Push for federal cuts faces revolt from cantons
Switzerland’s federal government is spending more money than it collects in taxes. This week, a…
Travelling by car becoming increasingly cheaper than public transport in Switzerland
Since 1990, the cost of travel by car has risen 24%, while travel by public…
Electricity price cuts for 2025 by region
Electricity prices will fall across most of Switzerland next year. The average price drop across…
Swiss parliament to investigate false vote signatures
To run a referendum in Switzerland, vote organisers must first collect a minimum number of…
Switzerland to fall short of electric mobility objectives
This week, Switzerland’s federal government met with leaders in the electric mobility sector to discuss…
Swiss government wants to ban Hamas for 5 years
On 4 September 2024, Switzerland’s Federal Council told parliament that it wants the organisation Hamas…
FILM: TATAMI **** an outstanding film
6 September 2024. By Neptune Dear Cinephiles,I was away last week so a few films…
Eurovision comes to Switzerland in 2025
Basel has been selected as the host city for the 2025 Eurovision song contest, announced…
Swiss homeowners association rejects government plan to charge all home owners for earthquakes
Last week, the government in Bern broadly supported a plan to force all property owners…
Swiss pensions and benefits to rise in 2025
This week, Switzerland’s federal government announced future increases to state pensions, disability benefits and family…