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Why Switzerland hasn’t got a capital city

The Federal Palace, symbol of the federal city of Bern since 1902.

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 Bern is not officially the capital of Switzerland. Rather, it’s the “federal city”. Why?

From manager to private guide: the story of Christopher Walti, who transformed his life to embrace travel and adventure.

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Wildlife tourism: in search of authentic experiences

This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 From manager to private guide: the story of Christopher Walti, who transformed his life to embrace travel and adventure.

Volunteers look for survivors near damaged building Friday, March 28, 2025, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

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This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 A powerful earthquake in Southeast Asia dominates today’s news raising concerns for the Swiss living in the region.

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This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 On Wednesday, outgoing Defence Minister Viola Amherd formally handed over leadership of the defence ministry to her successor, Martin Pfister, who takes office on April 1.

Number of Swiss around the world grew by 1.6% in 2024

This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 Last year, 13,300 Swiss citizens moved abroad, taking the total number of Swiss Abroad to 826,700 (+1.6%). Three-quarters have more than one nationality, new figures show.

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The number of overweight people in Switzerland has doubled

This content was published on Mar 27, 2025 In Switzerland, 43% of adults are overweight, with significantly more men affected than women.

Simon Stocker addresses the media following the Federal Supreme Court judgement.

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This content was published on Mar 27, 2025 A Senate seat revoked, American wealth flowing into Swiss banks and virtual agents going undercover: this in today’s briefing.

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This content was published on Mar 27, 2025 US-American photographer Tyler Mitchell gives a guided tour of his exhibition "Wish This Was Real" at the Photo Elysée in Lausanne.

New OSA director: ‘I see myself as a bridge-builder’

This content was published on Mar 27, 2025 Lukas Weber, the new director of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA), outlines his vision for the organisation.

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This content was published on Mar 26, 2025 Trump’s unpredictability casts a shadow over Switzerland’s economic growth forecasts.

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