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New Year’s speech: President Keller-Sutter praises Swiss modesty

Keller Sutter, who assumes the rotating Swiss presidency in 2025, is also head of the finance ministry.

This content was published on Jan 1, 2025 The Swiss president for 2025, Karin Keller-Sutter, has underlined the importance of compromise and modesty in Swiss politics in her New Year’s address to the nation.

New initiative launched: National Bank should buy bitcoins

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Campaigners want Swiss central bank to hold bitcoin in reserves

This content was published on Jan 1, 2025 Campaigners have launched a people's initiative to oblige the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold part of its reserves in bitcoin.

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In Switzerland, New Year brings ‘burka ban’ and pension hikes

This content was published on Jan 1, 2025 A Swiss ban on facial coverings in public places comes into force on January 1, 2025.

Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd, left, welcomes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, right, before a bilateral meeting on Friday, December 20, 2024 in Bern,

Swiss Politics

What lies ahead: the Swiss political landscape in 2025

This content was published on Dec 31, 2024 The relations between Switzerland and the EU will be the biggest political issue of the coming year. This is a also key issue for the Swiss Abroad.

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The Swiss year 2024 in pictures

This content was published on Dec 30, 2024 From major international conferences to natural disasters and extreme weather, Switzerland has seen many memorable events over the past 12 months.

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How Karin Keller-Sutter became too big to fail

This content was published on Dec 30, 2024 The incoming Swiss president, known internationally for her role in the last-ditch rescue of Credit Suisse, has a reputation as a hardliner. The reality is more nuanced.

Federal President Karin Keller-Sutter relies on Platform X

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Swiss President joins X platform for 2025 term

This content was published on Dec 27, 2024 Swiss minister Karin Keller-Sutter wants to use Platform X to communicate with the population during her term as president in 2025.

The tsunami mercilessly worked its way through the fishing village. Many people died, and the lives of those who survived the flood were changed forever.

Twenty years after the tsunami: ‘It feels like yesterday’

This content was published on Dec 27, 2024 Two decades have passed since Thailand’s coast was devastated by towering waves. While little physical evidence remains, the disaster is far from forgotten. Seven people from Thailand share their painful memories.

Gerhart Wagner was a teacher, scientist and co-author of the book "Flora Helvetica". Botany, a lifelong passion.

The secret of the centenarians in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 24, 2024 Researcher Daniela Jopp explores in a new study how Swiss centenarians live and what they can teach us about ageing well.

Bank account for Swiss citizens living abroad

Moving abroad

Five things to know about your Swiss bank account before emigrating

This content was published on Dec 23, 2024 Swiss Abroad frequently pay significantly higher fees at Swiss banks than their compatriots in Switzerland. You can find an overview of prices here.

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