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Swiss vote regularly on a wide range of proposals and government decisions. Since 1848, in…

​Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei barred from entering Switzerland

On Monday, the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was denied entry to Switzerland because he was…

​FILM: BRIDGET JONES – MAD ABOUT THE BOY ***

13 February 2025. BRIDGET JONES – MAD ABOUT THE BOY *** In this very troubled…

​9 February 2025 environment vote rejected

The vote this weekend delivered a clear “no”. The Environmental Responsibility Initiative set highly ambitious…

​New electric car registrations fell in 2024 in Switzerland

All-electric vehicle registrations as a percentage of the total fell in Switzerland in 2024, according…

​Swiss milk producers demand 1 franc a litre

Relative to the price of many things, the price of milk in Switzerland is low.…

​New federal government jet too big for hangar

The new Federal Council jet does not fit into the existing federal hangar at Bern-Belp…

​Swiss income taxes at highest level since 2008

The latest figures from the Federal Finance Administration (FFA) show that Swiss taxpayers paid more…

​Switzerland’s 2025 siren test successful

Every year, Switzerland tests its apocalyptic-sounding sirens on the first Wednesday of February. On 5…

​The rise in rental scams in Switzerland

Finding a place to live in Switzerland is increasing difficult. Scammers have noticed and are…

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