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The Swiss mountain village that inspired a Nobel Prize and digital governance

Elinor Ostrom receives the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

A small Swiss mountain village has become the focus of scientific attention thanks to Nobel Prize winner Elinor Ostrom.

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History

When cooperatives wanted to prevent a world war

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Democracy

Switzerland: the land of cooperatives

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Swiss democracy

How important are common resources in today’s world?

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Behind the scenes: how impactful is Switzerland’s support for political prisoners?

This content was published on Jun 19, 2025 Neutral but outspoken, Switzerland backs human rights — but can it still make a difference as autocrats rise?

Child labour risks in chocolate supply chains go beyond just cocoa

This content was published on Jun 18, 2025 While cocoa gets the most attention from the chocolate industry when it comes to eliminating child labour, other ingredients like sugar, nuts or vanilla are also high risk.

A man checks an oscillating surgical saw blade at one of the leading manufacturers of medical devices for bone surgery, Gomina, in canton Valais.

Syringes, scanners and implants: How US tariffs could affect medical device manufacturers

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 Swiss-made insulin pens and orthopaedic implants are being caught in the crosshairs of global trade tensions.

Criticism of detention pending deportation, the launch of the referendum campaign on the e-ID law and the question: Where in Switzerland do the most expensive cars drive?

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jun 19, 2025 Criticism over deportation detention, the e-ID referendum campaign kicks off and a new ranking shows where to find Switzerland’s priciest cars.

The Swiss want more cooperation with NATO

This content was published on Jun 18, 2025 An annual study shows that cooperation over security is becoming more important for the Swiss.

Most Swiss Abroad won’t be able to vote online in 2027 federal election

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 Only a handful of cantons are likely to have an e-voting system for the next federal elections.

Is Switzerland repeating England’s housing mistakes?

This content was published on Jun 16, 2025 Switzerland is about to repeat England’s mistakes in residential construction, says property economist Christian Hilber.

Geopolitics

Behind the scenes: how impactful is Switzerland’s support for political prisoners?

Getting humanitarian aid in Gaza is chaotic and dangerous

Inside Geneva: the failed militarization of humanitarian relief in Gaza

Taiwanese honor guards hold a Taiwan flag at Liberty Square, amid a surge of domestic COVID-19 cases and the rising Taiwan-China tensions, in Taipei, Taiwan, 23 May 2021.

Fifty years of hurt: Taiwan struggles for Geneva role

Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Gaza and the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City on March 18, 2025.

Is the UN still relevant in the Middle East?

Palestinian girls crowd to receive food portions from a charity kitchen in a refugee camp in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation begins aid deliveries amid chaos and bloodshed

Climate refugees left in legal limbo

Human rights lawyer Luz Marina Monzón Cifuentes in Bern.

A call for ‘the courage to keep fighting for peace’ in Colombia

What Trump’s climate science crackdown means for global forecasts

What is the future of global climate cooperation without the US?

Inside Geneva: pandemics and climate change, can multilateralism still work?

Behind the scenes of Swiss diplomacy: salaries, facts and neutrality

Children react as Palestinians wait to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, April 24, 2025.

A Geneva-based NGO is Israel’s answer to aid in Gaza

President John F. Kennedy signed the Foreign Assistance Act on 3 November 1961. It served as the legal basis for the creation of USAID that same month.

How the United States used humanitarian aid for influence

Dolores Reyes Fernández, 61, hugs her father, José Reyes Lozano, 87, for the first time in nearly four months as visits resume at the nursing home in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, June 22, 2020.

Pandemic treaty comes as welcome sign of multilateralism

Ibrahim Mahama's installation at the Kunsthalle in Bern

Cultural aid cuts deal blow to Global South creatives – and Swiss diplomacy

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How a Swiss fund helps Global South artists connect with rest of the world

Middle East crisis

A photo made available by the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) shows rescuers at the site of an airstrike on a residential area in Tehran, Iran, 17 June 2025.

Five Swiss diplomats leave Tehran as Israel-Iran war enters sixth day

This content was published on Jun 18, 2025 Five Swiss diplomats left the Iranian capital with their families by land by their own means on Tuesday, a Swiss foreign ministry spokesperson has confirmed.

ICRC head fears Middle East violence spiralling out of control

This content was published on Jun 16, 2025 Swiss ICRC President of the International Committee fears an uncontrollable Middle East crisis.

The Swiss embassy in Tehran is closed for safety reasons

Swiss embassy in Tehran closes amid air strikes

This content was published on Jun 16, 2025 The Swiss Embassy in Tehran has been closed closed until further notice due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

Israel attacks: Swiss ambassador in Iran summoned by authorities

This content was published on Jun 14, 2025 The ambassador was summoned in the framework of the Swiss protecting power mandate for the US in Iran.

Eleven arrests following pro-Palestine demonstration in Zurich

Tear gas and 11 arrests as pro-Palestine Zurich rally turns violent

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Riots break out at unauthorised pro-Palestinian demonstration in Zurich, leading to 11 arrests.

Cassis calls on Israel to authorise more aid to Gaza

Swiss foreign minister calls on Israel to authorise more aid to Gaza

This content was published on Jun 12, 2025 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has called on Israel to allow more aid for the Gaza Strip.

Cassis to discuss aid with Israel after seeing aid workers

Swiss foreign minister to raise aid groups’ concerns with Israel

This content was published on Jun 11, 2025 On Wednesday, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will raise humanitarian concerns about the Gaza Strip with Israel.

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Swiss foreign minister travels to Israel and Palestinian territories

This content was published on Jun 10, 2025 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is travelling to the Middle East on Tuesday and Wednesday for official visits to the Palestinian and Israeli authorities.

Gaza: crimes against humanity against schools and religious sites

Israeli army has committed crimes against humanity, say UN investigators

This content was published on Jun 10, 2025 The Israeli army has committed crimes against humanity of extermination by targeting civilian refugees in schools and religious sites, say UN investigators.

Inside Geneva: the failed militarization of humanitarian relief in Gaza

This content was published on Jun 10, 2025 Israel blocked aid into Gaza for 10 weeks. Then the US and Israel came up with a new plan – without the United Nations. Established aid agencies had doubts. Inside Geneva finds out why.

Rail traffic in western Switzerland severely affected

Pro-Palestine demo affects Swiss train services

This content was published on Jun 10, 2025 A pro-Palestine demonstration in western Switzerland on Monday was still causing restrictions on rail services on Tuesday morning.

Cassis is facing a storm of criticism over his remarks

Swiss foreign ministry staff ‘shocked’ by Cassis Gaza stance

This content was published on Jun 6, 2025 Swiss foreign ministry staff heap pressure on minister Cassis following controversial Gaza statements.

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SWISS plans to resume Tel Aviv flights from June 23

This content was published on Jun 6, 2025 Swiss International Air Lines intends to resume flights to Tel Aviv again from June 23.

MSF invites Cassis to come and discuss the Gaza Strip with it

Doctors Without Borders demands Swiss Gaza clarification

This content was published on Jun 5, 2025 The NGO Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has challenged Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis to explain his controversial Gaza statements.

University of Geneva Students protested at the situation in Gaza.

Geneva university loosens ties with Israeli counterparts

This content was published on Jun 5, 2025 The University of Geneva is reducing cooperation with counterparts in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Swiss Abroad

Most Swiss Abroad won’t be able to vote online in 2027 federal election

Picture of the day

What a love of cat ladders says about the Swiss

The Union Jack and the Swiss flag are displayed during a bilateral meeting between Swiss and UK delegations, in Bern, Switzerland, Monday, May 15, 2023. (KEYSTONE/Alessandro della Valle)

Swiss societies in Britain rebrand as SwissCommunity UK

The terms of the new agreement gives the US Securities and Exchange Commission direct access to client information from Swiss firms.

US and Switzerland end stalemate over client information

In Blatten, in the Lötschental valley in Valais, an estimated nine million cubic metres of ice, mud and rock crashed down a nearby mountain on May 28, wiping out the village. The few houses that remained intact were later flooded.

Blatten: what price for preserving Swiss mountain life?

The Swiss welfare state is ‘not about to be dismantled’

Moving abroad made easy

From CV to interview: how to apply for a job abroad

This content was published on Mar 10, 2025 Applying for jobs in other countries means adjusting to different standards and expectations.

Emigrating with family: what to do if a child doesn’t want to move

This content was published on Mar 7, 2025 New surroundings, new school, new friends – emigration can be a daunting prospect for children. Two experts share their tips.

From emigration to arrival: How to successfully integrate abroad

This content was published on Feb 12, 2025 From culture shock to new friendships: experts share their tips for successful integration and making new friends.

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Tax information when emigrating from Switzerland: what you need to know

This content was published on Jan 7, 2025 Tax liability in Switzerland does not always end at the country’s border – here’s what you should bear in mind when moving abroad.

Voting from abroad: How to register for Swiss elections

This content was published on Oct 16, 2024 Switzerland grants voting rights to its citizens living abroad. If you want to exercise your voting rights, you must first get on the electoral register.

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What you need to know to get a job abroad

This content was published on Feb 5, 2025 Emigrating from Switzerland in search of work in another country? Here is some sound advice.

Emigration and pension benefits: how to save on taxes

This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 Taxes are due when withdrawing pension fund capital. Swiss citizens living abroad may, under certain circumstances, reclaim a portion of these taxes.

What you need to know to get a job abroad

This content was published on Apr 3, 2025 Got a Swiss passport and dreaming of working abroad? We’ll show you how to get started in under 90 seconds – the countdown is on!

Swiss abroad health insurance – what are the options?

This content was published on Jan 6, 2025 Should you take out insurance abroad? Or with a health insurance company in Switzerland? Is that even possible? We explain.

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Emigration: what steps should I take to leave Switzerland?

This content was published on Jan 23, 2025 This article, along with a practical checklist, will guide you step by step through the emigration process – supplemented with further helpful articles and links.

Bringing a pet to Switzerland requires meticulous preparation

This content was published on Feb 13, 2025 Whether visiting Switzerland on holiday or arriving to live permanently, entering the country with a pet involves a number of steps and formalities. Here’s what you need to know.

Bank account for Swiss citizens living abroad

Five things to know about your Swiss bank account before emigrating

This content was published on Dec 23, 2024 Swiss Abroad frequently pay significantly higher fees at Swiss banks than their compatriots in Switzerland. You can find an overview of prices here.

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Moving abroad: a helpful checklist

This content was published on Dec 23, 2024 Planning on emigrating? This checklist including expert tips will guide you through the logistical steps.

Swiss state pensions abroad and what you need to know

This content was published on Apr 8, 2023 How can I claim my state pension abroad? Can I still make voluntary contributions from outside Switzerland? Answers to some FAQs.

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Culture shock: The four phases of emigration

This content was published on Dec 23, 2024 Moving abroad is an exciting but often challenging experience. Many emigrants experience different phases between culture shock and assimilation.

Everything you need to know to organize your move abroad

This content was published on Apr 28, 2025 Organize your move abroad: everything you need to know in 90 seconds.

Swiss Oddities

Cats climbing the cat ladders erected on the façade of a house in Bern

What a love of cat ladders says about the Swiss

This content was published on Jun 14, 2025 Visitors to Bern are often surprised by the number and variety of cat ladders snaking their way up houses.

The difficult search for real Swiss cows

This content was published on Jun 7, 2025 Swiss cow breeds have conquered the world but are struggling to survive in their homeland.

Feline felons: The issue with Switzerland’s free-roaming cats

This content was published on Jun 5, 2025 Cats kill millions of birds, frogs and other animals every year in Switzerland.

‘The chalet is the first prefab house in history’

This content was published on May 31, 2025 The chalet first conquered the world – and then Switzerland. So why is it considered a quintessentially Swiss building?

Absinthe: the return of the green fairy

This content was published on May 24, 2025 Absinthe is back in fashion – not only in Switzerland but around the world. We went to the Val-de-Travers, where it all began.

Cross purposes: the unique Swiss flag

This content was published on May 17, 2025 Square and versatile: Switzerland’s unusual national flag has a fascinating history.

The seven weirdest Swiss votes of all time

This content was published on May 10, 2025 Absinthe, car-free Sundays and cow horns: Swiss voters have certainly had to decide on some unusual issues.

Why the Swiss still like to have cash in hand

This content was published on May 3, 2025 Cash is losing out to plastic or digital cash in Switzerland, but it’s unlikely that coins and notes will become obsolete.

The Böögg, Switzerland’s exploding psychic snowman

This content was published on Apr 26, 2025 The Böögg is an exploding snowman with a famed ability to predict the weather. But how accurate is he?

Montreux has long been a magnet for Freddie fans

Don’t stop me now: Freddie Mercury and Montreux

This content was published on Apr 19, 2025 A growing number of fans flock to the Swiss town of Montreux every year in search of a Freddie Mercury experience.

Rock’n’hole: the awe-inspiring Martinsloch sun phenomenon

This content was published on Apr 12, 2025 Twice a year the sun pierces a hole in a mountain in eastern Switzerland and lights up a church.

Discovered thanks to lidar: Former castle site in the Bernese Emmental.

Why Switzerland is an archaeological treasure trove

This content was published on Apr 5, 2025 No other country offers such comprehensive, freely available, high-resolution radar scans – a unique resource for science.

Our highlights

The SWIplus app: your connection to Switzerland

Discover the brand new SWIplus app – specifically for the Swiss Abroad.

Lost Cells

Listen to ‘Lost Cells’: a podcast on the realities of private stem cell banking

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Swiss popular votes – everything you need to know

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Join the debate on “dialogue”

This content was published on Feb 10, 2025 Read selected articles from across Switzerland and discuss current issues with people living in Switzerland and fellow Swiss Abroad in our debates.

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Special reports

Check out our long format stories on topics like the Swiss pharma industry, Switzerland’s struggles with dirty gold, and living in the Alps.

Switzerland: How To

How do you dispose of rubbish in Switzerland? What are the visa requirements? It’s all here.

Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?

Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?

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Swiss Reddit study on fake news stirs ethics debate

Feline felons: The issue with Switzerland’s free-roaming cats

A call for ‘the courage to keep fighting for peace’ in Colombia

How a Swiss fund helps Global South artists connect with rest of the world

The Swiss mega-project to transport freight underground

The Swiss militia principle – what’s it all about?

‘Collegiality’ – a concept at the heart of Swiss governance

Everything you need to know to organize your move abroad

Artificial intelligence explained

Freddie Mercury's former personal assistant speaks about the star's relationship with the town of Montreux.

Why Freddie Mercury hated then loved Montreux

How Swiss federalism emerged and shapes the nation

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Truth or tale: does Switzerland send its unusable old cars to Africa?

What you need to know to get a job abroad

Readers share their thoughts on how to die with dignity.

What does a ‘dignified death’ mean to you?

The consequences of cuts to Swiss foreign aid

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Five unusual places to install solar panels in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 15, 2025 Solar energy is essential for achieving a zero-emission society. But where to produce it in large quantities? Here are the most curious and promising Swiss ideas.

Political characters: ‘A dark personality has become an electoral asset’

This content was published on Jun 15, 2025 Leaders showing signs of narcissism or ruthlessness tend to be backed by voters with more polarised views, according to researchers.

What a love of cat ladders says about the Swiss

This content was published on Jun 14, 2025 Visitors to Bern are often surprised by the number and variety of cat ladders snaking their way up houses.

Yenish men, pictured in 1958 on a pitch in Zurich.

Slow justice for Europe’s travelling people

This content was published on Jun 14, 2025 The Swiss government has officially recognised as a “crime against humanity” its persecution of the nomadic group known as the Yenish.

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A delicate export: how Swiss foreign policy promotes democracy

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Switzerland has a constitutional mandate to promote democracy around the world. What happens when that world starts looking more authoritarian?

A view on June 6 of the millions of tonnes of rock, ice and other debris that engulfed the mountain village of Blatten in the Lötschental valley after a local glacier collapsed on May 28.

The devastating glacier collapse in Blatten: what next?

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Two weeks after a landslide wiped out most of the Alpine village of Blatten, talk of reconstruction is picking up, but huge challenges remain.

Dubai chocolate trend leaves Swiss chocolatiers competing for pistachios

A limited edition of 500 bars of Lindt's Dubai chocolate went on sale at the Lindt Museum in Kilchberg on November 16, 2024.

This content was published on Jun 12, 2025 The TikTok-fuelled popularity of Dubai chocolate has prompted Swiss chocolate companies to develop their own versions, spiking demand for pistachios.

Self-portrait of Claudia Andujar in the Yanomami territory, 1974.

Claudia Andujar – from war trauma to defending Amazon communities

This content was published on Jun 12, 2025 Explore Claudia Andujar’s art and activism for Amazon communities. Discover her impact on indigenous rights.

Blatten: what price for preserving Swiss mountain life?

This content was published on Jun 11, 2025 Swiss debates on preserving Alpine life have intensified following the Blatten glacier collapse. Discover the discussion shaping mountain village futures.

Flat-hunting in Switzerland’s cheapest and most expensive municipalities

This content was published on Jun 8, 2025 The town of Le Locle in the Jura and the municipality of Kilchberg on Lake Zurich are 2.5 hours’ drive apart – and thousands of francs per square metre.

The difficult search for real Swiss cows

This content was published on Jun 7, 2025 Swiss cow breeds have conquered the world but are struggling to survive in their homeland.

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Around the world with a young Swiss explorer in 1900

This content was published on Jun 7, 2025 Long before he became president of the Red Cross, Zurich-born Max Huber travelled the world for two years documenting every step of his adventure.

Echoes from the Indian Ocean: Swiss stories of the 2004 tsunami

This content was published on Jun 6, 2025 This Swiss docufiction tells the stories of people whose lives were devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

In Focus

Why melting glaciers affect us all

Alpine glaciers could disappear by the end of the century. The consequences will be felt not only in the Swiss Alps but all over the planet.

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How Switzerland is managing foreign aid at a time of global upheaval

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What does the future hold for Swiss neutrality?

Switzerland is grappling with a key question: should it follow a path of openness or isolationism?

Sister republics: Switzerland and the US

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Sportswashing the World Cup from Geneva

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One against the other: zero-sum thinking can be found on both the political left and right

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Almost half of Swiss citizens are open to holding political office

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Would you consider holding political office? Nearly half of Swiss citizens would, according to a study by the University of Basel.

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How are you, Switzerland? Let us know in our 2025 survey

This content was published on May 15, 2025 We want to hear more about our readers’ daily concerns and thoughts on major issues. Take part in our survey and share your views!

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Honesty over success: the true values of the Swiss population

This content was published on May 12, 2025 Is honesty more important for a satisfied life than success? Yes, according to a major survey by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.

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Who will be the next Swiss government minister?

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Are the super-rich a threat to democracy?

This content was published on Feb 20, 2025 A non-representative survey reveals that approximately nine out of ten users (87%) of the “dialogue” community perceive the super-rich as a threat to democracy.

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Is the job of Swiss government minister too complex and ‘politically exposed’?

This content was published on Feb 5, 2025 The position of Swiss government minister seems to have lost its shine – that is according to a non-representative survey of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)’s “dialogue” community.

Are young women and men in Switzerland drifting apart?

This content was published on Feb 3, 2025 Political views of young women and men are drifting apart – a phenomenon that can be observed around the world.

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Are initiatives to combat gender-based violence having an impact?

This content was published on Nov 29, 2024 Authorities and civil society are looking for ways to deal with gender-based violence. Are these initiatives having an impact? Join the discussion.

The Swiss have embraced AI at record speed

This content was published on Nov 21, 2024 A new study shows that half of the Swiss population uses AI but the technology is also increasing digital inequality.

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Most Swiss doubt politicians’ ability to deal with climate change

This content was published on Nov 18, 2024 Two-thirds of Swiss believe global warming is a serious problem. However, only about a third thinks Swiss politicians can take sufficient measures on the issue.

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Poll finds over half of Swiss residents don’t believe in God

This content was published on Nov 15, 2024 More than half of people in Switzerland who took part in a recent survey say they do not believe in God.

Hard drugs: does prohibition sometimes do more harm than good?

This content was published on Nov 1, 2024 How can the growing consumption of crack cocaine in Switzerland be tackled? And what support can be provided to addicts? Join in the discussion!

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Fighting paedophile crime: What is the right balance between prevention and punishment?

This content was published on Oct 25, 2024 To fight paedophilia-related crimes, vigilante justice can take on a radical form. Fair or foul?

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Cost-of-living crisis: only a minority of Swiss say they feel the pinch

This content was published on Oct 24, 2024 Around one-third of Swiss residents and the Swiss Abroad say their financial situation is a strain, while four out of five believe the wealth gap in Switzerland is too wide, a new survey shows.

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New Swiss tobacco law: are minors sufficiently protected?

This content was published on Oct 3, 2024 Are minors in Switzerland sufficiently protected from the risks of tobacco consumption? Join the multilingual debate on “dialogue”!

Hunting: where two visions of nature clash

This content was published on Sep 19, 2024 It’s the hunting season again in Switzerland. Hunting is a well-established tradition in rural and mountain regions in Switzerland, but it also sparks criticism.

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Poll: Swiss are fed up with social media

This content was published on Sep 12, 2024 According to the latest figures, social media is being used less. One of the reasons: the platforms are no longer truly social.

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Poll: Switzerland is rather sceptical about the future

This content was published on Sep 5, 2024 Overall, people in Switzerland and the Swiss Abroad are doing well. But they are more pessimistic about the future than they were a year ago.