Cluster: Swiss Abroad

Switzerland Today

Swiss pay tribute to Pope Francis, Klaus Schwab steps down from the WEF, and Swiss airports prepare to use facial recognition software.

This content was published on Apr 22, 2025 Swiss pay tribute to Pope Francis, Klaus Schwab steps down from the WEF, and Swiss airports prepare to use facial recognition software.

Switzerland postpones launch of emergency number for domestic violence victims

This content was published on Apr 22, 2025 The launch of the “142” emergency number, which aims to help victims of domestic violence in Switzerland, has been postponed to May 2026.

swiss parliament building surrounded by mist

Swiss democracy

‘One for all, all for one’ – how the Swiss government makes decisions

This content was published on Apr 22, 2025 Secret meetings, no prime minister, and a seven-member executive that defends decisions collectively – the Swiss system of “collegiality” explained.

Swiss Politics

Switzerland-EU electricity agreement: the key issues it must tackle

This content was published on Apr 22, 2025 Could Swiss dams pass into European hands? This is one of many questions that a new electricity agreement needs to clarify.

Pope Francis leaves behind the image of an open and simple man

Swiss Abroad

Former Swiss Papal Guard reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy

This content was published on Apr 21, 2025 Didier Grandjean, a seminarian and former Swiss Guard, believes Francis' papacy marked a milestone in the evolution of the Catholic Church.

On April 5, thousands demonstrated in Zurich against the housing crisis. It was the city's largest housing demonstration since the turn of the millennium

Demographics

Zurich: Welcome to the world capital of housing shortages!

This content was published on Apr 21, 2025 In Zurich, only seven out of 10,000 apartments are vacant on average – the lowest rate in Switzerland and probably in the Western world.

Montreux has long been a magnet for Freddie fans

Swiss oddities

Don’t stop me now: Freddie Mercury and Montreux

This content was published on Apr 19, 2025 A growing number of fans flock to the Swiss town of Montreux every year in search of a Freddie Mercury experience.

Freddie Mercury's former personal assistant speaks about the star's relationship with the town of Montreux.

Swiss Abroad

Why Freddie Mercury hated then loved Montreux

This content was published on Apr 19, 2025 Peter Freestone was Freddie Mercury’s personal assistant for 12 years and there’s little he doesn’t know about the legendary lead singer of the rock band Queen.

Swiss Politics

Christiane Brunner, architect of Swiss women’s strike, dies aged 78

This content was published on Apr 18, 2025 The Swiss trade unionist, politician and leader of the feminist movement Christiane Brunner has died at the age of 78.

Swiss Abroad

Swiss hotel manager commits to China for the long haul

This content was published on Apr 18, 2025 Ticino native Carlo Schmed has lived for 37 years in China, where he has managed hotels since 1987.

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