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Swiss oil traders anticipate high prices and strong profits

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War in outer space is coming: Why Switzerland should play a role

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Beyond Switzerland’s borders, democracy is coming under increasing pressure. But with gradual decline now as much of a feature as violent coups, it’s not always clear when, or if, it really “ends”.

When is a democracy a ‘real’ democracy?

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How Switzerland supported Nepal in its long road to peace

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Switzerland lags as Europe rushes to renewables amid the oil crisis

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Between Sichuan, Paris and Zurich: clashes of identity, family taboos and the housing crisis.

A queer filmmaker in Switzerland captures the divide on her visit home to China

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Nestlé has a rich history in China. The group, which opened its first office in Shanghai in 1908, provided the blueprint for western companies looking to expand in the country.

How Nestlé’s pioneering China business fell into disarray

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Reality hits: hard truths come to light in the final episode of ‘Lost Cells’

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According to Blick.ch, the federal government is increasingly appointing honorary consuls to represent Swiss interests in areas far from official embassies or consulates. These "amateur diplomats" assist Swiss citizens in need, represent Switzerland at events, and maintain relations with local authorities and businesses. Their roles are voluntary, with only a small compensation, but they do enjoy a degree of immunity while carrying out their duties.

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Swiss diaspora divided after Orbán’s fall in Hungary election

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New audio guide leads visitors through Bern’s oldest church

New audio guide leads through the oldest church in the city of Bern

This content was published on Apr 17, 2026 A new audio guide will lead visitors through the French Church in Bern's city centre from Wednesday.

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The Visions du Réel Festival opens on Friday against a backdrop of change

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Visions du Réel film festival opens against backdrop of change

This content was published on Apr 17, 2026 The 57th edition of the documentary film festival aims to reflect a rapidly changing audiovisual landscape, marked by a proliferation of stories and formats.

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Cultural change needed at Nestlé, says chairman

This content was published on Apr 17, 2026 Nestlé needs a broad reorientation and cultural change, according to Pablo Isla, the new chairman of the board of directors.

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Journalist data can be used to investigate suspicious Swiss suicide

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Swiss court rules that journalist's devices can be used to investigate the suspicious suicide.

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Bans on entry to Switzerland have quadrupled in one year

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Entry bans into Switzerland quadrupled in 2025

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Swiss federal police issued 614 bans on entry to the country in 2025, four times as many as in 2024.

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Swiss airline Edelweiss cancels US and Oman flights as oil prices rise

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Edelweiss cancels US and Oman routes due to reduced passenger demand and rising fuel prices

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Over 145,000 signatures for a sustainable Swiss financial centre

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Swiss sustainable finance initiative submitted

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Swiss popular initiative demanding a sustainable financial centre submitted with 145,000 signatures.

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Direct trains from Switzerland to the south of France

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Switzerland to open more train services to south of France

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Summer direct services will run to destinations such as Rimini, Aix-en-Provence and Marseille.

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Crans-Montana tragedy: four more people charged

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Four more suspects indicted in Crans-Montana fire probe

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Four more Crans-Montana fire suspects to appear before prosecutors in May and June.

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Zurich Airport, green light for new private jet terminal

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Zurich airport begins work on new private jet terminal

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Zurich airport starts construction on new terminal for private and business flights.

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