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This content was published on On Tuesday: Switzerland summons the Israeli ambassador, and Stadler drops an appeal against a big rail contract awarded to Siemens.

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Dear Swiss Abroad, Human beings have set off for the moon for the first time in over 50 years, on a mission that also contains a little bit of Switzerland. Fun fact: the part of the Swiss population that remembers the last lunar expedition in 1972 well outnumbers the part of the population that never had to use a paper telephone directory. I wish you a pleasant Easter season and, of course, good reading!

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This content was published on For the first time in Switzerland, people aged over 65 outnumber those under 20.

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How about camping out on the tarmac at Geneva airport? April 1st hoaxes and surprising statistics on the Swiss Abroad are on the programme.

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This content was published on How about camping out on the tarmac at Geneva Airport? April 1 hoaxes and surprising statistics on the Swiss Abroad are among the topics of today’s briefing.

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there are more and more of you! The latest statistics show that the Swiss diaspora has exceeded 838,000 people. In your opinion, in which country are there by far the most people with a Swiss passport?

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This content was published on New figures tell the story of Switzerland inside and outside its borders, from diaspora numbers to the country’s love of democracy.

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

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Criticism of weaknesses in Swiss institutions, but one thing remains strong: Switzerland’s attachment to Aromat.

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This content was published on Weaknesses in Swiss institutions may exist but Switzerland’s attachment to Aromat remains strong.

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New trouble from the USA: The US government is siphoning off Swiss money for the F-35 - and diverting it to other defence systems.

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This content was published on New tensions with the US: Washington is diverting Swiss payments for the F-35 fighter jet to another defence programme.

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Antimatter transported via trailer, an exceptional archaeological discovery and renewed controversy over the army’s future service pistol lead today’s briefing.

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This content was published on Antimatter transported via trailer, an exceptional archaeological discovery, and renewed controversy over the army’s future service pistol all feature in today’s briefing.

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This content was published on Does Switzerland need new nuclear power plants? A study by energy firm Axpo presents various scenarios.

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This content was published on Rising violence and an army that’s not up to the task: a blow to Switzerland’s image as a safe haven.

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This content was published on Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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The Minister of Defence has unveiled his armament programme: priority to defence against air threats.

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This content was published on The defence minister unveils a CHF3.4 billion armament programme, with a focus on air defence.

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The updated version of the future Cailler Chocolate Park involves an investment of CHF400 million ($505.5) to transform the site into an immersive destination retracing the history of cocoa and milk chocolate.

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This content was published on Expansion plans for a major Swiss tourist attraction and the country’s phone preferences are among today’s top stories.

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A cable car accident in Engelberg and the ongoing political struggle over rising rents dominate today’s news.

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This content was published on A cable car accident in Engelberg and the ongoing political struggle over rising rents dominate today’s news.

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After years of debate, parliament has decided that it will again be possible in Switzerland to bear a double surname.

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This content was published on Switzerland will once again allow double surnames after parliament ends years of debate.

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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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Altar for memorial service.

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This content was published on A new tragic fire and the possible return of nuclear power dominated Swiss news this week.

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Lucky or unlucky Friday the 13th? Bern approves the Bilaterals III package with the EU – but a referendum could still decide its fate.

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This content was published on Lucky or unlucky Friday the 13th? Bern approves the Bilaterals III package with the EU – but a referendum could still decide its fate.

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Shock and grief still run deep after the fatal PostBus fire in Kerzers on Tuesday evening.

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This content was published on Shock and grief still run deep after the fatal PostBus fire in Kerzers on Tuesday evening.

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