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#flyinghome: A flight from Bangkok lands in Zurich

Coronavirus

#flyinghome: A flight from Bangkok lands in Zurich

As part of the FDFA's repatriation action, 216 travellers from Bangkok arrived in Zurich on Tuesday evening.

31.03.2020

1400 Swiss travellers back in Switzerland thanks to the FDFA's return campaign

CORONAVIRUS

1400 Swiss travellers back in Switzerland thanks to the FDFA's return campaign

The FDFA charters aircraft to bring back Swiss travellers. Flights from Latin America and Africa have already been operated, and further flights - also to Asia - are planned.

31.03.2020

CORONAVIRUS

"What does the FDFA advise?"

Many Swiss nationals travelling abroad ask the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA for recommendations and advice on their return journey. A list of questions and answers.

31.03.2020

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