Swiss Face Sluggish GDP Growth Prospects in 2023 and 2024
The economy will “underperform” this year and next, largely due to inflation issues and geopolitical troubles,…
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Why Women Made Historic Gains in the 2019 Swiss Elections
In the 2019 federal elections, a record number of women won seats in the Swiss parliament. The nationwide women’s…
No Money for Refugee Container Accommodation in Switzerland
The Council of States had already spoken out against the idea last week before parliament voted in favour of…
Switzerland Faces Sharp Insurance Premium Increase
Swiss health insurance premiums are set to increase 6% in 2024. Some insurance premiums could see increases up to…
Swiss Parliamentary Panel Seeks Easing of Export Controls on Weaponry
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — A parliamentary committee in Switzerland on Thursday recommended easing export…
Switzerland Presently Holds Usd 8.3 Bn in Russian Central Bank Reserves
Switzerland holds 7.4 billion Swiss francs (USD 8.32 bln) of reserves and assets belonging to the Russian…
When Forced Labour Amounted to ‘education’ in Post-war Switzerland
A few months before the outbreak of the Second World War, the Swiss parliament took action. It decided to join…
Travel Seamlessly Across the Length and Breadth of Switzerland With a Swiss Travel…
Switzerland is a dream destination for travellers across the world but if there is one thing that will make…
Swiss Corporate Tax Rate Still Attractive But Can Vary by Canton
Companies based in Switzerland continue to benefit from a competitive tax rate in comparison with the rest of…
Swiss Split Over Nuclear Power to Plug Energy Shortages
Just over half of all Swiss believe that nuclear power plants are important to prevent a shortage of electricity,…