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Armed robberies Why is Switzerland a target for cash truck heists?

Western Switzerland has seen nearly a dozen violent money truck heists since 2006, and three since the beginning of this year.

By Veronica DeVore and Simon Bradley

direct democracy 5G: from popular anger to people’s initiatives

As authorities, telecoms companies, and experts struggle to communicate the dangers and merits of 5G, Swiss voters might end up having the last ...

By Domhnall O'Sullivan

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Swiss government rejects anti-tobacco advert initiative

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Blockchain newsletter Blockchain shares – who needs lawmakers?

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Winter tradition What Swiss Santas learn in class

Swiss-style Santas, known as "Samichlauses", go to refresher courses every year to stay at the top of their game.

By Julie Hunt

choose your scenario Switzerland's future with a changing climate

How will climate change affect Switzerland? Take a journey into the future to see the possibilities.

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Education School drops Christmas carols to respect other religions

A primary school in northeastern Switzerland has dropped three carols from its Christmas singing event out of respect to other cultures.

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Charting the rise, fall and resurrection of a classic Swiss watch brand.

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City ranking Which Swiss cities should expats move to in 2020?

Seven Swiss cities feature in the Expat City Ranking 2019, all coming in the top 20 in the world for quality of life.

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immigration policy Do sanctuary cities exist in Switzerland?

The US has recently seen cities face off against federal authorities on immigration issues. What's the situation in Switzerland?

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Climate crisis COP25: a decisive conference for the future of the planet

The international climate change conference in Madrid (COP25) will look at adopting detailed rules for implementing the Paris Agreement.

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Opinion Sustainable Swiss businesses, politics and the ‘Greta Effect’

How serious are businesses and institutions about environmental and social issues? Sustainability expert Gretel Gambarelli gives her insights.

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Panel Watch: Brexit and direct democracy discussion

Watch a panel discussion on factors leading to Brexit, vote implementation, and learnings.

Explainer How many steps does it take to pass a Swiss law?

Creating a law in the Swiss political system is a complex and often time-intensive matter that can take between 12 months and over ten years.

Eye on the Multinationals When Swiss companies get caught between a rock and a hard place

Our analysis of what the biggest global companies in Switzerland are up to. This week: business in risky places and corruption investigations.

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Switzerland for Incomings ‘There’s a different Switzerland for whoever you ask’

A course for exchange students at the University of Zurich gives a deeper understanding of the country from an anthropological point of view. 

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Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories.

Documentary film How René Gardi shaped Swiss views of Africa

In “African Mirror”, director Mischa Hedinger recounts the career of photographer and film-maker René Gardi in colonial Cameroon in the 1950s.

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direct democracy A second Brexit referendum? Swiss lessons on repeating votes

Would a second Brexit referendum heal the divisions or simply create more? Swiss democracy could hold some lessons.

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political history Switzerland's controversial minaret ban, ten years on

A decade ago, a majority of Swiss voters backed a people’s initiative banning the building of minarets in the country. What has changed since?

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International education  Swiss schools abroad are adapting amid competition 

Is there room for Swiss education in the crowded international schools market? Yes, says the Swiss schools abroad body educationsuisse.

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Opinion To space and back again: mapping Earth to save it

A collaboration between NASA and the University of Zurich will help scientists better understand how the Earth and its climate are changing. 

By Perrine Huber, swissnex San Francisco