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Why Merantix founder Adrian Locher chose Berlin over Zurich for his AI start-up

This content was published on Apr 18, 2026 Ten years ago, Adrian Locher from Bern set out to find the ideal location to develop an AI ecosystem – and ultimately chose Germany over Switzerland.

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Making young Swiss abroad feel more than just ‘passport holders’

This content was published on Apr 17, 2026 Sofia Garcia‑Reyes is the new president of the Youth Parliament of the Swiss Abroad (YPSA). The Swiss‑Colombian aims to make the organisation indispensable for young Swiss living abroad.

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Swiss entrepreneurs are staying put in Dubai

This content was published on Apr 11, 2026 Despite the conflict in the region and its impact on investments, Swiss entrepreneurs based in Dubai are determined not to leave.

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Tracing roots back to a Swiss witch trial

This content was published on Apr 5, 2026 Tammy Mackenzie travelled from Canada to Glarus to trace her grandmother’s roots, recognising scenes from old photos and even meeting relatives who helped her understand how the village still shapes her values.

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The six European cities most loved by the Swiss Abroad

This content was published on Apr 3, 2026 Swiss citizens reside in almost every country worldwide, but the largest numbers are found in neighbouring states – especially in major European cities.

Number of Swiss abroad increases more slowly

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Swiss population abroad increases on all continents

This content was published on Mar 31, 2026 Swiss population abroad grew by 1.4% across all continents, with Europe most popular.

Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter defends the Federal Council’s austerity package in the National Council.

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Spring session wrap: parliament spares Swiss Abroad services from budget cuts

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 The Swiss government's austerity package has been streamlined considerably by parliament. Federal funds for services linked to the Swiss Abroad have been spared.

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Share your experiences with the community

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Jede zweite Woche produziert unsere Redaktion Videokurzformate, in welchen Auslandschweier:innen zu Wort kommen. Teilen auch Sie Ihre Erfahrungen.

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Cash, cuckoo clocks and confusion with Sweden – Switzerland as seen abroad

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Which stereotypes about Switzerland do Swissinfo readers encounter most often?

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Individual taxation receives massive support from Swiss Abroad

This content was published on Mar 9, 2026 On the whole, the Swiss Abroad voted in the same way as their compatriots in Switzerland on Sunday, with two small exceptions. An analysis.

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