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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%)! ๐Ÿก๐ŸŒ

Most Swiss abroad (64%) stay within Europe, with the biggest communities in:
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France โ€“ 212k
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany โ€“ 101k
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy โ€“ 52k
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK โ€“ 40k
You're absolutely right โ€“ 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.
Tomorrow, the Swiss skies will put on a partial solar eclipse, and it's set to be a real treat! ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ญ 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.

๐Ÿšจ Protect your eyes!
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). ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿ’”

A full inventory of the losses is still underway. #ValBavona
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! ๐Ÿชฐ

A Swiss researcher recently published a study detailing six new species in this group. #Biodiversity #SwissNationalPark #Stoneflies
Cycling accidents in Switzerland have surged in the past decade, with 84% caused by loss of control โ€“ often due to distraction from phones and headphones. ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐ŸŽง Between 2018 and 2022, 26k cycling accidents were recorded, up from 17k in 2008-12.

Cycling should be fun and safe! #StayAlert #BikeSafe
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. ๐Ÿ’ณโœจ

But before you start writing cash's obituary, hold on โ€“ 95% still want banknotes and coins to stick around. ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ’ฐ
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. ๐ŸŒโšก This triggered non-radioactive water vapor to escape through the roof of the turbine house, but rest assured, everything remained safe. #NuclearPower #Axpo
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! ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธโžก๏ธ๐Ÿง 

Researches wired up 15 volunteers. With five days of training, they got significantly better at communicating with the machine. #AI
Who could have predicted this ? Oh right โ€“ literally everyone with a functioning brain.
Despite some bumps in the road, Switzerland's economic engine isn't stalling โ€“ just shifting gears! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ 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!

๐Ÿ’ฐ Investment slows down
๐Ÿ”ฅ Inflation staying cool
๐Ÿ’“ When humans and horses connect, it's more than just a bond โ€“ 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. ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ’“ #HeartSync
Overwork, workplace tensions, and the struggle to balance military and civilian life โ€“ 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
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. ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Currently closed in winter, the key north-south Alpine route could stay accessible with the help of avalanche barriers and road coverings.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is gearing up for a major expansion! ๐Ÿš€ A โ‚ฌ130M 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.
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.
Today, we're diving into migration โ€“ the policies, the politics, and the human impact. ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ”น IOM's budget blow
๐Ÿ”น Switzerland's policy shift
๐Ÿ”น EU's migration pact
๐Ÿ”น Population cap debate

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

#Migration #Switzerland #EU #IOM #Asylum
Yes. The challenge isn't just redefining liberty but shifting the focus toward a broader vision of justice and equality.
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!
The science of convenience โ€“ now taught exclusively at the University of Double Standards.
Switzerland is officially on board with the EU's new Pact on Migration and Asylum โ€“ because, as a Schengen/Dublin signatory, it kind of has to be. ๐Ÿ˜… The goal? A more efficient, resilient and inclusive migration system across Europe.

โœ… Faster asylum procedures
โœ… Stricter rules on secondary migration
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. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿค
๐Ÿš†โœˆ๏ธ Switzerland travel update! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ

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

๐Ÿ”น New travel rules
๐Ÿ”น Google Maps' Swiss superstars
๐Ÿ”น High-speed rail ambitions
๐Ÿ”น Heathrow meltdown

Full breakdown ๐Ÿ‘‰ swissmissl.substack.com/p/switzerlan...

#Travel #Switzerland #Rail #Aviation
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. ๐Ÿšซโœˆ๏ธ

The blaze knocked out the power at one the world's busiest airports, causing major disruption. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ’ฅ #HeathrowFire #SWISS
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!