Over 835,000 Swiss nationals live abroad. That’s around 11% of people who hold a Swiss passport. And the number is growing. In terms of population, if the Swiss Abroad made up a canton, it would be the fourth-largest canton in Switzerland.
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World Cup 2026: born in California, cheering for Switzerland
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Swissinfo talked to three young Swiss brothers living in San Francisco as they prepare to watch their first World Cup match – Switzerland v Qatar.
UK pioneers new model for Swiss representation abroad
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The dissolution of the Federation of Swiss Societies in the UK (FOSSUK) marks the beginning of a new chapter for Swiss citizens in Britain.
How a Swiss entrepreneur built a London music business
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Growing up in rural Switzerland, Marcel Hunziker never imagined a life abroad. Today, the Swiss expat runs a London music marketing firm – and is living a dream he once scarcely dared imagine.
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The number of Swiss people living abroad continues to rise, and many have more than one passport. Nine charts explain their characteristics and geographic distribution.
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Less than two weeks after voters approved tighter access to civilian service, the Swiss government is already proposing a much broader reform of the military service system.
World Cup 2026: born in California, cheering for Switzerland
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Swissinfo talked to three young Swiss brothers living in San Francisco as they prepare to watch their first World Cup match – Switzerland v Qatar.
With Isabella Kocum, all that glitters really is gold
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Isabella Kocum works in London as a gilder at the National Gallery and is an artist in her own right. But originally she had other plans.
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Swiss researcher Achille Capelli has found an open-air laboratory in Alaska. He is studying the polar ice shelf and is worried to see the impact of climate change.
Swiss engineer in Antarctica prepares for tough winter months
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Operations engineer Thomas Schenk ensures the Neumayer III polar station makes it through winter. The challenges are enormous.
Swiss-born artiste Neda Cainero carves her own path abroad
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Singer, actor and acrobat Neda Cainero is forging a creative path outside Switzerland – free from the reputation of being the daughter of well-known artist parents.
Swiss marine scientist dives into paradise in the Seychelles
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Swiss marine scientist Henriette Grimmel lives on a remote island in the Seychelles. She spends her days studying life in the ocean.
How a Swiss musician is lending a hand to people in Ukraine
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Originally travelling to Ukraine because of the Maidan protests, Bänz Margot has been setting up an aid organisation there since the beginning of the Russian invasion.
Swiss distiller creates world’s best vodka in Cape Verde
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From Appenzell to an island in the Atlantic: how José Steiner shifted careers to become an award-winning vodka distiller.
