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Aromat, from Switzerland to the townships of South Africa

A chef at a restaurant in Langa seasons her dishes with Aromat.

This content was published on May 23, 2026 Aromat, said to be Switzerland’s national spice, is also sprinkled liberally on dishes in South Africa.

The policy transparency mandate of the Swiss Federal Audit Office has been called into question by a study commissioned by the SFAO itself.

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This content was published on May 22, 2026 Who watches the watchers? The mandate requiring the Swiss Federal Audit Office to oversee political financing transparency is itself being called into question.

Petition lodged in Switzerland against Starlink antennas

This content was published on May 22, 2026 Opponents have submitted a petition with 14,550 signatures in Bern urging the Swiss government to stop the project to build 40 Starlink satellite antennas in Leuk, canton Valais.

The 8 March voting campaigns cost CHF 10 million

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Swiss March 8 vote campaigns cost CHF11 million

This content was published on May 22, 2026 Campaigns for the four March 8 votes cost a combined CHF10.7 million ($13.6 million), according to final figures published on Friday by the Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO).

Did the Morettis commit an insurance fraud?

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Crans-Montana: Swiss police investigate fire at another Moretti property

This content was published on May 22, 2026 Swiss prosecutors probing the Le Constellation bar fire are also revisiting a 2024 blaze at the Moretti-owned “Vieux Chalet,” examining possible insurance fraud, RTS reports. Jacques Moretti’s lawyer has criticized the move.

As Switzerland’s traditional Alpine cattle drives begin, attention is turning once again to farmers – and to the debates around Swiss agriculture ahead of parliament’s summer discussion on the Mercosur agreement.

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This content was published on May 21, 2026 As Switzerland’s traditional spring Alpine cattle drives begin, attention is turning once again to farmers – and to the debates around Swiss agriculture.

Swiss finance minister urges banks to contribute to stability

This content was published on May 21, 2026 Swiss finance minister urges banks to support financial stability amid global uncertainty.

How to finance AHV? The Federal Council presented its proposals today.

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This content was published on May 20, 2026 How should the Swiss pension system be financed? The government has unveiled its proposals for the next major reform.