Switzerland is bringing back double surnames for married couples from 1 January next year
The Federal Council has confirmed the date for a civil code change that reverses a 2013 reform, which forced couples to choose one shared surname or keep their own.
In practice, mostly women gave up their maiden names.
From January, spouses can combine both surnames, with or without a hyphen, in any order.
Already-married couples can also update their official name at the civil registry.
First taste of winter
Winter has arrived in the Alps
Potato shortage across the country
Switzerland is short of 130,000 tonnes of potatoes after the worst harvest on record, and shoppers can expect higher prices
Clocks back this weekend
Switzerland reverts to winter time on Sunday morning, with clocks going back one hour at 3am
Switzerland/ EU ties grow closer
The Switzerland-EU package has cleared another hurdle today
Swiss exports grow
Swiss exports grew 2.6% in the third quarter to just under CHF 75 billion, confirming the recovery that began the previous quarter, according to figures released by the federal customs office on Tuesday
Travellers affected by French curfews
Swiss travellers heading into major French cities face a second night of targeted curfews after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu extended Monday's restrictions, saying they had contributed to a calmer first night
