Journalist and Broadcaster
“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
As neighbouring countries close their borders to refugees…will Switzerland follow suit? One of the best bits about living in this particular corner of Europe is the freedom to move daily through border crossings between Switzerland and Germany or France. Armed guards check for smuggling, tax evasion and other crimes but on the whole Switzerland’s involvement … Read more