​Switzerland’s cow parade (désalpe/alpabzug) 2024 and its history

By Bill Harby What exactly is the alpine descent or désalpe / alpabzug? This article…

​Swiss want more political action on immigration

A survey report published this week shows that the population of Switzerland increasingly sees immigration…

​Rise in rate of suicidal thoughts in Switzerland

A report published this week shows a mixed picture regarding suicide in Switzerland. On one…

​Swiss upper house rejects plan to extend family reunification rules

Currently, under the agreement Switzerland has with the EU (EU/EFTA), those with a legal right…

​Swiss parliament votes to cut UN aid to Palestine

On 9 September 2024, a majority of Switzerland’s parliament voted to suspend payments to the…

​Swiss Rail financial results disappoint

This week, Swiss Rail published its half-year results. During the first six months of 2024,…

​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…

- Sponsored Ad - [adrotate group="1"]