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Migrants in Switzerland speak of gratitude, pride – and setbacks

This content was published on Aug 1, 2025 High quality of life, good job prospects, but integration issues: foreigners share their experiences of moving to Switzerland.

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This content was published on Jul 31, 2025 On Thursday: August 1 fireworks, tackling the Asian hornet, Swiss National Bank figures, and the Swiss stance on Palestinian statehood.

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This content was published on Jul 31, 2025 This year, bad weather prevented the world’s largest Swiss flag (80 x 80 m) from being hung on the face of the Säntis mountain ahead of August 1. Instead, it was decided to place it in the fields below. However, as soon as it was unfurled, a strong gust of wind ripped it apart. But nothing serious! This has happened before.

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Why is Switzerland’s national anthem not widely known among its citizens?

This content was published on Jul 31, 2025 In this video, we explore the story behind the Swiss Psalm, how it came to be and why so few Swiss know the lyrics.

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This content was published on Jul 30, 2025 On Wednesday: a new artwork for the Swiss Abroad Square, a legendary sports coach dies, and Bern nervously awaits Trump’s tariffs.

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This content was published on Jul 30, 2025 Impromptu mode of transport: a man moves along on a stand-up paddle after flooding near Giswil on Lake Sarnen, canton Obwalden, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

What advice would you give to other part-time Swiss Abroad?

Are you one among a growing number of Swiss people who live part of the year in Switzerland and part abroad? What lessons have you learned from this lifestyle, what pitfalls should be avoided, what are the best tips?

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Ugo Rondinone creates artwork for Swiss Abroad Square

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Rondinone artwork to feature at Swiss Abroad Square

This content was published on Jul 30, 2025 A work of art by Ugo Rondinone will be unveiled on the Swiss Abroad Square in Brunnen in 2026.

Maja Riniker, President of the National Council of Switzerland and President of the Summit welcomes Valentina Matvienko, speaker of the Council of the Federation of the Federal Assembly ( Russian Federation ).during the 15th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament (15SWSP), convened by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, July 28, 2025. (KEYSTONE/Magali Girardin)

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This content was published on Jul 29, 2025 In Switzerland, VIPs subject to sanctions are granted exemptions, the danger of landslides in Brienz is growing, and the death of Heinrich Villiger marks the end of an era.

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