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The Evolution of Direct Elections in the Council of the Swiss Abroad
By Carmen Trochsler, Australian Delegate to the Council of the Swiss Abroad* In 2017 , a first-time experiment allowed Swiss citizens in...
Jan 231 min read
Did you receive an email from EDA - Konsularische Direktion?
Have you received an email from the Konsularische Direktion EDA over the weekend? If yes , this means you are eligible to vote in the...
Nov 22, 20245 min read
Oceania Swiss Club Presidents’ Conference, 8 -10 Nov 2024
Written by Carmen Trochsler, Council of the Swiss Abroad Delegate / SAA Committee member The Swiss Alliance Australia (SAA) was delighted...
Sep 13, 20241 min read
Swiss Review - your feedback is needed
Have you taken the Swiss Review survey yet? The magazine for the Swiss Abroad is celebrating 50 years, and is doing a readership survey....
Aug 9, 20241 min read
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...
Jul 25, 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 21, 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...
Jun 8, 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...
Mar 26, 20244 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 23, 20241 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)...
Jan 27, 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)...
Dec 25, 20231 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...
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Webinar: Banking problems for Swiss people in Abroad
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Oct 8, 20231 min read
Webinar: Health Insurance for Swiss people abroad
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Sep 12, 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 6, 202310 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 5, 20231 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...
Aug 10, 20233 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...
Jul 1, 20231 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...
Jun 27, 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...
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