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Survey: Swiss question the country’s defence capabilities

Swiss doubt the country's defence capabilities, survey

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 Most people in Switzerland feel safe, but many doubt the country’s defence readiness, a survey published on Monday shows.

Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter defends the Federal Council’s austerity package in the National Council.

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Spring session wrap: parliament spares Swiss Abroad services from budget cuts

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 The Swiss government's austerity package has been streamlined considerably by parliament. Federal funds for services linked to the Swiss Abroad have been spared.

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New Swiss foundation to catalogue Jean-Luc Godard’s film archive

This content was published on Mar 22, 2026 The Jean-Luc Godard Foundation aims to preserve and share the archive of the 2022-deceased director, who left behind works scattered worldwide and the thorny matter of film rights.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

Switzerland, a paradise for dinosaur hunters. Or is it?

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 Switzerland is a special place for ichnologists, students of fossilised remains of animals.

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Switzerland’s queer community fears rollback of LGBTIQ+ rights

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 Campaigns targeting the LGBTIQ+ community in the United States are also affecting Switzerland.

Silhouettes of people wearing rainbow-coloured umbrellas.

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Seven graphics showing how LGBTIQ+ people are doing in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 What is it like to live as a queer person in Switzerland? A study sheds light on discrimination, coming out, and self-harm.

The Minister of Defence has unveiled his armament programme: priority to defence against air threats.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Mar 20, 2026 The defence minister unveils a CHF3.4 billion armament programme, with a focus on air defence.

Swiss Abroad fear the consequences of a standoff with the EU

This content was published on Mar 20, 2026 The delegates of the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) exchanged views with the members of the Swiss Abroad parliamentary group on the new treaties between Switzerland and the EU and the popular initiative 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million!'.

The updated version of the future Cailler Chocolate Park involves an investment of CHF400 million ($505.5) to transform the site into an immersive destination retracing the history of cocoa and milk chocolate.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Expansion plans for a major Swiss tourist attraction and the country’s phone preferences are among today’s top stories.

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