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Explainer: the upcoming Swiss vote on compulsory civic duty for all

This content was published on Oct 14, 2025 On November 30, the Swiss will vote on expanding compulsory civic service to all citizens. What’s at stake?

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In Switzerland, as elsewhere, the release of the last Israeli hostages is the main event of the day.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Oct 13, 2025 In Switzerland, as elsewhere, the release of the last Israeli hostages dominates the news.

Picture of the day

This content was published on Oct 13, 2025 Life is slowly returning to normal in Blatten, the Swiss village devastated by a landslide earlier this year. Over the weekend, volunteers joined clean-up efforts to restore buildings damaged by the disaster.

Realistic fantasy: Israel’s 3D propaganda

This content was published on Oct 13, 2025 Israel has used 3D animated videos to shape perceptions of the war in Gaza. But how much of it is real?

Poll: Swiss in favour of reducing SRG licence fees

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Poll shows majority of Swiss voters back cut to radio and TV licence fee

This content was published on Oct 12, 2025 A Tamedia poll published shows that 53% of Swiss voters support an initiative to reduce the annual radio and television licence fee from CHF335 to CHF200.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 11, 2025 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

Picture of the week

This content was published on Oct 11, 2025 Nine Swiss nationals who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian aid mission to Gaza arrived at Geneva Airport on Sunday.

Welcome to the Geneva hotel devoted to Swiss comics

This content was published on Oct 11, 2025 The art on the walls in the ibis Styles Hotel in Geneva was created by Swiss comic stars. Take a guided tour.

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How Switzerland became liberal on abortion – without noticing

This content was published on Oct 11, 2025 From 2027 Swiss health insurers will cover the full cost of abortions. The change passed through parliament almost unnoticed.

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