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Why Swiss sailors are among the best in the world

Across the Atlantic in record time: Bernard Stamm

This content was published on May 2, 2026 Landlocked Switzerland is a major sailing nation, thanks to its inventive spirit and sailors who have pushed the limits.

National Council rejects popular initiative for simpler naturalisations

Swiss Politics

Swiss House rejects initiative to ease naturalisation

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 The National Council does not want to standardise or simplify the Swiss naturalisation process. With a two-thirds majority, it decided to vote against the democracy initiative. It also rejected counter-proposals put forward by minorities.

Demographics

Without immigration, the Swiss population would age rapidly

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Immigration not only grows Switzerland’s population but slows its ageing – without it, fewer workers and more pensioners would strain pensions and health insurance.

National Council wants to facilitate access to the morning-after pill

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Swiss parliament moves to ease access to emergency contraception

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Swiss parliament moves to ease access to the morning-after pill.

Swiss Politics

Eight graphs on free movement and the Swiss economy

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Since 2002, EU citizens have been able to freely settle and work in Switzerland. What impact has this had on the country’s economy?

Petition demands better conditions for Swiss nurses

This content was published on Apr 28, 2026 Healthcare workers deliver petition with nearly 190,000 signatures to Bern.

The sunbathing area at Zurich’s Oberer Letten lido.

Demographics

Switzerland expands as Europe contracts and neither is happy

This content was published on Apr 28, 2026 Demographic change and workforce migration are transforming Europe and Switzerland. Profound disruptions are on the horizon.

Demonstrators against femicide and gender-based violence in Bellizona, Switzerland

Prevention

New Swiss national hotline for domestic violence victims to launch after delays

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 The national hotline 142 will go live on Friday, as authorities vow to continue tackling the growing number of domestic violence offences.

Head of Geneva cantonal government Nathalie Fontanet

Swiss Politics

Cantons of Western Switzerland unite to oppose immigration initiative

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 The Conference of Western Swiss Governments "strongly opposes" the "No to ten million" immigration initiative, the head of the Geneva government, Nathalie Fontanet, told the press on Monday.

Foreign Affairs

Uzbek former first daughter goes on trial in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 Gulnara Karimova is charged with money laundering, breach of trust, corruption, and leading a criminal organisation known as "The Office".

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