​Swiss inflation in May erodes case for further interest rate cut

In March 2024, as Switzerland’s month-on-month inflation rate went to zero and the annual inflation…

​Most Swiss empty-nesters not planning to downsize

Switzerland has one of the world’s tightest housing markets. Vacancy rates in cantons like Geneva…

​Switzerland remains a country of car commuters

Data published this week, shows that half of Swiss workers travel to and from work…

​FILM: MEMORY – about buried secrets that need to be shared and exposed to light

31 May 2024. By Neptune MEMORY *** Does memory stand up to reality? Do we…

​Swiss premium relief vote shifts towards rejection

Rising health insurance premiums, which partly fund Switzerland’s healthcare system, are a key concern among…

​Swiss universities triple fees for foreign students

Switzerland’s federal government is spending more than it collects. To improve its finances it is…

​Winter avalanche deaths above Swiss average

Over the last 20 years, there have been an average of 21 avalanche deaths per…

​Swiss salt consumption remains too high

Salt can cause high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease, heart attacks…

​Most Swiss school leavers opt for apprenticeships in 2024

Across much of the world, the number of school leavers starting apprenticeships is low and…

​Swiss want to work less

More and more people in Switzerland want to work less, according to a study published…