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Why Swiss sailors are among the best in the world

Across the Atlantic in record time: Bernard Stamm

This content was published on May 2, 2026 Landlocked Switzerland is a major sailing nation, thanks to its inventive spirit and sailors who have pushed the limits.

Visitors in bathing costumes examine the painting Bathers by Paul Cezanne, at the exhibition Day of the Bathers, on Friday, 1 May 2026, at the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen. All visitors who appeared in swimwear received free admission

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This content was published on May 1, 2026 In Hundwil, in canton Appenzell Outer Rhodes, the old Säntis cable is running for the last time today. The cable car which has been in operation since 1974, took visitors up 2,502 meters above sea level in the 10-minute ride. A new railway is set to begin service this autumn at a cost of CHF30 million ($38.5 million).

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This content was published on May 1, 2026 Work–life balance in focus: Labour Day protests highlight tensions in Swiss work culture, while a Swiss Abroad travels 40 hours for a slice of Swiss ice hockey history.

Swiss House rejects initiative to ease naturalisation

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 The National Council does not want to standardise or simplify the Swiss naturalisation process. With a two-thirds majority, it decided to vote against the democracy initiative. It also rejected counter-proposals put forward by minorities.

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This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 The House of Representatives clearly rejected the popular initiative aimed at simplifying naturalisation procedures.

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This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 The Säntis cable car, built in 1974, made its final journey today. A new cable car is due to enter service in autumn. Until then, the only way to reach the 2,502‑metre peak in the Alpstein massif in eastern Switzerland is on foot.

Without immigration, the Swiss population would age rapidly

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Immigration not only grows Switzerland’s population but slows its ageing – without it, fewer workers and more pensioners would strain pensions and health insurance.

National Council wants to facilitate access to the morning-after pill

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Swiss parliament moves to ease access to emergency contraception

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Swiss parliament moves to ease access to the morning-after pill.

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Eight graphs on free movement and the Swiss economy

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Since 2002, EU citizens have been able to freely settle and work in Switzerland. What impact has this had on the country’s economy?

SWITZERLAND GOTTHARD TUNNEL BREAKTHROUGH STOERZONE The first miner climbs out of the tunnel boring machine during the breakthrough of the northern tunnel zone of the 2nd Gotthard road tunnel tube in Goeschenen on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

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This content was published on Apr 29, 2026 The first miner emerges from the drilling machine as the northern fault zone of the second Gotthard road tunnel is pierced. This symbolic milestone, reached on Wednesday April 29, 2026, marks progress in one of the most geologically complex sections of the project.

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