Ukraine-Russia war one year on

After a year of enormous loss, take a few minutes to listen and walk in the shoes of a Ukrainian mother who left behind everything for Switzerland. “There are many stories of strangers taking Ukrainians to their hearts”. Thanks to those who told me their story.


Switzerland without its glaciers?

Climate change has been shaping glaciated landscapes for years, but successive heatwaves are speeding up that process.

The mist hangs heavy over the green mountainous backdrop of Nendaz. Even on a grey Saturday in September this town with its huge Rhône Valley views is beautiful. A damp day won’t deter locals from turning out for the first ever Nendaz Film Festival entitled ‘Les Glaciers’ — so called because the hot weather and receding ice fields is all anyone is talking about.

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Will our aspirations for life after COVID-19 rival those of post-war recovery?

COVID-19 street artIn spite of all the Brexit talk this week we are better to remember 2020 for the 75th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day when thinking about a post-Covid world.

Twelve months ago when we celebrated the arrival of 2020 I considered  … Read more


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BBC Worklife

Why the Swiss still love cash

In a digital world, a feature for BBC Worklife about Switzerland’s enduring use of cash.

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Brexit blog

Brexit: The Brits will need a whole new mindset if they want the Swiss model

Swiss-flagThose clever Swiss have been at it again! Today, August 1st marks Swiss National Day and this year there is much to celebrate. From the engineering triumph of the new Gotthard Base Tunnel providing a high-speed rail link under the Swiss Alps – to the pioneering achievements of the Solar Impulse … Read more