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swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 28

Did you know? Last year, 13k Swiss citizens packed their bags and moved abroad, bringing the total number of Swiss living outside Switzerland to 826k (+1.6%)! 🏡🌏

Most Swiss abroad (64%) stay within Europe, with the biggest communities in:
🇫🇷 France – 212k
🇩🇪 Germany – 101k
🇮🇹 Italy – 52k
🇬🇧 UK – 40k

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 28

You're absolutely right – these cuts are hitting rural areas the hardest. Small towns and local economies rely heavily on those grants, contracts, and government jobs. When those disappear, businesses struggle, people move away and the cycle continues.

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 28

Tomorrow, the Swiss skies will put on a partial solar eclipse, and it's set to be a real treat! 🕶️🔭 Starting at 11:14am in Geneva and gradually making its way across the country, the new moon will take a small bite out of the sun. In Zurich, you'll notice it from 11:20am.

🚨 Protect your eyes!

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 27

Nine months after the fierce storms of Jun 29, 2024, Val Bavona in Southern Switzerland is still reeling. Roads, water pipes, and entire sections of the landscape remain damaged, and restoring them could cost up to CHF20M ($22.6M). 🏔️💔

A full inventory of the losses is still underway. #ValBavona

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 26

Say hello to Dictyogenus nadigi, a newly named Alpine stonefly species that just snagged the title of Species of the Year 2025 by the Swiss Systematics Society! 🪰

A Swiss researcher recently published a study detailing six new species in this group. #Biodiversity #SwissNationalPark #Stoneflies

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 26

Cycling accidents in Switzerland have surged in the past decade, with 84% caused by loss of control – often due to distraction from phones and headphones. 📱🎧 Between 2018 and 2022, 26k cycling accidents were recorded, up from 17k in 2008-12.

Cycling should be fun and safe! #StayAlert #BikeSafe

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swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 26

Pulling out a debit card at checkout? That's the new normal in Switzerland! Debit cards have officially dethroned cash as the country's go-to payment method. 💳✨

But before you start writing cash's obituary, hold on – 95% still want banknotes and coins to stick around. 🏦💰

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swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 25

At 10:31pm on Sunday, the Beznau 2 reactor in Switzerland automatically shut down due to a failed connection to the 220-kilovolt power grid. 🌍⚡ This triggered non-radioactive water vapor to escape through the roof of the turbine house, but rest assured, everything remained safe. #NuclearPower #Axpo

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 25

Ever wanted to share your thoughts directly with a machine? Brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) can "read" the minds of trained users better than untrained ones! 🖥️➡️🧠

Researches wired up 15 volunteers. With five days of training, they got significantly better at communicating with the machine. #AI

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swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 25

Who could have predicted this ? Oh right – literally everyone with a functioning brain.

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swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 24

Despite some bumps in the road, Switzerland's economic engine isn't stalling – just shifting gears! 🚗💨 The latest KOF Consensus Forecast predicts 1.4% GDP growth in 2025 and an ever faster 1.6% in 2026 (unadjusted: 1.2% & 1.8%). Not too shabby!

💰 Investment slows down
🔥 Inflation staying cool

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 24

💓 When humans and horses connect, it's more than just a bond – it's a synchronized heartbeat! In equine therapy, the heart rates of humans and horses actually sync up. When clients interact with their favorite horse, their heartbeats align, reducing stress and increasing relaxation. 🐴💓 #HeartSync

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 24

Overwork, workplace tensions, and the struggle to balance military and civilian life – Switzerland's military mediation service, set up in 2022, has been busy. 850 incidents have been reported so far.

A quarter of cases involve bullying, harassment, or discrimination. #SwissMilitary #Mediation

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 23

A motion backed by 60 Swiss parliamentarians is pushing to keep the Gotthard Pass open year-round to help cut down on those dreaded holiday traffic jams. 💨🏔️

Currently closed in winter, the key north-south Alpine route could stay accessible with the help of avalanche barriers and road coverings.

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 23

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is gearing up for a major expansion! 🚀 A €130M upgrade is on the way, set to double the terminal space and seriously level up the passenger experience.

The current 15k m2 terminal will be renovated & joined by a brand-new 14k m2 building.

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 23

If Michael Burry is sounding the alarm, it's worth paying attention. The ripple effects of widespread spending cuts could be more significant than people realize.

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swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 23

Today, we're diving into migration – the policies, the politics, and the human impact. 🌍

🔹 IOM's budget blow
🔹 Switzerland's policy shift
🔹 EU's migration pact
🔹 Population cap debate

Read the full story swissmissl.substack.com/p/the-migrat...

#Migration #Switzerland #EU #IOM #Asylum

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swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 23

Yes. The challenge isn't just redefining liberty but shifting the focus toward a broader vision of justice and equality.

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 22

Switzerland's Federal Council isn't vibing with the Swiss People's Party (SVP) proposal to cap the population at 10M. On Friday, the government warned that the idea would tank prosperity, stifle economic growth, and mess with national security.

Switzerland needs foreign talent to keep thriving!

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 22

The science of convenience – now taught exclusively at the University of Double Standards.

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 22

Switzerland is officially on board with the EU's new Pact on Migration and Asylum – because, as a Schengen/Dublin signatory, it kind of has to be. 😅 The goal? A more efficient, resilient and inclusive migration system across Europe.

✅ Faster asylum procedures
✅ Stricter rules on secondary migration

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 22

Switzerland isn't messing around when it comes to wage protection! The government has rolled out 14 key measures to safeguard Swiss wages as part of its ongoing negotiations with the EU. Social partners and cantons are on board with 13 of them, and the final package is now set for consultation. 🏛️🤝

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 21

🚆✈️ Switzerland travel update! 🇨🇭

Planning a trip to, from, or through Switzerland? A lot is happening:

🔹 New travel rules
🔹 Google Maps' Swiss superstars
🔹 High-speed rail ambitions
🔹 Heathrow meltdown

Full breakdown 👉 swissmissl.substack.com/p/switzerlan...

#Travel #Switzerland #Rail #Aviation

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swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 21

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced it's canceling all flights from Geneva & Zurich to Heathrow today following a massive fire at a nearby power substation. 🚫✈️

The blaze knocked out the power at one the world's busiest airports, causing major disruption. 😱💥 #HeathrowFire #SWISS

swissmissl.bsky.social @swissmissl.bsky.social · Mar 21

Seriously, the MMR vaccine is one of the best ways to protect not just yourself, but others too. It's amazing how something so simple can save so much hassle and pain down the line!

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