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A Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jet is pictured during a test and evaluation day at the Swiss Army airbase, in Payerne, Switzerland, Friday, June 7, 2019. (KEYSTONE/Peter Klaunzer)

This content was published on Jun 28, 2025 Welcome to our selection of the most important – and most interesting – stories from Switzerland over the past seven days.

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This content was published on Jun 28, 2025 On June 26 and 27, the Federal Council visited canton St Gallen – home to the current Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter. Since 1957, it has been a tradition for the seven ministers to embark on a two-day summer excursion together. In the background: Lake Walen.

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This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 The additional costs associated with the purchase of the US F-35 fighter jet continue to occupy Switzerland.

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This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 The national government visited St Gallen under the leadership of Karin Keller-Sutter, who holds the rotating Swiss presidency this year. The second day of the Federal Councillor's trip centred on the Abbey Library there. There was also time for selfies with the locals.

Consular protection: more and more elderly Swiss are dying abroad

This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 The number of Swiss nationals travelling and living abroad is increasing resulting in more and more consular protection cases.

As the Federal Council heads off on its annual retreat, Switzerland’s focus returns to the global stage: the Iranian ambassador speaks out, and the UNRWA chief issues a stark warning.

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This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 As the Federal Council heads off on its annual retreat, the Swiss federal government is urging citizens to show greater personal responsibility when travelling abroad.

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This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 A St Bernard puppy frolics in the play area during a press preview for the official opening of the new Barryland theme park in Martigny, Thursday, June 26, 2025.

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This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 Although the government has slightly revised its savings programme, Swissinfo's existence remains under threat.

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This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 The Swiss Camera Museum in Vevey is devoting a double exhibition to the theme of glaciers, entitled “Glaciers under cover”. On the shores of Lake Geneva are photographs of glaciers covered in tarpaulins, designed to slow their melting.

How to vote from abroad as a Swiss citizen

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 Living outside Switzerland doesn’t mean losing your right to vote. Yet only a small percentage of Swiss citizens living abroad actually cast their ballots. Here's a short guide on how to vote from abroad.

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