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Lost Swiss citizenship a surprising reality for many

Eine Besucherin der Schweizerischen Landesausstellung 1939 in Zuerich zeigt am 27. Mai stolz ihren Pullover mit aufgenaehten Kantonswappen. Am 6. Mai 1939 wurde in Zuerich die Landesausstellung "Landi 39" eroeffnet. 10,5 Millionen Eintrittskarten wurden an den Kassen geloest. (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS-ARCHIV/Str)

This content was published on Mar 30, 2025 Swiss citizenship is not always guaranteed for life. Many Swiss living abroad have lost it – often unwittingly, or due to historical rules.

Theft, rape, violence: Switzerland's image takes a battering in our selection of the week's news.

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The Week in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 Theft, rape and other assault: Switzerland's image takes a battering in our selection of the week's news.

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This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 Dictyogenus nadigi has been named Swiss Species of the Year 2025 by the Swiss Systematics Society. This aquatic insect plays a vital role in detecting water pollution.

Why Switzerland hasn’t got a capital city

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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