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

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

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 Every other week, our editorial team produces short videos in which the Swiss Abroad have their say. Share your experiences and answer one of our questions. Record it on video and send it to us.

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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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Middle East conflict: ‘Everyone has a responsibility to inform themselves before travelling’

This content was published on Mar 5, 2026 With nearly 5,000 Swiss citizens stranded in the Middle East, the foreign ministry maintains that assistance will be provided only as a last resort.

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ICE operations divide Swiss Abroad in United States

This content was published on Feb 12, 2026 Some see the crackdown as the rise of an authoritarian regime, while others defend it as a necessary fight against illegal immigration.

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From California to Ticino: what a journey to my ancestors’ Swiss villages revealed

This content was published on Jan 25, 2026 Nicole's ancestors emigrated from Ticino, Switzerland, over a century ago. This summer she travelled there from California to find out more about her family's roots.

People against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro gather in downtown Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

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Swiss in Venezuela say US intervention was expected and necessary

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Swiss living in Venezuela contacted by Swissinfo say they are relieved Nicolás Maduro has gone.

Most candles sold in Switzerland are imported.

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Swiss-made candles thrive as imports dominate shelves

This content was published on Dec 24, 2025 In a Swiss market dominated by imports, candle-making entrepreneurs in French-speaking Switzerland are carving out a niche.

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Three Swiss nationals arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 Switzerland is aware of three cases of Swiss nationals arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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