​Swiss government plans to fund higher pensions with higher VAT

In March 2024, 58% of voters voted in favour of paying an additional 13th month…

​Swiss attorney general fines miner Glencore

This week, Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) announced it had fined and closed…

​How to avoid death and injury from lightning

Switzerland is no stranger to violent storms, which sometime come out of nowhere when hiking…

​Instant payments to start soon in Switzerland

Currently, payments between Swiss bank accounts are typically processed the following day. From 20 August…

​FILM: PANDA BEAR IN AFRICA ***

9 August 2024. By Neptune PANDA BEAR IN AFRICA *** Here’s a sweet, non-violent animated…

​Swiss pension hole calculation error does not change future, argues statistician

This week, an error was found in the government’s calculation of the future hole in…

​A look back at Swiss resistance to seat belt laws

Thirty years ago, Switzerland introduced rules making it compulsory to wear seatbelts in any seat…

​Swiss hospitals lost a billion francs in 2023

Switzerland’s health system is under strain. New drugs and treatments combined with an ageing population,…

​Swiss car battery recycler set for launch

A popular criticism of electric cars is the toxic battery waste they create. In response…

​Swiss court sets new precedent on divorce payments

Under Swiss law, divorcees can demand spousal payments from their former partner up until the…

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