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On the Record from SWI swissinfo.ch

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Long and in-depth interviews with experts, on current affairs, timely controversies and niche topics.

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Mariann wants to find a cure for the rare disease ASNSD 02.07.2026 23:56

Finding a cure for a rare disease requires unmatched dedication. See how parental advocacy is driving urgent medical research. This video documents the personal journey of a mother fighting for her child, Erik, and the critical search for a treatment. We take you inside the laboratory to see current research efforts firsthand and highlight the community support shown at various fundraising events....

Mariana Katzarova: One Woman With A Mandate And A Terrified Government 17.12.2025 16:08

“I’m not the story of persecution. The story is the Russian people.” A new episode of Swissinfo’s mini-documentary series follows Mariana Katzarova, the first United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Russia, as she exposes the reality of torture, political repression and arbitrary detention in today’s Russia. The film follows Katzarova from UN Human Rights Council sessions, meetings at...

An Alpine carnival: Switzerland stars as a superfiction at the 2024 Venice Biennale 07.01.2025 25:40

Swiss-Brazilian artist Guerreiro do Divino Amor will represent Switzerland at the 60th Venice Art Biennale, opening Saturday. He gave SWI swissinfo.ch a preview of his work. The Biennale, reminiscent of 19th-century world exhibitions, features 30 national pavilions in the Giardini and a major exhibition in the Arsenale. This is the second consecutive time Switzerland has chosen an artist with a mi...

Child victims in Ukraine – can the trauma be cured? 17.10.2024 24:35

The consequences of the suffering experienced by children during the war in Ukraine and the challenges faced by children in Switzerland are examined by Philip Jaffé, a Swiss professor of psychology and vice president of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. more on this story and other related reports on SWI swissinfo.ch

Sergei Pugachev: Swiss banks help Putin’s people avoid sanctions 17.10.2024 10:07

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‘Russia is ready for a new Tsar.’ Interview with Russian-Swiss Writer Mikhail Shishkin 17.09.2024 26:18

Russian writer Mikhail Shishkin, who lives and works in Switzerland, is our guest in On the Record. He talks about how to defend Russian culture, how he witnessed Switzerland welcome dirty money with open arms and whether Russia and Ukraine will ever be able to reconcile. More on this story SWI swissinfo.ch Journalist: ⁠ Elena Servettaz Video journalist & editor: ⁠Carlo Pisani

Jojo Mayer: Redefining Drumming with Generative Technology 16.09.2024 22:44

He is one of the most influential drummers of recent decades, known both as a skilled technician and a visionary. Jojo Mayer talks to SWI swissinfo.ch about technology, tradition – and the future of music. More from SWI swissinfo.ch Journalist: Giannis Mavris Video journalist & editor: Carlo Pisani