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Asylum: major obstacles to family reunification in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 8, 2026 Significant “bureaucratic obstacles” are complicating family reunification in the context of asylum in Switzerland, says the Swiss Observatory on Asylum and Foreigners (ODAE-Switzerland).

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Young brands aim to make mark at Geneva Watch Days fair

This content was published on Sep 7, 2026 Geneva Watch Days brings together 71 watch brands, the majority of which are emerging labels.

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This content was published on Sep 7, 2026 Banned, yet still available: every year, thousands of semi-automatic weapons are legally acquired in Switzerland through special permits.

Fifty years of the Maison d’Ailleurs: a mecca for science fiction fans

This content was published on Sep 7, 2026 From prison to sci-fi wonderland, Yverdon's Maison d’Ailleurs is more than a museum – it’s an adventure.

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From grey skies to heatwaves: climate drives Swiss abroad

This content was published on Sep 7, 2026 Swiss people have long moved abroad to escape grey winters. Now, increasingly severe heatwaves are giving some a new reason to leave.

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When a DNA test reveals unexpected Swiss ancestry

This content was published on Sep 6, 2026 Robert Thayer from Texas lived most of his life thinking he knew who his relatives were, until his DNA test results placed him on another family tree. His curiosity led him to the hills of canton Bern.

The Swiss Centre wants to make its presence felt more strongly on the political scene

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Swiss Centre Party eyes another seat in government as 2027 elections loom

This content was published on Sep 5, 2026 The Swiss Centre Party has launched its campaign for the 2027 elections, setting out an ambition to secure a second seat on the Federal Council.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 5, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

The Swiss Catholics who don’t recognise the pope

This content was published on Sep 5, 2026 The Christian Catholic Church of Switzerland is neither quite Roman nor truly Protestant.

The delivery of the Patriot systems to Switzerland will face further delays and higher costs.

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This content was published on Sep 4, 2026 No agreement has been reached with Berlin and Washington. The delivery of Patriot systems to Switzerland will be delayed further and cost more.

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