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Swiss Review
April 2/26

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Switzerland’s 10-million vote: How much immigration can Switzerland take?

Never before have so many people lived in Switzerland. A flourishing economy makes our country a popular destination for immigrants. This brings…

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YPSA | Youth Parliament of the Swiss Abroad holds new elections

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Swiss Review
April 2/26

Switzerland’s 10-million vote: How much immigration can Switzerland take?

Our highlights

Switzerland’s 10-million vote: The economy relies heavily on foreign workers

Switzerland’s 10-million vote: The housing conundrum

Crans-Montana | Deadly inferno leaves Switzerland reeling

Crowded house?

Swiss folk dress | Like wearing a piece of Switzerland

Metalchurch | The heavy metal church

“Vote of confidence” for public broadcaster

The nautical life gets Swiss pulses racing

Louis Jucker | A “Pharmacy of Songs” to treat souls

Figures |More hens than humans in multinational Switzerland

Stanislas Wawrinka | Tennis player

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A little piece of home – thanks to your support

Walter Matthias Diggelmann | He held up a mirror to Switzerland

Are the Olympics about to return to Switzerland?

Important travel information concerning ETIAS

Puzzle | Caterina Ines Fusi, United States of America