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Former Swiss president honoured for advancing women’s rights

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 Former Swiss President Ruth Dreifuss was honoured in Bern on Thursday for her decisive role in advancing women’s rights in Switzerland.

Geneva civil servants angry at cost-cutting measures

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Geneva civil servants march against planned budget cuts

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 Nearly 2,000 people took part in a demonstration in Geneva on Thursday against planned cantonal cost-cutting measures.

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Moving abroad: a helpful checklist

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 Planning on emigrating? This checklist including expert tips will guide you through the logistical steps.

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Swiss tax revenues get bump from OECD minimum tax rate

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 Swiss firms paid a 132% increase in taxes under the new OECD minimum tax according to a recent analysis.

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Swiss defence firm RUAG to rely entirely on Swiss AI

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 Swiss defence firm RUAG unveils Swiss-made AI 'LLARA' for military use.

UBS continues to reject the package proposed by the Federal Council

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UBS rejects Swiss government proposal on capital requirements

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 UBS rejects Swiss government's call for a $20bn capital increase, citing risks to the Swiss economy.

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Switzerland’s global trade falls off at start of year

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Swiss exports and imports decline in the first quarter of the year.

According to Blick.ch, the federal government is increasingly appointing honorary consuls to represent Swiss interests in areas far from official embassies or consulates. These "amateur diplomats" assist Swiss citizens in need, represent Switzerland at events, and maintain relations with local authorities and businesses. Their roles are voluntary, with only a small compensation, but they do enjoy a degree of immunity while carrying out their duties.

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Does Switzerland monitor its honorary consuls adequately?

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Honorary consuls represent Switzerland and are deeply embedded in local networks. But this also means they can face potential conflicts of interest.

The cost of railway upgrades are being wildly underestmated

Auditors slam financial planning for Swiss rail projects

This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 Poor financial planning underestimated railway upgrade costs by several billion francs.

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Swiss diaspora divided after Orbán’s fall in Hungary election

This content was published on Apr 20, 2026 Support for Viktor Orbán has ebbed among Swiss citizens living in Hungary, now watching to see if Péter Magyar lives up to his conservative pledges.

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