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Switzerland’s 21 living ex-presidents: a world record

This content was published on Jul 28, 2026 Twenty-one former Swiss presidents are still alive. What does this record say about the country’s political stability and leadership?

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Should Swiss neutrality be stricter? Voters will decide

This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 On September 27, Swiss voters will decide on whether or not to enshrine a stricter definition of neutrality into the country’s constitution.

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Truth or tale: Is it true Switzerland has enough bunkers for its population in case of a war?

This content was published on Jul 21, 2026 Readers asked us if there are enough bunkers in Switzerland to protect everyone in case of a war. We investigated the question.

Petition submitted calling for six months’ maternity leave

Swiss petition calls for six months’ maternity leave

This content was published on Jul 20, 2026 Swiss petition demands six month maternity leave for new mothers..

EU Commission proposes a roadmap for CO2 reduction by 2040

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Switzerland notes EU roadmap for CO2 reduction

This content was published on Jul 17, 2026 Switzerland takes note of EC plans to reduce CO2 emissions.

Andrea Caroni, Member of the Council of States in the National Council

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Cantonal majority: an obstacle that could scupper the Swiss-EU deal

This content was published on Jul 8, 2026 A cantonal majority requirement would significantly raise the bar for a referendum win on a deal with European Union.

Switzerland has made an advance payment of 500 million for the F-35s

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Switzerland makes CHF500m advance payment for US F‑35 jets

This content was published on Jun 28, 2026 Urs Loher, director of armasuisse, added that all payments scheduled for 2026 have already been completed.

Darbellay: "The Constellation will never be a bar again"

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Le Constellation ‘will never reopen as a bar’ after Crans‑Montana fire

This content was published on Jun 27, 2026 Christophe Darbellay, president of the Valais cantonal government, says the Le Constellation bar will not reopen. He hopes it will be repurposed for young people.

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Former SNB head Hans Meyer dies aged 90

This content was published on Jun 27, 2026 Hans Meyer, the former chairman of the governing board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), has died.

A patient at the Swiss Paraplegic Centre walking down the corridor

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Swiss healthcare costs rise faster than patients can keep up

This content was published on Jun 25, 2026 As Switzerland’s mandatory health insurance turns 30, an affordability crisis is forcing the country to take some difficult decisions to secure its future.

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