Swiss population rises by highest level since 1960
At the end of 2023, more than 8.9 million people lived in Switzerland, rising by…
Most popular Swiss baby names in 2023
Every year, in August, the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) publishes the most popular baby names…
Federal government to increase tax deductions
Over time, salaries increase with inflation. However, if tax deductions and allowances are not adjusted…
Swiss property owners could be hit with earthquake bill
Switzerland sometimes feels like the land of insurance. Numerous costs that are covered by taxes…
Some foreign drivers pay significantly higher Swiss car insurance premiums
Insurance companies use customer data to estimate the risk of an accident and calculate a…
FILM: EMILIA PEREZ **** – not to miss!
23 August 2024. By Neptune EMILIA PEREZ **** (vo Spanish, some English) This film by…
New temperature record broken in Switzerland
Last Sunday, a new temperature record was broken in Bisaca in the canton of Ticino.…
Swiss economy grows more than expected in second quarter of 2024
Switzerland’s economy grew slightly more than expected in the second quarter of 2024, reported SRF.…
Swiss train police to wear body cameras from September
This week, Swiss Rail announced that its transport police would wear body cameras from September…
Historic boat struck by lightning on Lake Geneva
On Tuesday night, the historic paddle steamer Vevey was struck by lightning during a storm,…