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Renewed calls for release of Swiss citizen in Belarus

Demonstrators with Belarus flag in street

This content was published on Feb 10, 2021 A rights group has called on Belarus to release a Swiss-Belarus dual national convicted for taking part in anti-government protests.

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Lotti’s return to Switzerland: the countdown is on

This content was published on Feb 6, 2021 Lotti Pfyl, a Swiss emigrant, is getting excited - and nervous - about her imminent move back to Switzerland from Germany.

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Headaches abound for Swiss citizens in post-Brexit Britain

This content was published on Jan 24, 2021 There are more questions than answers for Swiss living in the UK, who are facing personal and commercial hurdles.

What will you remember most about the Trump presidency?

President Donald Trump will soon leave the most powerful job in the world. What were the highlights – and lowlights – of his unusual time in office for you?

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Jan 6, 2021

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Do you work in the tourism sector? What are the challenges you face because of the pandemic?

We are looking to hear from Swiss citizens living and working in the tourism sector abroad.

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Jan 5, 2021

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Pandemic year ‘not all bad’ for the Swiss abroad

This content was published on Dec 30, 2020 The director of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) says the interests of the “Fifth Switzerland” have been boosted in 2020.

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Shattered dreams – a Swiss emigrant returns home

This content was published on Dec 28, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has hit many Swiss abroad hard. More and more are returning to Switzerland. Lotti Pfyl. 60, tells her story.

What do you hope for and expect from our coverage in 2021?

Which topics would you like SWI swissinfo.ch to report on more - or less - often in the coming year? What do you like or dislike about our coverage? How could we improve your user experience?

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Dec 28, 2020

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‘Merry Christmas from Plague Island Britain’

This content was published on Dec 23, 2020 For Swiss living in the UK, Switzerland remained within reach for holiday visits home – until recently.

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Swiss expats given emergency Covid-19 aid

This content was published on Nov 5, 2020 The government has provided financial assistance to 56 Swiss citizens living abroad who are struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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