Would inheritance taxes trigger a mass exodus of millionaires from Switzerland? 🧐⁠
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After Swiss voters rejected a proposal to introduce a 50% tax on inheritances over CHF50 million, some of you started debating whether taxing the wealthy really drives them abroad, with some claiming it’s already happening in places like Norway and the United Kingdom.⁠
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Want a longer life that still feels like yours?

In the latest episode of our podcast The Swiss Connection, we sit down with psychologist Christina Röcke of the University of Zurich’s Healthy Longevity Center to unpack what actually fuels healthy aging and what’s just marketing noise.

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Want a longer life that still feels like yours? We sit down with psychologist Christina Röcke (https://www.hlc.uzh.ch/de/people/directors/croecke.html) of the University of Zurich’s Healthy Longevity Center to unpack what actually fuels healthy aging—and what’s just marketing noise. From blue-zone myths to AI-driven biohacking, we trace why the longevity boom exploded and where the evidence really points: consistent movement, quality relationships, realistic stress strategies, and communities that make healthy choices simple.

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Most Swiss households have a disposable income below the national average, Zurich considers a ban on conversion therapies, and has Switzerland just had its own Louvre-style heist? Here are three stories from Switzerland this week.

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What if the most valuable drug candidates aren’t found but designed on demand? We follow a chemist’s journey from a pencil-and-paper notebook to generative algorithms that propose novel, IP-free molecules tailored to specific targets, and we open the door to how Swiss pharma is rebuilding discovery around AI.

To read more about this topic (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/big-pharma-steps-up-race-for-ai-discovered-drugs/79014204) and for more science stories (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/research-frontiers/) , visit our website swisinfo.ch (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/health-systems/switzerland-charts-new-course-on-gender-medicine-despite-headwinds/90213951) . You can help other

On November 30, the Swiss will vote on an initiative to reform military service.

The idea is to introduce compulsory civic service for all Swiss nationals residing in the country.

Visit Swissinfo to read more about what’s at stake in the vote.⁠
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A rise in young Ukrainian men applying for protection in Switzerland, a spike in road deaths and Michelin-starred Thai chefs expelled over a failed German test. Here are three stories from Switzerland this week.

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Israel introduced a new form of propaganda in its war in Gaza that relied heavily on 3D images combined with real drone footage. ⁠
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An international investigation, involving Switzerland’s public broadcaster SRF found that some of the images used to illustrate hospitals and buildings in Gaza – allegedly hiding command centres of the Palestinian militant group Hamas – are intended to look real but key elements were entirely fabricated.⁠
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Alzheimer’s disease is more than age-related memory loss—it’s a serious brain disorder. ⁠
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In the latest episode of the Swiss Connection Science podcast, Swissinfo healthcare reporter Jessica Davis Pluess explores the science, hope, and controversy surrounding new Alzheimer’s drugs like Leqembi and Kisunla. ⁠
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With billions invested and global regulatory decisions diverging, what do these treatments mean for patients and healthcare systems? ⁠
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Alzheimer’s disease is more than age-related memory loss—it’s a serious brain disorder. In this episode of the Swiss Connection Science podcast, Swissinfo healthcare reporter Jessica Davis Pluess explores the science, hope, and controversy surrounding new Alzheimer’s drugs like Leqembi and Kisunla. With billions invested and global regulatory decisions diverging, what do these treatments mean for patients and healthcare systems? 

Visit SWI swissinfo.ch for more on this topic and a video on this story. (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/healthcare-innovation/longevity-clinics-modern-day-snake-oil-or-the-key-to-healthy-ageing/89101132) Please come to SWI swissinfo.ch for more of our science stories from

Bus driver and yodeller Sämi Zumbrunn turns every ride into an unforgettable experience.

Who better to act as ambassador for a Swiss tradition that could soon be on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list? We meet him in the Bernese Oberland.

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Storm Benjamin batters Switzerland, Brienz villagers seek permanent relocation and a curfew on Christmas lights sparks debate. Here are three stories from Switzerland this week.
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Should Inheritance Be Taxed to Fight Climate Change? 💰🌍
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A new initiative in Switzerland proposes a 50% inheritance tax on fortunes over CHF 50million, aiming to fund the country’s green transition and tackle the climate crisis.⁠
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Supporters say it’s about climate justice, arguing that the wealthiest individuals, with their larger carbon footprints, should contribute more to sustainable solutions. The tax could generate billions for climate action.⁠
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But critics, including the Swiss federal government, warn it could push entrepreneurs and capital abroad, risking a loss in jobs and tax revenue.⁠
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Here are three stories from Switzerland you may have missed this week.

Number one: all 19 Swiss members of the Gaza flotilla have returned home this week after being expelled from Israel.

Number two: starting in November, Ukrainian refugees from seven western regions of the country will no longer be eligible for S protection status in Switzerland.

Number three: the head of the Association of School Principals in German-speaking Switzerland says social media should be banned for minors.

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What were the three topics our users discussed most in September?⁠
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✈️ Alleged Russian drones and fighter jets in NATO airspace: do you see Vladimir Putin’s Russia as a threat to Europe?⁠
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💸 Swiss health insurance premiums are set to rise again. Should they be based on income?⁠
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🗣️ Some German-speaking cantons have decided to delay teaching French until secondary school. Is it important to learn a second national language early?⁠
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What the Locarno Pact Can Teach Us 100 Years On 🕊️

This week marks 100 years since the signing of the Locarno Pact, which brought a brief moment of peace after the First World War.

Take a look at this video to find out how Locarno became the ‘city of peace’.
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Eighty years have passed since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In Japan, the post-war generation now makes up the majority of the population, raising the challenge of how to pass wartime memories on.⁠
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How do Japanese teenagers view nuclear weapons possession? ⁠
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Swiss scientists are drilling deep into Antarctic ice that is more than 1.2 million years old to reveal how Earth’s climate has changed over time. By analysing ancient air bubbles, the team at the University of Bern is uncovering greenhouse gas levels and glacial cycles from long before human influence.

These discoveries could help us understand natural climate shifts and offer powerful insight into today’s accelerating change and where our planet may be heading next.
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Neutrality in Switzerland: still relevant today? 🇨🇭🧀

And what does Swiss cheese have to do with it? Watch this video to find out and head over to SWI swissinfo.ch for more answers to your questions.
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What impact does Swiss neutrality have on the strength of its currency? And where does this unique policy come from? We break it all down in this video.

Got a question about Swiss neutrality? Drop it in the comments!
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Juliette’s grandmother grew up a foster child in Australia… and didn’t know she had Swiss ancestry. Her granddaughter Juliette started digging into birth indexes and other public records to find out who her relatives are. She ended up visiting a tiny village in southern Switzerland, where her great-great-grandfather emigrated from, in 1859.
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Swiss neutrality isn’t always easy to understand. You sent us your questions, and we’ve answered a selection of them.

Stay tuned for part two.
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Is Switzerland ready to go digital with its identity cards? 📱

On September 28, Swiss citizens will vote on the introduction of a state-run digital identity (e-ID).

This is important for the diaspora, as it would give them easier access to government services. Swissinfo explains what is at stake in the vote.

We break down what’s at stake in this crucial referendum. Why was the first version rejected in 2021? What’s changed? And why are some groups still opposed?

Visit SWI swissinfo.ch to read more about the benefits for Swiss citizens abroad, the privacy concerns raised by opponents and what the e-ID could mean for the future of online voting and digital democracy in Switzerland.
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Indonesians sue Holcim over climate damage, Swiss woman dies in Lisbon funicular crash and abortions are set to become free in Switzerland.

Catch up on this week’s top Swiss news stories in under 90 seconds. 🌍🚡🧑‍⚕️
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Ever heard of Schwingen? 🤼🇨🇭⁠
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Schwingen, or Swiss wrestling, is a traditional and much-loved sport in Switzerland. But beyond its borders, it’s a different story. So what does it mean to be a Swiss wrestler abroad?⁠
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We spoke to three Schwingers from North America about what it means to take part in the Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival this weekend.⁠
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Violent protests broke out against the police in Lausanne following the death of a teenager on Sunday. In Glarus, Swiss wrestlers are getting ready to compete for the podium at the National wrestling and alpine games festival. The Federal statistical office has revealed which names were the most used for babies born in 2024.
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🇨🇭 Meet Thomas Badat, a Swiss-Canadian wrestler who’s travelled from Quebec to compete at the Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival—the biggest event in traditional Swiss sport, Schwingen. 🤼‍♂️

Thomas started Schwingen at just five years old, but in Canada, the sport is barely known and hard to practise. With only one club serving a vast region, keeping the tradition alive isn’t easy.

So what’s it like being a Swiss Abroad Schwinger? Thomas shares his story, challenges and pride in staying connected to his roots.
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80 years after the atomic bomb, a leading advocate shares her testimony — from surviving unimaginable horror to speaking at the UN for a world free of nuclear weapons.

On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Three days later, a second bomb fell on Nagasaki. The bombings forced Japan’s surrender, ending World War II, but at a devastating cost: an estimated 210,000 lives.

Michiko Kodama was seven years old and inside a school building on the outskirts of the Hiroshima city, some 4 km from the hypocentre when the bomb exploded.

Kodama survived the explosion and its aftermath, becoming one of the last hibakusha – the Japanese term for atomic bomb survivors. Today, the number of hibakusha still alive has fallen below 100,000, with an average age of over

Discover the Grande Dixence, the tallest gravity dam in Europe and a symbol of Swiss engineering excellence. 🇨🇭

At 75 years old, this hydropower giant in the heart of the Swiss Alps remains a cornerstone of Switzerland’s renewable energy strategy.
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