Cluster: Swiss Abroad

Swiss government remains vigilant as bird flu cases increase across Europe

The Confederation remains vigilant in the face of avian flu

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 The Swiss government is closely monitoring the situation following the recent outbreak of a major wave of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, in neighbouring Germany.

Photo of a woman in front of hotel in Bern.

Swiss Politics

Swiss vote: taxing the rich to save the planet?

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 Tax the super-rich in Switzerland on their inheritance and use the money to tackle the climate crisis: this is what the Young Socialists party is proposing.

Civil defence participants on duty: if the civic service initiative is adopted, such offers will be more broadly supported.

Swiss Politics

November 30 vote: Swiss set to reject new inheritance tax

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 A poll shows the Swiss public’s clear rejection of an initiative seeking a new tax on big inheritances and scepticism towards a proposal calling for civic service for all.

Humanitarian aid for Gaza, the village of Brienz and self-driving taxis top today’s Swiss news.

Swiss Abroad

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Oct 23, 2025 Humanitarian aid for Gaza, the village of Brienz and self-driving taxis top today’s Swiss news.

Picture of the day

This content was published on Oct 23, 2025 Storm Benjamin swept across Switzerland on Thursday, accompanied by gusts of over 100 km/h (62 mph) in some areas. In Bière, canton Vaud, this Romande Energie employee faced a challenging situation repairing storm damage.

Picture of the day

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 Police block a road during a protest against a speech by Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis at the inauguration of a new institute at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich.