Pragati Siddhanti, an expat living in Basel, Switzerland talks about motherhood, travel and building the career while being a desi at heart.
On 27 September 2026, Swiss citizens will head to the polls for two federal popular initiatives that deal with very different questions: how Switzerland defines and applies its neutrality, and how much food the country should produce domestically and how that food should be produced. The vote comes at a time when questions around Switzerland's international role, security [...]
This morning, I sat with a small group of around ten people in Basel and talked about something that has become deeply personal to me over the last few years: Changing career direction after more than 20 years in technology. The session was hosted by Hello 50:50 World Basel, and instead of doing a presentation, [...]
As we continue with our Entrepreneur of the Month series, we are always excited to discover the stories behind the women who have taken unconventional paths, built businesses, and turned their experiences into something meaningful. This month, we are excited to introduce Eveline Rosa, Founder and CEO of XLINGUA AG, a Swiss language-training company helping internationals and [...]
As we continue with our much-loved Entrepreneur of the Month series here at My Swiss Story, I am always excited to discover the stories behind the women who have chosen to take a different path, challenge the status quo, and build something meaningful of their own. This month, I am excited to introduce Anna Moretti, [...]
On 14 June 2026, Switzerland went to the polls to decide on a proposal that could have fundamentally changed the country’s approach to population growth, immigration and its relationship with the European Union. The initiative, officially called the “No to a Switzerland with 10 million! (Sustainability Initiative)”, proposed keeping Switzerland’s permanent resident population below 10 million [...]