​Swiss residential property prices continue to climb

Data published this week by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) shows that residential housing has…

​Switzerland’s cross border workers reach record level

At the beginning of the Covid pandemic there was talk of closing Switzerland’s borders. However,…

​Expert calls for new approach to solar power in Switzerland

Renewable energy, such as electricity produced from the sun, comes with challenges. Sunshine does not…

​Winter tyre rules in Switzerland and its neighbours

Laws in France, Italy and Austria require drivers to fit winter tyres or carry chains…

​FILM: THE SUBSTANCE – the cruel reality of the pressure on women to be young and beautiful

8 November 2024. By Neptune THE SUBSTANCE *** Here it is – the cruel reality…

​Rising mental distress among Swiss welfare recipients

A report published this week, shows welfare rates in 2023 were at their lowest in…

​Switzerland’s Socialist Party wants government to buy drug company

This week, the Socialist Party called on the Swiss government to buy Sandoz, a large…

​Widespread discrimination and abuse in Swiss army revealed in survey

The results of a survey published on 31 October 2024, show widespread discrimination and abuse…

​Zurich wants to charge more to park large cars

This week, the leaders of the municipality of Zurich voted in favour of charging large…

​Swiss National Bank to issue new money

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has started the process of issuing a new series of…