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This content was published on Aug 20, 2026 Justice Minister Beat Jans is under pressure to rein in the minority of asylum seekers who repeatedly commit crimes.

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Swiss drag queen faces Chinese repression

This content was published on Aug 20, 2026 In China, the space available for queer subcultures is shrinking. A drag artist from Zurich experienced this first-hand while on tour.

A preview of this weekend’s Council of the Swiss Abroad and a landmark ruling by the Federal Administrative Court.

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This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 A preview of this weekend’s Council of the Swiss Abroad and a landmark ruling by the Federal Administrative Court.

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This content was published on Aug 18, 2026 Despite recent rainfall, the Swiss agricultural sector remains under pressure.

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This content was published on Aug 17, 2026 Russia is interfering in the Swiss campaign on the neutrality initiative, but just how much influence does it really have?

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Zurich public prosecutor calls for a long prison sentence for hacker

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Prosecutor demands long sentence in Zurich hacker trial

This content was published on Aug 17, 2026 A 52-year-old man accused of developing ransomware denied all charges as his trial opened at Zurich District Court on Monday, where prosecutors called for a lengthy prison sentence.

Travailsuisse is calling for a 2 per cent pay rise for 2027

Workplace

Swiss unions seek 2% pay rise, employers back 1%

This content was published on Aug 17, 2026 Trade union umbrella group Travail.Suisse on Monday called for a general wage increase of 2% next year. The Swiss Employers' Union (UPS), however, said an average pay rise of around 1% would be more in line with the economic outlook.

All parties except the SVP reject the neutrality initiative

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Most political parties reject Swiss neutrality initiative

This content was published on Aug 17, 2026 All major Swiss political parties except the right-wing Swiss People's Party oppose the neutrality initiative ahead of the September 27 vote, arguing that it would weaken Switzerland's security and foreign policy flexibility.

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Living abroad may result in reductions to Swiss pension benefits

This content was published on Aug 17, 2026 A gap in pension contributions can prove costly for Swiss nationals living abroad. Here’s what you need to bear in mind.

In some Swiss regions, grape-picking has already begun, an unprecedented development for mid-August.

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Swiss winegrowers begin harvest in mid-August for first time

This content was published on Aug 17, 2026 Switzerland's grape harvest is set to be exceptionally early this year as prolonged drought and high temperatures accelerate ripening. In some regions, picking has already begun, an unprecedented development for mid-August.

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