Roger Schawinski

Roger Schawinski

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Roger Schawinski is a prominent Swiss media entrepreneur and radio personality, known for his innovative contributions to the media landscape in Switzerland. He gained significant attention for his project, Radio Alpin, which aimed to provide a fresh alternative in the South Eastern Swiss media market. However, his recent efforts faced legal challenges when the Federal Administrative Court revoked the radio license granted to his station, citing procedural shortcomings, which sparked debates about the fairness and clarity of media regulations in Switzerland.

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Roger Schawinski is a media pioneer who has recently called for state support for the media.

Peter Wanner kontert Ringier-Chef Walder: «Das sind Fake News»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
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Roger Schawinski was criticized for his journalistic ethics during discussions in the National Council.

seit seiner Gründung von allen kritisiert und bekämpft
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-01
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Roger Schawinski is known for his openly conducted conflicts with Giuseppe Scaglione.

Radio-Pionier Scaglione verkauft my105 und zieht ans Meer
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-11
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Roger Schawinski was speculated to have purchased the expensive number plate 'ZH 24'.

Eine Million für «SO 1»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-05
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Roger Schawinski is a prominent journalist and media pioneer in Switzerland known for his efforts to break the radio monopoly.

Schawinski kämpft gegen die SRG und für seine grosse Liebe
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-07
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Roger Schawinski has been a key figure in the fight to preserve the UKW frequency.

Widerstand gegen Ende des Notfallradio
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-30
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Roger Schawinski organized various protest actions against the name change of the club to 'Zürich Lions'.

Walter Frey tritt bei den ZSC Lions ab
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-30
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Roger Schawinski is a journalist and the founder of the first private radio station in Switzerland, Radio 24.

Schawinski und Somm über Debattenkultur und Polarisierung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-06
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Roger Schawinski expresses outrage over Switzerland's stance towards the USA regarding chlorinated chickens.

Welche Rolle spielt das Chlorhuhn in der Handelspolitik?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-19
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Roger Schawinski criticizes the SRG's decision to stop UKW transmission, arguing it is a mistake.

Private Radiosender gewinnen an Hörern, SRF bricht ein
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-11
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Roger Schawinski emphasized the importance of allowing people over 65 to contribute to society.

So bremst die Schweiz ihre Senioren aus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-24
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Roger Schawinski founded the first private radio and the first private local television station in Switzerland.

Zwei Freunde über Leben mit 80
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-07
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Roger Schawinski is involved in a legal dispute over a radio license in Switzerland.

Streit um Radiokonzession: Roger Schawinski kämpft weiter
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-19
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Roger Schawinski is a radio pioneer who Frank Urbaniok tries to explain his views to.

Frank Urbaniok über Mythen, Migration und Gewalt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-12
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Roger Schawinski founded the first private station Radio 24 in Switzerland.

UKW-Abschaltung: SRG verliert Hunderttausende Hörer
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-28
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Roger Schawinski is a former radio pirate who is currently broadcasting with Radio Grischa.

Schawinskis Kampf gegen die Bündner Mediendynastie Lebrument
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-07
6.0

Röbi Koller started his career at the radio station of Roger Schawinski.

Röbi Koller, Seelsorger der Schweiz
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-05
6.0

Roger Schawinski aimed to disrupt the media market in Southeast Switzerland with his Radio Alpin.

Radio Alpin von Schawinski: Unverständnis für Gerichtsurteil
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-02-17
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