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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Oct 28, 2025 Housing shortages, cruise ship crime and a “crunchy” alliance feature in Tuesday’s briefing.

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The Umbrella Movement was a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong which began on 28 September 2014 when the police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators who were demanding transparent elections. The subsequent 79-day occupation brought the city to a standstill, with demonstrators calling for the right to elect their own leaders and greater autonomy from Beijing.

Foreign Affairs

Defiant Hongkongers resist China with activism-in-exile from Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 28, 2025 Amid escalating attacks by the Chinese government, exiled pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong have sought havens abroad, including in the Swiss capital, Bern.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Oct 27, 2025 Flims, Laax and Falera have bought back their ski area for CHF100 million to protect it from foreign investors.

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Consultation opened on municipal voting rights for foreigners

Canton Bern launches consultation on voting rights for foreigners

This content was published on Oct 27, 2025 The Bern cantonal government has launched a consultation process concerning the possible introduction of optional voting rights for foreign residents at the municipality level.

Irvin Mujčić in The Boy from the River Drina

Swiss cinema

Swiss Bosnians process trauma of war at Sarajevo Film Festival

This content was published on Oct 27, 2025 Two documentaries delve into a violent history, rejecting the silence over the Bosnian War maintained by those who fled the former Yugoslavia and sought refuge in Switzerland.

The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 25, 2025 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 The first SBC poll ahead of the federal vote on November 30 shows a no to the taxation of large inheritances and divided opinions on civic service for all. Also, it’s mushroom season – but be careful which ones you pick!

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