We've all heard the phrase being thrown about more and more over the past couple of years. But what is fake news? Where does it come from and who is profiting from its existence? Mark chats with Adam Koniuszewski from the Geneva Centre for Security Policy to answer these questions.

A trained clergy man, farmer and finally educator, Pestalozzi is famous for reforming Swiss education. Find out more about his philosophy that revolutionised the schooling system on today's episode on Swiss Up!

Albert Hoffman, a Swiss chemist, accidentally ingested a tiny amount of LSD... and then decided to try it again.

Find out on today's episode of Swiss Up! the history behind the drug and how bicycles came to play an important part...

Ruby is a strong believer of Karma, she feels if you do good to others, if you help people around you, if you spread love & happiness – we are moving towards a more secure society. She recently received the award of Exceptional Woman of Excellence 2017 by Women Economic Forum at Lisbon. As a multitasker, she balanced her family, social & work life very well – she is a very popular Professor, Secretary of Indian Association Lausanne, Vice President of Swiss Riviera Toastmasters Club and active Member of Conseil General of her commune. She firmly believes education & communication are strong pillars in developing a progressive society.

http://www.wef.org.in/ruby-bakshi-khurdi/

If Switzerland didn't participate in World War Two, what were the bunkers for - the ones littered across the Swiss Alps? Find out on today's episode of Swiss Up! where Dario tells us all about Swiss military defence.

Dr Michelle explains about the new 'AlertSwiss' App designed to send alerts and notifications if various emergency situations occur across the country. Visit www.alert.swiss for more information.

How did the Swiss territorial expansion end?

The birth hour for Swiss neutrality to some, a shameful failure to others. What is sure is that it was the deadliest Battle for the Swiss with over 10'000 casualties and that it put an end to Swiss expansionist ambitions. Find out more on today's episode of Swiss Up!

If you don't have the space for a traditional hedge, perhaps think about a ready made hedge, grown on a frame, with climbers instead of hedging plants? Marianna of the Dutch company Hedgeworld www.hedgeworld.nl , knows all about the plants that make up these interesting hedges. I chatted to her at Plantarium in Boskoop and she told me all I needed to know.

On today's episode of Swiss Up! Dario walks us through how national elections came to use proportional representation - how did it start, why did it start, and is it a good thing? And if proportional representation means nothing to you, don't worry it will all be explained.

Switzerland has historically been famous for banking, be that good or bad. But how has it changed over the years, especially since the 2008 crisis? Today Dario discusses tax evasion, offshore banking, and the end of Swiss banking secrets.