Cluster: Swiss Abroad

Cantons of Western Switzerland unite to oppose immigration initiative

Head of Geneva cantonal government Nathalie Fontanet

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 The Conference of Western Swiss Governments "strongly opposes" the "No to ten million" immigration initiative, the head of the Geneva government, Nathalie Fontanet, told the press on Monday.

Foreign Affairs

Uzbek former first daughter goes on trial in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 Gulnara Karimova is charged with money laundering, breach of trust, corruption, and leading a criminal organisation known as "The Office".

Innerrhoden Landsgemeinde elects Pius Federer as new Landammann

Swiss democracy

Swiss canton of Appenzell Inner Rhodes elects Pius Federer as new Landammann

This content was published on Apr 26, 2026 Voters in canton Appenzell Inner Rhodes in eastern Switzerland have elected Pius Federer as the new Landammann (equivalent to cantonal president) at the Landsgemeinde assembly on Sunday.

The Swiss government has rejected calls for a ban on headscarves in schools arguing that such a measure would violate the constitution, particularly protections for freedom of religion and personal rights.

Swiss Politics

Swiss Teachers’ Association advises against prominent religious symbols

This content was published on Apr 26, 2026 The Swiss Teachers’ Association (LCH) is recommending that teachers refrain from wearing prominent religious symbols, such as headscarves, according to a new position paper.

Increase in reported cases of racism, particularly at school

Swiss Politics

Racial discrimination cases in Switzerland remain high in 2025

This content was published on Apr 26, 2026 Switzerland recorded 1,245 cases of racial discrimination in 2025, a 3% increase on the previous year, according to a new report.

Swiss Abroad

Swiss entrepreneur finds success on second attempt in Brazil

This content was published on Apr 26, 2026 Swiss expat Salvatore Scimonetti built a marketing agency in Brazil, and reflects on the pitfalls, setbacks and successes of self-employment.

Nine arrests in the Netherlands after ATM attacks

Swiss Politics

Nine arrested in Netherlands over Europe-wide ATM attacks

This content was published on Apr 25, 2026 An international police operation has led to the arrest of nine suspects in the Netherlands in connection with a wave of explosive attacks on cash machines across Europe, including several in Switzerland.

Swiss oddities

Lifting the lid on a peculiar Swiss passion

This content was published on Apr 25, 2026 For many Swiss, collecting coffee creamer lids is almost an addiction, with some changing hands for thousands of francs.

Swiss Abroad

Picture of the week

This content was published on Apr 25, 2026 The mudac museum in Lausanne has launched a new exhibition that features over 300 glass animals from the personal collection of art historian Pierre Rosenberg.

The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 25, 2026 With less than a month to go before the World Championships on home soil, the national ice hockey team is in turmoil.

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