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Do you know what ‘wür mi’ or ‘goumin’ mean? For the first time, Swiss teenagers have chosen their words of the year

This content was published on Oct 27, 2026 Do you know what ‘würd mi’ or ‘goumin’ mean? For the first time, Swiss teenagers have chosen their Youth Words of the Year.

Scandals and losses force revamp of Swiss supermarket chain Migros

This content was published on Oct 27, 2026 Migros to decide on streamlining the group following scandals and financial losses.

Céline Amaudruz, a prominent figure in the Swiss People's Party and a contender to succeed Guy Parmelin, has come under fire for her numerous professional commitments. But the Geneva politician says the criticism has only strengthened her resolve.

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This content was published on Oct 26, 2026 Céline Amaudruz, a contender to succeed Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, says criticism has only strengthened her resolve.

The votes on November 29 are fast approaching – are you ready?

This content was published on Oct 26, 2026 The first SBC poll ahead of the November 29 votes shows strong support for the fireworks initiative. Voters remain undecided on the other three proposals.

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Why Switzerland is voting on individual taxation again

This content was published on Oct 26, 2026 Earlier this year, Swiss voters backed a model of individual taxation that would scrap the so-called “marriage penalty”. Now another initiative – and another model – is on the ballot.

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A survey confirms interest in a direct train service between Switzerland and London

This content was published on Oct 25, 2026 The Swiss are overwhelmingly in favour of a direct train service to London. A survey confirms widespread support for this rail link, which is seen as essential for competing with air travel and reducing the impact on the climate.

The past week was dominated by cyber security – and not in a positive sense.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 24, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

How the Swiss cowbell became political

This content was published on Oct 24, 2026 Since the pandemic, cowbells have become instruments of protest – a problematic appropriation, according to an ethnologist.

On August 15, 2026, the Taliban celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan.

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Paper trail shows how Switzerland negotiated with Taliban

This content was published on Oct 24, 2026 New documents shed light on Swiss cooperation with the Taliban that led to the deportation of three Afghan men after a Taliban delegation's visit to Switzerland in 2025.

‘Yes’ or ‘No’? According to the first SRG poll, uncertainty still surrounds the outcome of several proposals on the agenda for the upcoming federal referendums.

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This content was published on Oct 23, 2026 ‘Yes’ or ‘No’? According to the first Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) opinion poll, the outcome of several proposals in the upcoming nationwide vote remains uncertain.

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