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Christian Raaflaub

Journalist, editor

I cover topics related to the Swiss Abroad and Swiss specialities, also producing a daily briefing for the Swiss Abroad community. I studied communication sciences, then worked as a reporter and video journalist for private radio and television. I have worked for SWI swissinfo.ch in various roles since 2002.

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Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Plans by FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to partially privatise the World Cup are facing some strong resistance, particularly in Europe.

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The past week was marked by heated and, at times, heated debates over the lifting of a ban on the construction of nuclear power stations. Why did this change of direction come about?

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Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Nuclear power is making a political comeback in Switzerland. Parliament spent the week debating whether the country should reverse its 2017 decision to phase out nuclear energy.

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Illegal tax deals for the rich cost the canton of Vaud over 200 million francs. However, the government speaks of a "theoretical" loss

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Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Illegal tax rebates for wealthy residents cost canton Vaud over CHF200 million ($253.80 million). The cantonal government called the shortfall a “theoretical loss”.

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A barista creates a design using warm frothed milk on a latte

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Swiss oddities

How Switzerland became a land of coffee

This content was published on How did a small country with no domestic coffee cultivation become the world’s second‑largest coffee exporter?

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Voting board in parliament.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Welcome to our selection of the most important stories from Switzerland over the past seven days.

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Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland Today

This content was published on The Swiss ambassador kept his cool despite shots being fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Switzerland is sliding towards a paraffin shortage: supplies of aviation fuel are only sufficient for 72 days; it should be at least 90.

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Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Switzerland is sliding towards an aviation fuel shortage: reserves are currently sufficient for only 72 days instead of the required 90.

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Happy Hungarians

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on The Orbán era in Hungary is history. We accompanied a Swiss Abroad with voting rights there during the hottest phase of the election campaign.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on In the news: restrictions on protection status S for Ukrainian refugees and Swiss vulnerability to drug smuggling.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Are Swiss treats a luxury item where you live? We sniff out some pricey Swiss cheese abroad.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on After the fire in a PostBus caused by someone setting themselves alight, the company wants to provide drivers with additional training.

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The Swiss abroad in Mexico are experiencing tense days following the killing of a drug lord.

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Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Swiss Abroad in Mexico are worried about the fallout of the killing of a powerful drug cartel leader.

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Swiss Diaspora

The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Welcome to our selection of the most important – and most interesting – stories from Switzerland over the past seven days.

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A mountain lake in the Alps

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Swiss oddities

Switzerland, the country of four seas

This content was published on In a geographical peculiarity, landlocked Switzerland is connected to four seas via its rivers. How many can you name?

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on A train derailment and vandalism – in addition to the snow – are causing many cancellations on the Swiss rail network.

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Has a gap in pension contributions affected you financially?

Missing pension contributions can have significant consequences for retirees. Have you been affected?

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Have you dealt with a cross-border inheritance? What challenges did you face, and how did you handle them?

What tips or experiences would you like to share?

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