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You won’t find any Swiss in these countries

13. April 2025 - Swiss nationals are spread all over the world. Only five countries currently have no Swiss Abroad - at least officially. The Federal Statistical…

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

12. April 2025 - Twice a year the sun bursts through a hole in a mountain in eastern Switzerland and, like a giant spotlight, briefly illuminates the church in the…

New at Zurich Zoo: hovering tigers and feeding ropeways

10. April 2025 - Tigers, lions and snow leopards have moved into their new home at Zurich Zoo. Their updated habitats are designed to allow them to behave as they…

Zurich outraged by giant FCZ graffiti on historic wall

08. April 2025 - For years the streets of Zurich have been a playground for fans of Swiss football club FC Zürich (FCZ), who leave their mark in the form of stickers,…

Monkeys yodel better than humans

07. April 2025 - Several species of South American monkeys are capable of yodelling – and they do it far better than humans. This remarkable vocal ability is thanks to…

Why Switzerland is an archaeological treasure trove

05. April 2025 - Using the remote-sensing method Lidar, archaeologists can now uncover secrets that have remained hidden for centuries. No other country offers such…

Housing co-operatives offer Swiss alternative to rising rents

04. April 2025 - From large historic co-operatives to self-managed projects and hybrid tenant-owner models, housing co-operatives offer a variety of affordable housing…

What you need to know to get a job abroad

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Active seniors consume more alcohol, study finds

03. April 2025 - People over 60 who are physically active drink more alcohol than so-called 'couch potatoes' who prefer a more sedentary lifestyle. This is the…

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