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Swiss at heart, not on paper: the challenges of naturalisation from abroad

This content was published on Jan 17, 2026 Kendall Gewalt had always assumed she was Swiss. Only as an adult did she discover she wasn’t.

Guy Parmelin has completed his first foreign trip as Swiss president, travelling to Austria which is traditionally the first official visit by all Swiss government ministers who hold the rotating presidency role. Parmelin was received at Vienna’s Hofburg Palace on Thursday, January 15 by Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen.

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This content was published on Jan 16, 2026 Guy Parmelin has completed his first foreign trip as Swiss president, travelling to Austria which is traditionally the first official visit by all Swiss government ministers who hold the rotating presidency role. Parmelin was received at Vienna’s Hofburg Palace on Thursday, January 15 by Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen.

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The Crans-Montana fire continues to reverberate beyond Switzerland’s borders, shaping how the country is perceived abroad. The diplomatic aftershocks include scaled-back events around the Winter Olympics in Italy.

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This content was published on Jan 16, 2026 The Crans-Montana fire continues to reverberate beyond Switzerland’s borders, shaping how the country is perceived abroad. The diplomatic aftershocks include scaled-back events around the Winter Olympics in Italy.

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Stockalper Palace, built from 1646-1666, photographed on Monday, 29 September 2025 in Brig-Glis. The Swiss Heritage Society (SHS) is awarding the Wakker Prize 2026 to the municipality of Brig-Glis, which promotes the culturally and socially enriching use of its architectural heritage. Brig-Glis thus combines tradition and innovation in an exemplary manner, according to the SHS. Through the sensible use of historical buildings, the integration of contemporary architecture and the adaptation of urban spaces to the changing climate, the Alpine town is positioning itself as a resilient and innovative living space

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This content was published on Jan 15, 2026 The Swiss Heritage Society has awarded the Wakker Prize 2026 to the municipality of Brig-Glis, located in canton Valais. One of the reasons cited was the successful blending of historical heritage with contemporary development.

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From Monday, a record number of heads of state and top managers will be meeting in Davos for the World Economic Forum. More and more are travelling by private jet.

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This content was published on Jan 15, 2026 A record number of heads of state and top executives will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos from January 19, many travelling by private jet.

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Hundreds demonstrated in Switzerland against the Iranian regime this week.

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This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Hundreds demonstrated in Switzerland against the Iranian regime this week.

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Duplex trains for long-distance services are known in German as "Schüttelzüge" or "shaking trains". To improve passenger comfort, Swiss Federal Railways is in the process of converting all the bogies (which are located underneath the carriages) on these trains.

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This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Double-decker trains for long-distance services are known in German as "Schüttelzüge" or "shaking trains". To improve passenger comfort, Swiss Federal Railways is in the process of converting all the bogies (which are located underneath the carriages) on these trains.

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This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 The anger and criticism that followed the tragedy in Crans-Montana made the Röstigraben a little deeper.

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This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 It is not a freeze-frame from the science fiction series Stranger Things but a photo taken near Lausanne. The city has opted for red lighting in some areas to reduce disturbance to wildlife while ensuring visibility for drivers.

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People against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro gather in downtown Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

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Swiss in Venezuela say US intervention was expected and necessary

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Swiss living in Venezuela contacted by Swissinfo say they are relieved Nicolás Maduro has gone.

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