​Swiss tax free allowance cut from 1 January 2025

Until 31 December 2024 it was possible to enter Switzerland with CHF 300 of shopping…

​Switzerland’s new president in 2025

Every year, Switzerland gets a new president. It happens so often that some Swiss people…

​Swiss emergency rescue numbers rise sharply this Christmas

Over the three days of the Christmas period the Swiss Air Rescue Service Rega flew…

​Swiss ski accidents rise significantly among those over 40

Data published this week by the Swiss insurance company Suva, show a rise in the…

​Verbier misses emission busting opportunity

Holidays generate greenhouse gas and ski holidays are no exception. However, if no flying is…

​Swiss-EU negotiations now complete

On 20 December 2024, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Bern to conclude the…

​Swiss environmental vote next February likely to fail

A poll published on 20 December 2024 suggests next February’s referendum on the environment is…

​Federal parliament approves abolition of imputed rent

After a stalemate last week, Switzerland’s federal parliament and upper house found a way forward…

​Swiss support mobile phone bans in schools

This week, a survey revealed that 82% of Swiss favour mobile phone bans in schools,…

​FILM: MUFASA – THE LION KING ****

20 December 2024. Christmas is around the corner and it’s all getting a bit too…

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