Cluster: Swiss Abroad

Switzerland Today

A volunteer fills bags with food for those in need in the Saint-Jacques church in Lausanne.

This content was published on Mar 31, 2025 Martin Pfister takes over the defence ministry on April 1 – but the to-do list landing on his desk is no joke.

Origami-inspired heart patch developed by Basel researchers

This content was published on Mar 31, 2025 Development has begun in Basel-City on a patch made of paper and cells designed to mitigate the consequences of a heart attack.

Swiss Politics

Youth associations oppose Swiss government’s relief plan

This content was published on Mar 30, 2025 More than 50 youth associations have written an open letter against the Swiss government’s relief programme.

Eine Besucherin der Schweizerischen Landesausstellung 1939 in Zuerich zeigt am 27. Mai stolz ihren Pullover mit aufgenaehten Kantonswappen. Am 6. Mai 1939 wurde in Zuerich die Landesausstellung "Landi 39" eroeffnet. 10,5 Millionen Eintrittskarten wurden an den Kassen geloest. (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS-ARCHIV/Str)

Swiss Abroad

Lost Swiss citizenship a surprising reality for many

This content was published on Mar 30, 2025 Swiss citizenship is not always guaranteed for life. Many Swiss living abroad have lost it – often unwittingly, or due to historical rules.

Childcare allowance for daycare centre children continues to be a talking point

Swiss Politics

Childcare allowance for Swiss daycare centres remains talking point

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 In future, a childcare allowance should relieve parents of the cost of daycare places in Switzerland, says parliament.

Theft, rape, violence: Switzerland's image takes a battering in our selection of the week's news.

Swiss Abroad

The Week in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 Theft, rape and other assault: Switzerland's image takes a battering in our selection of the week's news.

Picture of the day

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 Dictyogenus nadigi has been named Swiss Species of the Year 2025 by the Swiss Systematics Society. This aquatic insect plays a vital role in detecting water pollution.

Why Switzerland hasn’t got a capital city

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 Bern is not officially the capital of Switzerland. Rather, it’s the “federal city”. Why?

From manager to private guide: the story of Christopher Walti, who transformed his life to embrace travel and adventure.

Swiss Abroad

Wildlife tourism: in search of authentic experiences

This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 From manager to private guide: the story of Christopher Walti, who transformed his life to embrace travel and adventure.

Volunteers look for survivors near damaged building Friday, March 28, 2025, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

Swiss Abroad

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 A powerful earthquake in Southeast Asia dominates today’s news raising concerns for the Swiss living in the region.

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