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Keeping a Swiss shooting tradition alive abroad

This content was published on Jun 26, 2026 The 2026 Federal Shooting Festival in Chur also united Swiss living abroad, for whom shooting is more than a sport – it’s a way to stay connected to their homeland.

Powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, where around 800 Swiss Abroad live. Two Swiss Abroad in Caracas describe the destruction as rescue efforts continue.

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This content was published on Jun 25, 2026 Powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, where around 800 Swiss citizens live. Two Swiss Abroad in Caracas describe the destruction as rescue efforts continue.

Switzerland deploys rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela

This content was published on Jun 25, 2026 Switzerland sends a rescue team to help Venezuela search and rescue earthquake victims.

A patient at the Swiss Paraplegic Centre walking down the corridor

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Swiss healthcare costs rise faster than patients can keep up

This content was published on Jun 25, 2026 As Switzerland’s mandatory health insurance turns 30, an affordability crisis is forcing the country to take some difficult decisions to secure its future.

The Swiss federal government wants to overhaul the military system: civil defence and civilian service could be merged into a new disaster protection service. This is a major reform, which will be put to a public vote.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Less than two weeks after voters approved tighter access to civilian service, the Swiss government is already proposing a much broader reform of the military service system.

Swiss government proposes 0.5% VAT hike to finance defence spending

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Following criticism, the Federal Council has scaled back a planned increase in the VAT rate fund the armed forces. It proposes 0.5% rather than 0.8% as originally planned.

International cooperation: the Federal Council sets priorities

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Swiss government sets new international cooperation priorities

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 The Federal Council on Wednesday outlined its 2029–2032 international cooperation strategy. With federal finances under pressure, the focus will shift toward humanitarian aid.

No further budget cuts are on the horizon for 2027

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Swiss government rules out further budget cuts for 2027

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Further cuts to the federal budget will not be needed in 2027, the Federal Council said on Wednesday.

The government is introducing compulsory service in the security sector

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Swiss government backs compulsory civil protection service

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Switzerland plans compulsory civil protection service to boost personnel.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss-EU electricity agreement clears first hurdle

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Swiss-EU electricity deal advances in parliament, promising market access and consumer choice.

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