(MENAFN- Swissinfo) These are some of the stories out of Switzerland we'll be covering the week of March 4:

Monday

A year after a hotly debated and close vote on the issue in Switzerland, the future of public broadcasting external link will be discussed at the International Public Media Conference in the Swiss capital. We'll have live coverage of the event , plus perspectives from key voices in the debate.

Tuesday

On March 5, Switzerland's 1,000-franc note – among the world's highest-value pieces of currency – is the next in the banknote series to get a facelift. We'll look at what CHF1,000 is really worth in Switzerland.

Wednesday

For the first time since 1929, women are being allowed to do the Cresta Run , a dangerous head-first toboggan race down a famously treacherous track in St Moritz. We'll explain the history of the ban on woman competitors and look at the first time a female headed down the track after it was lifted.

Friday

Pregnant women and mothers often find themselves in a Catch-22 in the workplace, with many sharing experiences of discrimination. We look in-depth at what it's like for employees of Swiss companies to balance work and family.

Tags

• Culture
• Sport
• Work

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