Did you acquire Swiss citizenship while living abroad? What challenges did you face – and what does the red passport mean to you?
Were you born abroad and did you acquire Swiss citizenship through your parents? Was the process of obtaining a Swiss passport straightforward – or did you face any challenges along the way?
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Anyone born abroad who fails to take the necessary steps in time may lose their Swiss citizenship. Here’s what you need to know.
In water-loving Switzerland, about 50 people drown every year
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Summer activities on Switzerland’s lakes and rivers are hugely popular, but their dangers are sometimes underestimated. Every year, about 50 drownings are recorded.
From Lucerne to La Catedral glory: the global rise of a Swiss wrestling icon
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Claudio Castagnoli built a global career in a sport that barely registers in Switzerland. He tells Swissinfo how a trip to Mexico sparked his passion for the ring.
The Swiss woman who brought river swimming to Boston
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Renata von Tscharner brought river swimming from Bern to the United States. Over 25 years ago she founded the Charles River Conservancy and campaigned to make the Charles River accessible again.
Owning her own shop in the US was a dream come true until Trump’s tariffs came along
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Jacqueline Judd owns and runs a shop selling Swiss products in New Glarus, Wisconsin. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have taken a toll on her inventory.
