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Born abroad? How to keep your Swiss citizenship

A father with two children at the airport

This content was published on Aug 17, 2026 Anyone born abroad who fails to take the necessary steps in time may lose their Swiss citizenship. Here’s what you need to know.

Economiesuisse attributes the high costs largely to Switzerland's failure to expand winter electricity production in recent years.

Swiss Politics

Economiesuisse: Switzerland faces CHF4bn bill to avert power shortages

This content was published on Aug 16, 2026 Preventing electricity shortages over the next two decades will cost Swiss consumers about CHF4 billion, according to an estimate by business federation economiesuisse cited by NZZ am Sonntag.

The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, also known as the Monastery of the Caves, is one of Ukraine's most important religious and cultural landmarks.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland allocates CHF600,000 to restore Kyiv monastery

This content was published on Aug 16, 2026 Switzerland will provide CHF600,000 ($737,000) to help secure and restore the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a historic 11th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyiv, Ukraine, damaged in a recent Russian air strike.

Association of Towns and Cities calls for a national action plan to tackle heatwaves

Climate adaptation

Swiss cities association seeks nationwide response to heatwaves

This content was published on Aug 16, 2026 The head of the Swiss Cities Association has called for a national strategy to help municipalities adapt to climate change, warning that many urban areas were designed for weather conditions that no longer exist.

Climate adaptation

In water-loving Switzerland, about 50 people drown every year

This content was published on Aug 16, 2026 Summer activities on Switzerland’s lakes and rivers are hugely popular, but their dangers are sometimes underestimated. Every year, about 50 drownings are recorded.

The increase may be partly due to growing numbers of people heading into the mountains, particularly for mountaineering and rock climbing.

Swiss Politics

More mountain emergencies keep Swiss rescue service busy

This content was published on Aug 15, 2026 The Swiss air rescue service Rega carried out 323 missions linked to mountain accidents between the start of the year and mid-August, 39 more than during the same period in 2025.

Audrey Werro stormed to the 800-meter title by holding off Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson down the home straight at the European championships on Friday.

Switzerland’s Werro wins European 800m title

This content was published on Aug 15, 2026 Switzerland’s Audrey Werro held off Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson to win the 800 metres title at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on Friday.

Cyber attacks have risen significantly, according to Marlene Amstad, chair of the FINMA's board of directors.

Swiss Politics

Swiss financial regulator warns over rising cyber attacks and AI risks

This content was published on Aug 15, 2026 The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has warned banks and insurers about the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence and cyber threats.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 15, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

Parmelin defends government support for Swiss farmers amid drought

This content was published on Aug 15, 2026 With drought-related losses in agriculture expected to reach record levels, Swiss Agriculture Minister Guy Parmelin has defended the government's response.

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