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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.

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This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 For the first time in Switzerland, people aged over 65 outnumber those under 20.

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Remi Bonnet in action during the final of the individual competition of the Ski Mountaineering World Championships, in Villars-sur-Ollon, canton Vaud. By winning, the man from Fribourg also won the World Cup. He is the first Swiss to achieve this feat in 16 years.

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This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 Remi Bonnet in action during the final of the individual competition at the Ski Mountaineering World Championships in Villars-sur-Ollon, canton Vaud. By winning, the athlete from Fribourg also secured the World Cup. He is the first Swiss to achieve this feat in 16 years.

The Swiss Abroad in nine charts

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 The number of Swiss people living abroad continues to rise, and many have more than one passport. Nine charts explain their characteristics and geographic distribution.

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This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 How about camping out on the tarmac at Geneva Airport? April 1 hoaxes and surprising statistics on the Swiss Abroad are among the topics of today's briefing.

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1. Prize Sport/Sports: GABRIEL MONNET - LAUSANNE EN GYMNERSION - For ten days in June, the Federal Gymnastics Festival takes place in Lausanne ? it is a sporting event of superlatives that is only organised every six years. Sports clubs from all over Switzerland take part. 65,000 gymnasts compete in Lausanne and 300,000 visitors watch the competitions. 4,000 judges put in 32,000 hours of work to crown the deserving winners at the end. The black and white photos show this gymnastics festival from an unusual perspective

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This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 This is the winning photo for the Swiss Press Award 2026 in the sports category. According to the jury, it shows this superlative sporting event (65,000 gymnasts, 300,000 visitors, 4,000 judges and 32,000 hours of work), which takes place only every six years, from an original angle.

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This content was published on Mar 31, 2026 After the cantonal police moved out in 2022, Zurich’s Kasernenareal (barracks area) is looking for a new identity. A project presented today aims to create a lively and multifunctional public space. In 2028, voters will probably decide on the allocation of the necessary funds. Pictured is the armoury.

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This content was published on Mar 31, 2026 New figures tell the story of Switzerland inside and outside its borders, from diaspora numbers to the country’s love of democracy.

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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.

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This content was published on Mar 30, 2026 Are Swiss treats a luxury item where you live? We sniff out some pricey Swiss cheese abroad.

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