In 2022, the number of Swiss citizens living abroad passed the 800,000 mark. Roughly 11% of the Swiss population lives abroad. Of the more than 800,000 Swiss abroad registered at the end of 2022, around 64% live in Europe.
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The CHF1,000 dance of death and other unforgettable Swiss banknotes
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The Swiss National Bank puts a lot of thought into the design of its banknotes, some of which really grabbed the public’s imagination.
Are initiatives to combat gender-based violence having an impact?
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Authorities and civil society are looking for ways to deal with gender-based violence. Are these initiatives having an impact? Join the discussion.
Prime Energy bankruptcy: false promises and Bertrand Piccard’s fees
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Hundreds of savers were seduced by the photovoltaic investment promised by the now bankrupt company Prime Energy Cleantech. An investigation has revealed that a sixth of their money actually went into property.
Polish firm blacklisted for breaching Swiss arms embargo
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The Polish firm UMO SP has been blacklisted after it resupplied Swiss ammunition to Ukraine in violation of Swiss arms embargo policies.
Swiss Abroad clearly in favour of motorway expansion
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Unlike Switzerland as a whole, where only 47% of voters on Sunday backed government plans for bigger motorways, the Swiss Abroad gave them a clear thumbs-up.
Swiss Abroad seeking love: a legacy in New Zealand
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Vor über 60 Jahren wagte Hanni Padrutt den grossen Schritt nach Neuseeland. Mit ihrer Auswanderung legte sie den Grundstein für eine vielköpfige Swiss-Kiwi-Familie.
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It has been a bad week for Swiss chocolate-makers, with Lindt in the United States and Cailler in Switzerland both having problems.
Volunteer network supports migrant women affected by violence
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A foundation in western Switzerland has set up a network of trained volunteers to help migrant women who experience domestic violence.
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The Swiss Air Force wants to halve the number of its demonstrations and exhibitions to save money. Participation abroad is planned only in exceptional cases from the beginning of 2025.
Updated free trade deal between Switzerland and China set for 2025
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The enhanced free trade agreement between Switzerland and China is set to enter into force in 2025. This is the assumption of parliamentarian Thomas Aeschi, president of the EU-EFTA delegation.
Swiss government sees no need for special law on Sarco suicide capsule
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Following the first use of the Sarco assisted suicide capsule in Switzerland in September, the government sees no need for legislative action for the time being.
Should Switzerland take measures to support its industries?
Industrial policies are back in fashion, not only in the United States but also in the EU. Should Switzerland, where various industries are struggling, draw inspiration from such policies?
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It is not necessary to define Swiss neutrality more strictly, according to the Swiss government. The Federal Council has rejected the so-called “neutrality initiative”.
Swiss authorities complete 75% of foreign criminal expulsion orders
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Swiss courts ordered the expulsion of 2,250 foreign offenders in 2023. By mid-2024, around 73% of them had left Switzerland, either voluntarily or under police escort.
Swiss government adopts three-pronged approach to end violence against women
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Over the next few years, the federal government intends to take action against gender-based violence in three main areas.
Seven lessons from the November 2024 Swiss referendums
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A dip in public trust in authorities, a winning streak for the left: what else can be learned from Sunday’s votes in Switzerland?
Reactions to ‘no’ vote on Swiss motorway expansion project
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On Sunday, a majority of Swiss voters (52.7%) rejected a CHF5 billion government plan to extend key stretches of the motorway network.
Taxes on pension payments: no problem for the Swiss Abroad
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If Switzerland introduces more taxes on pension capital withdrawals, this will not affect Swiss nationals abroad. Tricks for them already exist.
Why can’t the Swiss government help projects like Edelweiss Village in Canada?
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Now that the houses of the former Swiss mountain guides in the Rocky Mountains have been saved, what can Switzerland do to safeguard Swiss cultural heritage abroad?
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Negotiations for new agreements between Switzerland and the EU are nearing conclusion. However, the “Compass Initiative”, driven by influential billionaires, seeks to raise the bar for these agreements.
Morins Jewellery: a symbol of tradition with a modern twist
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Far more than just gold and enamel earrings, Morins are treasured by many in the Engadine as a cultural legacy passed from mother to daughter.
Heard the one about the Swiss company installing laugh detectors?
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A Swiss insurer is testing the frequency of laughter in an office to improve job satisfaction. Workers who don’t laugh enough are sent an email with a funny video.
There are increasingly more managers in Switzerland
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Despite the trend towards flat hierarchies, the number of managers is not decreasing but rather increasing. Here are the reasons as to why.
The miraculous resurrection of Canada’s Edelweiss Village
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On the brink of demolition, a group of Swiss-style chalets in the Canadian Rocky Mountains has been given a new lease of life. SWI swissinfo.ch visits a Swiss heritage site that is full of stories.
How Swiss cafés fostered the spread of knowledge and progress in Europe
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In the 19th century, cafés run by Swiss emigrants sprang up in many cities across Europe. They soon became meeting places for the cultural and social elite.
Hard drugs: does prohibition sometimes do more harm than good?
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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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Since 2020, crack consumption has tripled in French-speaking Switzerland and is spreading rapidly across the country. A user shares her experience.
Swiss lawyer on challenges in credibility assessment in rape cases
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Swiss public radio, RSI, discussed the issue of rape with Demetra Giovanettina, a lawyer who has experience representing survivors of sexual abuse in court.
Report highlights Swiss military’s interest in alleged UFO sightings
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Since the 1950s, many countries have been tracking potential unidentified flying object (UFO) cases, even establishing secretive research programmes. Switzerland is no exception.
How a Swiss gardener became Bulgaria’s ‘minister of flowers’
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More than a century ago, Swiss landscape architect Lucien Chevallaz had a profound impact on the southern Bulgarian city of Plovdiv.
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