Journalist and Broadcaster
“I would have more kitchens in the streets – outdoor kitchens and cooking – people could cook and eat together, get to know each other, learn things.” This is just one of a wide range of answers given to the question “What would you change about life in Basel?” The same group of people who were also … Read more
“One World One Love” It was a simple if somewhat bohemian comment on a recent Facebook post that struck a chord with me. It was in an update to members of the Facebook group Basel hilft mit (Basel Helps With) formed by a group of women in Basel who, like so many, felt helpless watching the … Read more
Swiss are generous in fundraising for refugees but does a neutral mindset mean they donate less than they would on other occasions? During last month alone, 20 million Swiss francs was raised in Switzerland through private donations from those wanting to help the many thousands of desperate refugees fleeing conflict and seeking a better life … Read more