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Swiss Review
October 5/24

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The freedom to be different

In 1974, Jura voted to split from Berne and form its own canton. Fifty years later, what makes the most defiant corner of Switzerland the place it is…

Harmful expansion or efficient highways? Switzerland’s motorway debate

Politics

A bell called Susanne

News feature

The journalist who explores Switzerland on footWidmer’s recommended hikes for the Swiss Abroad

Profile

Council of the Swiss Abroad – e-voting to be made available in numerous countries for the 2025 election

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In the future, millions of cars will combine their batteries

Nature et environnement

“Swiss Review” – more regional news despite cost-cutting

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Contentious paintings withdrawn from Zurich museum

Images

Susanne Wille

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The birth of Switzerland’s consular network

Notes from the Federal Palace

Billions at stake in the federal budget

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What happens to my occupational benefit plan when I move abroad?

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Swiss National (Holi)day

Swiss statistics

The man behind the wheel

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Ensuring the future of “Swiss Review”

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Baby Volcano

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“SwissCommunity” – staying connected across borders

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Language skills open doors

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The 2024 holiday camp season was a summer of joy and adventure

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Notes from the Federal Palace

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Swiss Review
October 5/24

The freedom to be different

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