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Swiss family, Swiss dialect, but ‘not integrated’: migration officials respond

In the 16 years that Gabriela Purtschert has lived in Switzerland, she has hiked on several mountains.

This content was published on Oct 29, 2025 How do descendants of Swiss expats prove that they are truly part of Swiss life? Swissinfo asked the immigration authorities.

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This content was published on Oct 28, 2025 Housing shortages, cruise ship crime and a “crunchy” alliance feature in Tuesday’s briefing.

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This content was published on Oct 28, 2025 The Swiss tourist industry has been working for a while to improve the attractiveness of Switzerland in autumn. Pictures like this, taken in Valens in canton St Gallen, can certainly make the job easier.

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This content was published on Oct 27, 2025 Flims, Laax and Falera have bought back their ski area for CHF100 million to protect it from foreign investors.

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This content was published on Oct 27, 2025 Switzerland is taking in 20 injured children from Gaza. Seven children and their relatives have already arrived. After their arrival, pictured in Geneva, they are taken to hospitals for treatment.

Swiss Bosnians process trauma of war at Sarajevo Film Festival

This content was published on Oct 27, 2025 Two documentaries delve into a violent history, rejecting the silence over the Bosnian War maintained by those who fled the former Yugoslavia and sought refuge in Switzerland.

Tourists observe the melting Morteratsch Glacier in Pontresina on Sunday.

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This content was published on Oct 25, 2025 Tourists observe the melting Morteratsch Glacier in Pontresina on Sunday.

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This content was published on Oct 25, 2025 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 The first SBC poll ahead of the federal vote on November 30 shows a no to the taxation of large inheritances and divided opinions on civic service for all. Also, it’s mushroom season – but be careful which ones you pick!

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This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis continues his official trip to Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq. In Baghdad, artist Yoissef Al Aqabi sculpted a bust of the Federal Councillor.

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