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Absinthe is back in fashion – not only in Switzerland but around the world. We went to the Val-de-Travers, where it all began.
Novartis bets on ageing as next frontier in drug development
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Swiss pharma giant Novartis is diving into research on ageing to tap the growing market for drugs that help keep older adults healthy.
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Small landslides are on the increase in the Swiss Alps owing to climate change. But the link with global warming is less obvious for large natural disasters.
How a Swiss innovation is changing democracy in Japan
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For decades, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has dominated Japan’s political landscape. Digital voting tools have the potential to change this.
What role should Switzerland play in international peacebuilding?
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To play a meaningful role, Switzerland must earn acceptance from the parties involved in a conflict, says Laurent Goetschel.
Emigrating with family: what to do if a child doesn’t want to move
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New surroundings, new school, new friends – emigration can be a daunting prospect for children. Two experts share their tips.
Tax information when emigrating from Switzerland: what you need to know
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Tax liability in Switzerland does not always end at the country’s border – here’s what you should bear in mind when moving abroad.
Voting from abroad: How to register for Swiss elections
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Switzerland grants voting rights to its citizens living abroad. If you want to exercise your voting rights, you must first get on the electoral register.
Emigration and pension benefits: how to save on taxes
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Taxes are due when withdrawing pension fund capital. Swiss citizens living abroad may, under certain circumstances, reclaim a portion of these taxes.
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Got a Swiss passport and dreaming of working abroad? We’ll show you how to get started in under 90 seconds – the countdown is on!
Swiss abroad health insurance – what are the options?
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Should you take out insurance abroad? Or with a health insurance company in Switzerland? Is that even possible? We explain.
Emigration: what steps should I take to leave Switzerland?
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This article, along with a practical checklist, will guide you step by step through the emigration process – supplemented with further helpful articles and links.
Bringing a pet to Switzerland requires meticulous preparation
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Whether visiting Switzerland on holiday or arriving to live permanently, entering the country with a pet involves a number of steps and formalities. Here’s what you need to know.
Five things to know about your Swiss bank account before emigrating
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Swiss Abroad frequently pay significantly higher fees at Swiss banks than their compatriots in Switzerland. You can find an overview of prices here.
Swiss state pensions abroad and what you need to know
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How can I claim my state pension abroad? Can I still make voluntary contributions from outside Switzerland? Answers to some FAQs.
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Moving abroad is an exciting but often challenging experience. Many emigrants experience different phases between culture shock and assimilation.
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Absinthe is back in fashion – not only in Switzerland but around the world. We went to the Val-de-Travers, where it all began.
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Cash is losing out to plastic or digital cash in Switzerland, but it’s unlikely that coins and notes will become obsolete.
Why Switzerland is an archaeological treasure trove
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No other country offers such comprehensive, freely available, high-resolution radar scans – a unique resource for science.
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When a cold, dry wind sweeps through Switzerland, many people complain of headaches and other problems. They then often curse the bise.
Spell check: the Swiss origins of the European witch craze
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The 15th-century description of a witch hunt in the Bernese Simmental became the blueprint for witch hunts across Europe.
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Read selected articles from across Switzerland and discuss current issues with people living in Switzerland and fellow Swiss Abroad in our debates.
Listen to science stories with our podcast: The Swiss Connection
Explore Science stories and research from Swiss universities, research institutions and businesses. Please listen and follow the Swiss Connection Podcast.
A Geneva-based NGO is Israel’s answer to aid in Gaza
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, an NGO backed by Israel and the US, will privatise aid into Gaza. The UN has strongly opposed the plan.
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will not be flying to Tel Aviv up to and including June 8 due to the current situation in the Middle East.
Pro-Palestinian protesters end University of Geneva demo
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Pro-Palestinian protesters who camped out in front of the rector’s office at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) left the premises on Thursday evening.
Basel authorities clarify threatening gestures against Israel at Eurovision
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The Basel cantonal police are investigating the alleged threatening behaviour of an anti-Israel demonstrator at the Eurovision parade.
ICRC says next few days will be ‘decisive’ for aid to Gaza
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The next few days will be absolutely decisive if the Geneva-based ICRC is to continue providing aid in the Gaza Strip, said its director-general Pierre Krähenbühl.
Swiss foreign ministry alarmed by Gaza developments
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The Swiss foreign ministry wrote on X that international humanitarian law forbids the annexation of occupied territories.
SWISS flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended until May 11
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has cancelled all flights to and from the Israeli city of Tel Aviv until May 11 after a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels landed near the airport.
SWISS cancels Tel Aviv flights after Ben Gurion airport missile attack
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After a missile landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion Airport, Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) cancelled its flight from Zurich to Tel Aviv on Sunday.
Renewal of war in Gaza has ‘unleashed a new hell’, says Red Cross
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The resumption of the war in Gaza has unleashed a new hell in the Palestinian territory, the director of the Geneva-based ICRC has warned.
Ambassador: Israel and Switzerland ‘don’t agree on everything’
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Israel’s ambassador to Bern maintains that Switzerland and her country enjoy friendly relations. But criticises certain Swiss positions within UN bodies.
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US parliamentarians have threatened the UN Human Rights Council with sanctions similar to those against the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Swiss UN rapporteur urges Washington to release Columbia University student
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The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues, Nicolas Levrat, and eight other legal experts, have called on the US to release Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil.
UN officials in Geneva report over 100 civilian executions in western Syria
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Verification is ongoing, and the actual number is likely higher, said a UN spokesperson in Geneva. A Syrian NGO claims executions could exceed 1,000.
A Geneva-based NGO is Israel’s answer to aid in Gaza
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, an NGO backed by Israel and the US, will privatise aid into Gaza. The UN has strongly opposed the plan.
Is solar radiation management worth the risk for climate-vulnerable countries?
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Countries in the Global South could benefit most from controversial solar geoengineering technologies. However, they also have the most to lose.
Swiss true crimes: the child serial killer Werner Ferrari (part 2/2)
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This two-part documentary film looks back at the police investigation into the shocking story of Switzerland’s infamous child serial killer.
Last chapter of Sylvain George’s migration trilogy heads to Cannes
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The French director talks to SWI swissinfo.ch as his film “Obscure Night – Ain’t I a Child?” premiered in Switzerland before being selected for Cannes.
Two Art Brut exhibitions 40 years apart expose the state of the arts in Cuba
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Isolated in an isolated island, Cuban outcast artists have been celebrated in Lausanne’s Art Brut museum, which revisited and revamped an exhibition from 1983.
Taiwan has developed into an exemplary democracy. This can be seen in schools as well as in election campaigns – despite or because of its precarious status.
Almost half of Swiss citizens are open to holding political office
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Would you consider holding political office? Nearly half of Swiss citizens would, according to a study by the University of Basel.
How are you, Switzerland? Let us know in our 2025 survey
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We want to hear more about our readers’ daily concerns and thoughts on major issues. Take part in our survey and share your views!
Honesty over success: the true values of the Swiss population
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Is honesty more important for a satisfied life than success? Yes, according to a major survey by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.
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The vote to decide Viola Amherd’s successor in the Federal Council – Martin Pfister or Markus Ritter – is set for March 12, but the ‘dialogue’ community appears to have already made up its mind.
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A non-representative survey reveals that approximately nine out of ten users (87%) of the “dialogue” community perceive the super-rich as a threat to democracy.
Is the job of Swiss government minister too complex and ‘politically exposed’?
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The position of Swiss government minister seems to have lost its shine – that is according to a non-representative survey of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)’s “dialogue” community.
Are initiatives to combat gender-based violence having an impact?
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Authorities and civil society are looking for ways to deal with gender-based violence. Are these initiatives having an impact? Join the discussion.
Most Swiss doubt politicians’ ability to deal with climate change
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Two-thirds of Swiss believe global warming is a serious problem. However, only about a third thinks Swiss politicians can take sufficient measures on the issue.
Hard drugs: does prohibition sometimes do more harm than good?
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How can the growing consumption of crack cocaine in Switzerland be tackled? And what support can be provided to addicts? Join in the discussion!
Cost-of-living crisis: only a minority of Swiss say they feel the pinch
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Around one-third of Swiss residents and the Swiss Abroad say their financial situation is a strain, while four out of five believe the wealth gap in Switzerland is too wide, a new survey shows.
New Swiss tobacco law: are minors sufficiently protected?
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Are minors in Switzerland sufficiently protected from the risks of tobacco consumption? Join the multilingual debate on “dialogue”!
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It’s the hunting season again in Switzerland. Hunting is a well-established tradition in rural and mountain regions in Switzerland, but it also sparks criticism.
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According to the latest figures, social media is being used less. One of the reasons: the platforms are no longer truly social.
Poll: Switzerland is rather sceptical about the future
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Overall, people in Switzerland and the Swiss Abroad are doing well. But they are more pessimistic about the future than they were a year ago.
Poll: Swiss Abroad pensioners are enthusiastic while workers struggle
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Swiss pensioners abroad are generally happy with their lives but Swiss nationals who live and work overseas are less satisfied than the average citizen.