-19 numbers, Shenanigans in Schaffhausen, A violent attack in Zurich, Federal Council press conference.

In this episode, Emily brings you the latest Covid-19 information, a story about fraudulent Covid certificates in Schaffhausen, a store owner attacked on the street in Zurich, and the latest news from Health Minister, Alain Berset, on the Federal Council's recent decisions.

11-25
11:22

Episode 36: November 15, 2021, Covid update, Booster shots soon, Ski season begins in Valais, bad harvest, and Eastern Swiss vaccine efforts.

In this episode Emily brings you the latest Covid numbers in Switzerland, an update about the Federal Council's latest announcements about booster shots, Ski slope info, what to expect from Swiss farmers this season, and the Eastern Swiss Kantonal efforts to vaccinate their resistant residents.

11-15
10:01

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