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Switzerland’s 21 living ex-presidents: a world record

This content was published on Jul 28, 2026 Twenty-one former Swiss presidents are still alive. What does this record say about the country’s political stability and leadership?

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This content was published on Jul 27, 2026 As the devastating wildfire in southwestern France continues, concern is growing ahead of the use of fireworks on August 1, Swiss National Day.

In Chiasso, dog owners are now required to clean up after their dogs

This content was published on Jul 26, 2026 In a Swiss first, the municipality of Chiasso now requires dog owners to wash away their pets' urine from pavements and building façades.

Between sex scandals and an alarming rise in drowning incidents, this week’s Swiss news stands in stark contrast to the carefree atmosphere of the holidays.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 25, 2026 From a shocking criminal case to a rise in drownings, this week’s Swiss news stands in stark contrast to the carefree mood of summer.

Play it again, Sämu: decoding Bernese nicknames

This content was published on Jul 25, 2026 The Bernese are particularly creative when it comes to tweaking and shortening forenames.

Customs duties, drought, fuel prices and even… mosquitoes: threats are rife in this Friday’s Swiss news.

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This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 US tariffs, drought, rising fuel prices and even… mosquitoes: there is no shortage of causes for concern in this Friday's Swiss news.

Should Swiss neutrality be stricter? Voters will decide

This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 On September 27, Swiss voters will decide on whether or not to enshrine a stricter definition of neutrality into the country’s constitution.

New allegations have emerged against a former Aargau politician, while Switzerland's dry summer continues to affect farmers, vineyards and mountain trails.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 New abuse allegations have emerged against a former Aargau politician, while the dry summer continues to affect farmers, vineyards and hikers.

Report finds no link between Swiss funds and EU border pushbacks

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 After parliamentary pressure, independent experts took a close look at what happens to the Swiss contribution to protecting the EU’s external borders.

Thailand: Swiss man arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a 14-year-old

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Swiss man arrested in Thailand on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 The authorities on the Thai island of Phuket have arrested a Swiss national. He is accused of luring a 14-year-old boy and sexually abusing him.

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