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Lost Swiss citizenship a surprising reality for many

Eine Besucherin der Schweizerischen Landesausstellung 1939 in Zuerich zeigt am 27. Mai stolz ihren Pullover mit aufgenaehten Kantonswappen. Am 6. Mai 1939 wurde in Zuerich die Landesausstellung "Landi 39" eroeffnet. 10,5 Millionen Eintrittskarten wurden an den Kassen geloest. (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS-ARCHIV/Str)

This content was published on Mar 30, 2025 Swiss citizenship is not always guaranteed for life. Many Swiss living abroad have lost it – often unwittingly, or due to historical rules.

Childcare allowance for daycare centre children continues to be a talking point

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Childcare allowance for Swiss daycare centres remains talking point

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 In future, a childcare allowance should relieve parents of the cost of daycare places in Switzerland, says parliament.

Theft, rape, violence: Switzerland's image takes a battering in our selection of the week's news.

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The Week in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 Theft, rape and other assault: Switzerland's image takes a battering in our selection of the week's news.

Why Switzerland hasn’t got a capital city

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 Bern is not officially the capital of Switzerland. Rather, it’s the “federal city”. Why?

From manager to private guide: the story of Christopher Walti, who transformed his life to embrace travel and adventure.

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Wildlife tourism: in search of authentic experiences

This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 From manager to private guide: the story of Christopher Walti, who transformed his life to embrace travel and adventure.

Volunteers look for survivors near damaged building Friday, March 28, 2025, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 A powerful earthquake in Southeast Asia dominates today’s news raising concerns for the Swiss living in the region.

Swiss military jet crash: air traffic controller found guilty

This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 Over eight and a half years after the fatal F/A-18 military jet accident in Switzerland, an air traffic controller has been found guilty of negligent homicide by a military appeals court.

Football, military biscuits and books for Martin Pfister

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Viola Amherd hands over keys of Swiss defence ministry to Martin Pfister

This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 On Friday, the new Swiss government minister Martin Pfister was symbolically presented with the keys to the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport by outgoing minister Viola Amherd.

Swiss Diaspora

Number of Swiss around the world grew by 1.6% in 2024

This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 Last year, 13,300 Swiss citizens moved abroad, taking the total number of Swiss Abroad to 826,700 (+1.6%). Three-quarters have more than one nationality, new figures show.

Justice gives the go-ahead for 30 km/h in Geneva

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Swiss court rejects 30km/h speed limit in Geneva

This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 A Swiss court says the cantonal authorities in Geneva should not have introduced a 30 km/h speed limit on its local roads.

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