​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…