​Swiss inventors come up with the e-ski

Most skiers catch lifts up. Some head up ski touring under their own steam. Swiss…

​Self-driving cars legal in Switzerland but no cars approved

On 1 March 2025, new laws allowing the use of self-driving cars came into force…

​The Swiss houses that must be demolished

Switzerland has strict zoning and construction laws. Federal land use planning laws (LAT) were first…

​Planning a trip to the UK? Don’t forget a visa

From 2 April 2025, travelling to the United Kingdom will require a visa. EU and…

​Basel Fasnacht 2025 – no ordinary festival

A parade that starts at 4 in the morning? With piccolos? And drums? In winter?…

​Swiss rent cuts possible following fall in reference rate

Every three months the Federal Housing Office (FHO) adjusts the reference rate used to set…

​The best places to be a working woman in 2025 – Switzerland near the bottom

To coincide with International Women’s Day on 8 March, The Economist publishes an annual study…

​Switzerland loses heads of army and intelligence along with defence minister

In mid-January Viola Amherd, Switzerland’s army and defence minister, announced her resignation from the Federal…

​Swiss tick-borne disease season starts early

Switzerland has experienced a particularly mild winter, with temperatures frequently 2 degrees above long term…

​Switzerland rises three places in latest democracy ranking

This year’s edition of the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Democracy Index is notably downbeat. It…

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