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Welcome to our new Ambassadors
On 7 August 2024, H.E. Nikolas Stürchler presented his credentials to H.E. the Honorable Sam Mostyn AO, Governor-General of the...
Aug 9, 20241 min read


Council of the Swiss Abroad elections - Australia is leading the way
How can the 800,000 Swiss abroad be best represented in Switzerland today? Historically, Swiss Clubs were the only way for Swiss...
Jul 25, 20241 min read


100th Congress of the Swiss Abroad in Lucerne
The 100th Congress of the Swiss Abroad took place in Lucerne from Thursday, July 11 to Saturday, July 13, 2024. A meeting report by...
Jul 21, 20241 min read


Webinar: Returning to Switzerland for education or training
Following the highly successful webinars held in 2023, the Consular Directorate of the FDFA, the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad...
Jun 8, 20241 min read


Council of the Swiss Abroad meets in Bern
25. March 2024, Carmen Trochsler The spring meeting of the Council of the Swiss (CSA) abroad took place in Bern last week. The day prior...
Mar 26, 20244 min read


Celebrating our young Swiss
Some 24 young Swiss and their parents followed the invitation by the Consulate in Melbourne to attend the Jungbürger (young citizen)...
Mar 23, 20241 min read


Swiss votes on March 3: suspense surrounding the 13th retirement pension initiative
The introduction of a 13th retirement pension appeals to 61% of Swiss people, according to the first Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)...
Jan 27, 20241 min read


Season’s Greetings from us to you!
This photo was taken at the AGM of the Swiss Alliance Australia (SAA) which was held on Friday, 24 November. Committee members and Club...
Dec 25, 20231 min read


Webinar: Banking problems for Swiss people in Abroad
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Nov 21, 20231 min read


Webinar: Health Insurance for Swiss people abroad
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Oct 8, 20231 min read


Limited edition coins commemorate Swiss Constitution
Switzerland is issuing commemorative, limited edition coins to mark the 175th anniversary of its Constitution and the founding of the...
Sep 12, 20231 min read


Congress of the Swiss Abroad in St. Gallen / 18 - 20 August 2023
By Carmen Trochsler, Adelaide The 2023 congress of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) took place in St. Gallen from 18 - 20...
Sep 6, 202310 min read


Swiss Community Webinar : «Military Service»
Military Service for the Swiss Abroad Webinar on military service for the Swiss Abroad On 20 and 21 September 2023, the Organisation of...
Sep 5, 20231 min read


High visit from Bern at Sydney 1 August celebration
For many years, Castle Hill Showground has been the venue for the traditional 1 of August Swiss National Day Picnic, organised by the...
Aug 10, 20233 min read


Swiss National Day Events
Around Australia, our member clubs are celebrating 1 August Swiss National Day. Join them for great Swiss culture, Swiss food and...
Jul 1, 20231 min read


‘Swiss Review’ – Theft of mailing address data
The Swiss printing company Vogt-Schild, which prints and sends out ‘Swiss Review’, the magazine for the Swiss Abroad, has been the victim...
Jun 27, 20231 min read


The Swiss Yodlers of Sydney performing in Switzerland!
Australia meets Switzerland! Lots of yodeling and celebrating for the Swiss Yodlers of Sydney at the 31. Eidgenössisches Jodlerfest in...
Jun 20, 20231 min read


New e-voting system passes crucial test
For the first time in almost four years, a select group of eligible voters were able to vote electronically yesterday – including Swiss...
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Webinar: «Ageing Abroad»
ESTATE PLANNING FOR SWISS ABROAD As part of the Consular Directorate’s «Ageing Abroad» project, the consular services of the FDFA, the...
May 28, 20231 min read


FIFA Women’s Football World Cup 2023 coming downunder
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ARE SHARING THE HOSTING RIGHTS FOR THIS YEAR’S BIGGEST EVENT IN WOMEN’S SPORT. It’s a tournament of firsts:...
May 9, 20232 min read
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