Swiss life satisfaction ‘the highest in Europe’: Satisfaction increases with age, level of education, and income. Nevertheless, almost one in ten people were ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/switzerland-has-the-highest-level-of-life-satisfaction-in-europe/74341364
Swiss politician Alain Berset remains in running for Council of Europe top job: Former Swiss Interior Minister Alain Berset is one of two names for election as ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/alain-berset-remains-in-running-for-council-of-europe-top-job/74290154
Where in Switzerland is English most widely used?: No, English is not one of Switzerland’s official languages but in many cantons, it is the most widespread ...
thelocal.ch/20240320/where-in-switzerland-is-english-most-widely-used
Switzerland continues to urbanise, statistics show - SWI swissinfo.ch: Between 2010 and 2020, three new urban areas and ten cities were registered in Switzerland ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/switzerland-registers/74095754
Quick Glance: Switzerland's Ongoing Urbanization Trend Revealed by Data - SWI swissinfo.ch
- Switzerland witnessed the registration of three new urban areas and ten cities between 2010 and 2020, with only 14% of the population residing in rural areas.
- Despite rural municipalities covering 57% of the country's land area, cities house 65% of the population and 76% of the workforce, occupying 17% of the total area.
- The 52 urban agglomerations in Switzerland accommodate 6.6 million individuals, with their proportion growing by 1.4% over a decade, and almost half of the country's municipalities being part of an agglomeration.
- A total of 172 municipalities now meet the statistical criteria to be classified as cities, marking an increase of ten compared to 2010, with no municipality losing its city status during this period.
Center-President Pfister rages against Alain Berset and the SVP: The centrist president attacks the former Federal Councillor's candidacy for the post of ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/mitte-praesident-pfister-wettert-gegen-alain-berset-und-svp-339186785397
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Imported crimes: New Swiss crime record. Foreign criminals: Now come the cover-ups and hypocrites. Crazy media theories: Is Putin behind the attack? Berset in ...
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Lemon Bottle fat removal injection is illegal in Switzerland: The authorities warn of health risks and tests show that the products are often counterfeits
solothurnerzeitung.ch/schweiz/warnung-vor-fettwegspritze-lemon-bottle-ld.2599155
Just how ‘rich' is Switzerland's middle class?: It is a common misconception that everyone in Switzerland is wealthy. But in fact, most of the country’s ...
thelocal.ch/20240312/just-how-rich-is-switzerlands-middle-class
Switzerland Today: More crime woes in Switzerland, plus a parliamentary committee hearing on UNRWA in Tuesday's news.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today/74355286
The Swiss city of Basel and its ports on the River Rhine are one of the primary access points for the vast amounts of cocaine arriving through the major ... Show more
Swiss ‘toxic cheesemaker’ charged with manslaughter: In people with a compromised immune system, listeria can cause a number of severe symptoms which can lead to ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/dairy-operator-in-canton-schwyz-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter/74338287
Berset's penchant for glossy: An elegant brochure should help make Alain Berset's dream of becoming Secretary General of the Council of Europe come true - The ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/bersets-hang-zum-hochglanz-eine-edle-broschuere-soll-helfen-alain-bersets-traum-vom-generalsekretariat-des-europarats-wahr-werden-zu-lassen/
Switzerland warns against using ‘Lemon Bottle’ fat-dissolving injections - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/switzerland-warns-against-using-lemon-bottle-fat-dissolving-injections/74408244
Berset in Berlin: Ex-Federal Councilor now markets himself as a “statesman” - That's how much it has already cost the federal government - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/topjob-beim-europarat-berset-in-berlin-ex-bundesrat-vermarktet-sich-als-staatsmann-so-viel-hat-das-den-bund-bereits-gekostet/
Swiss cinema admissions rise thanks to Barbie and other blockbusters: Barbie and Oppenheimer helped push cinema admissions in Switzerland past the 10 ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/swiss-cinema-admissions-rise-thanks-to-barbie-and-other-blockbusters/73603860
Switzerland, an unsuspected hub for international cocaine trafficking: Basel and its ports on the Rhine are one of the access points for cocaine arriving in the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/switzerland-an-unsuspected-hub-for-international-cocaine-trafficking/73719547
Federal government presents figures: Swiss median wage at 6,788 francs - Wage differences continue to narrow
tagesanzeiger.ch/bund-praesentiert-lohnzahlen-lohnunterschiede-zwischen-den-geschlechtern-nehmen-weiter-ab-860408456755
One in 10 struggle to make ends meet: Poverty in Switzerland revealed: Switzerland is one of the wealthiest countries in the world which contributes to overall ...
thelocal.ch/20240327/one-in-10-struggle-to-make-ends-meet-poverty-in-switzerland-revealed
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday: Foreigners are responsible for most thefts in Switzerland; French-speaking cantons to get better ...
thelocal.ch/20240326/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-134
Which crimes are on the rise in Switzerland?: Switzerland has a low crime rate and is deemed safer than many other European countries. But the latest statistics ...
thelocal.ch/20240325/which-crimes-are-rising-in-switzerland
Serious violent crimes and car thefts are increasing across Switzerland: The current federal crime statistics show an increase in crimes.
shn.ch/leben-leute/vermischtes/2024-03-25/schwere-gewaltdelikte-und-autodiebstaehle-nehmen-schweizweit-zu
This is how often apprenticeship contracts are terminated in Zug: For 18 percent of FaGe learners, the apprenticeship contract is terminated prematurely ...
zentralplus.ch/beruf-bildung/so-oft-werden-in-zug-lehrvertraege-aufgeloest-2630111/
Rent prices and living space: Where in Switzerland has the best deal?: Under what conditions do foreign residents live in Switzerland? How many people in are ...
thelocal.ch/20240319/rent-prices-and-living-space-where-in-switzerland-has-the-best-deal
Homeopathy: Swissmedic bans misleading advertising of medicines: The medicines authority Swissmedic condemns the heads of the companies Herbamed and Chrisana for ...
thurgauerzeitung.ch/leben/strafverfahren-illegale-werbung-so-taeuscht-eine-schweizer-firma-ihre-kundinnen-und-kunden-ld.2591608
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In which Swiss cantons is most income spent on health insurance?: For many people in Switzerland, the obligatory health insurance premiums represent a ...
thelocal.ch/20240314/in-which-swiss-cantons-is-most-income-spent-on-health-insurance
Six things you need to know about salaries in Switzerland: If you already live and work in Switzerland, (or are about to move here), you are probably familiar ...
thelocal.ch/20240227/six-things-you-need-to-know-about-salaries-in-switzerland
The media scene would prefer to have Susanne Wille as the new boss of SRG. In any case, for her it has to be a woman. One in seven also trusts Alain Berset to ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/die-medienszene-haette-am-liebsten-susanne-wille-als-neue-chefin-der-srg-auf-alle-faelle-muss-es-fuer-sie-eine-frau-sein-jeder-siebte-traut-zudem-alain-berset-das-amt-zu/
Government plans to invest CHF1 billion in Swiss culture: The Swiss government wants to invest CHF988 million in cultural activities for the 2025-2028 period.
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/swiss-government-plans-to-invest-chf1-billion-in-swiss-culture-switzerland/73216425
Why does Zug have Switzerland's 'most acute' housing shortage?: Finding an affordable place to live in the tiny Swiss canton is nearly impossible ...
thelocal.ch/20240228/why-does-zug-have-switzerlands-most-acute-housing-shortage
Swiss hotels set record for overnight stays in 2023: Swiss hotels set a new guest record in 2023. With 41.8 million overnight stays, they broke the 40 million ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/alpine-environment/swiss-hotels-set-record-for-overnight-stays-in-2023/72886343
More sustainable, fairer and more digital: This is how the Federal Council wants to promote culture in the future - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/geld-nachhaltiger-fairer-und-digitaler-so-will-der-bundesrat-die-kultur-kuenftig-foerdern/
Swiss inflation continues to slow down in February : Data for the month of February shows inflation is back to its 2021 level, at 1.2%, compared with the same ...
euronews.com/business/2024/03/04/swiss-inflation-continues-to-slow-down-in-february
mRNA vaccines: How bad is contamination with bacterial DNA?: Data speaks louder than words - this also applies to questions about possible contamination of ...
nzz.ch/wissenschaft/mrna-impfstoffe-wie-schlimm-sind-verunreinigungen-mit-bakterieller-dna-ld.1807315
Inflation in Switzerland falls to its lowest level since 2021: Specifically, inflation fell from 1.7 percent in December to 1.3 percent, as the Federal ...
diepresse.com/18097195/inflation-in-der-schweiz-sinkt-auf-tiefsten-stand-seit-2021
European Film Awards to be held in Switzerland for first time: The 37th European Film Awards will be presented at the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre (KKL) ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/european-film-awards-to-be-held-in-switzerland-for-first-time/72769826
Swiss economy sees modest growth, buoyed by services: The accommodation and food services sector increased by 3.5%, while increased travel helped to push up the ...
euronews.com/business/2024/02/29/swiss-economy-sees-modest-growth-buoyed-by-services
We are entering an “era of low fertility”, as one Geneva demographer calls it. In the coming years, the issue will not only affect developed nations ... Show more
13 questions and 13 answers about the 13th AHV pension: On March 3rd, the Swiss population will vote on a 13th AHV monthly pension for everyone ...
republik.ch/2024/02/07/13-fragen-und-13-antworten-zur-13-ahv-rente
Storm ticker: wind, snow, rain - the current situation: Heavy thunderstorms, hail or snow: In this news blog you will find everything about the weather in ...
luzernerzeitung.ch/news-service/vermischtes-people/wetter-newsblog-winter-vor-comeback-statt-fruehlingsgefuehle-gibts-ein-weisses-wochenende-ld.2556494
Former Swiss government minister Alain Berset visits Ukraine: Alain Berset arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday shortly before the second anniversary of the Russian ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/former-swiss-government-minister-alain-berset-visits-ukraine/72803595
The five Federal Councilors who are against the 13th AHV pension are being heavily criticized. However, with strange arguments - The World Week
weltwoche.ch/daily/die-fuenf-bundesraete-die-sich-gegen-die-13-ahv-rente-einsetzen-werden-heftig-kritisiert-allerdings-mit-seltsamen-argumenten/
Reader question: Should I take out insurance before I go skiing in Switzerland?: With the start of the winter sports season in the Swiss Alps, many people ...
thelocal.ch/20221129/reader-question-should-i-take-out-additional-insurance-before-i-go-skiing-in-switzerland
Swiss property prices continue upward trend: Prices for residential property in Switzerland continued to rise both in the fourth quarter and throughout 2023 for ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/business/swiss-property-prices-continue-upward-trend/49180338
‘Swiss pensioners who live abroad in luxury are an exception’ : The payment of pensions abroad is the subject of debate in Switzerland. Four retired Swiss Abroad ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/swiss-pensioners-who-live-abroad-in-luxury-are-an-exception/72490670
Asylum seekers face tougher approach from Switzerland: Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans has proposed fast-track procedures for some asylum seekers.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/asylum-seekers-face-tougher-approach-from-switzerland/72810206
Paid alternative medicine on the verge of extinction?: The BAG has homeopathy checked
tagesanzeiger.ch/bezahlte-alternativmedizin-vor-dem-aus-das-bag-laesst-homoeopathie-ueberpruefen-395770507889
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Traders anticipate SNB rate cut in March as Swiss inflation eases: Inflation in Switzerland fell unexpectedly in January, potentially paving the way for the ...
euronews.com/business/2024/02/13/swiss-rate-cut-on-cards-traders-position-themselves-as-inflation-eases
Most Swiss cultural events still out of bounds for people with disabilities: Cultural participation is a human right. In Switzerland, a number of associations ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/most-swiss-cultural-events-still-out-of-bounds-for-people-with-disabilities/49201392
Switzerland destroys 19 million Covid-19 vaccine doses: Since the start of the pandemic, Switzerland has destroyed 18.6 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines that ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/society/switzerland-destroys-19-million-covid-19-vaccine-doses/49170764
REVEALED: The Swiss canton where English is spoken the most: Many people in Switzerland either have English as their mother tongue, or have learned it as a ...
thelocal.ch/20240131/revealed-the-swiss-canton-where-english-is-spoken-the-most
Half of Swiss people drive to work: Commuters in Switzerland travelled an average of 14km to work in 2022. Half use the car, 29% public transport and 18% walk or ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/society/half-of-swiss-people-drive-to-work/49161228
What foreign residents should know about rent hikes in Switzerland: With two consecutive increases in the mortgage reference rates in 2023, many tenants in ...
thelocal.ch/20240205/what-foreign-residents-should-know-about-rent-hikes-in-switzerland
Do all doctors in Switzerland have to speak English?: The case of a doctor in a Swiss canton having to close his practice because he didn’t pass an exam in ...
thelocal.ch/20240208/should-all-doctors-in-switzerland-speak-english
Thurgauer of the day: Stephan Vogt takes record-breaking measurements
When he built his first weather station at age nine ... Show more
Switzerland mulls return of double-barrelled surnames: The Swiss government has declared itself in favour of reviving double-barrelled surnames - a practice that ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/society/switzerland-mulls-return-of-double-barrelled-surnames/49154958
Can Switzerland's 1.9 million EU nationals vote in the European elections?: Foreign residents are not able to vote on a national level in Switzerland ...
thelocal.ch/20240307/can-eu-nationals-in-switzerland-vote-in-the-european-elections
Which job sectors in Switzerland employ the most foreign workers?: Just over 1.12 million foreigners are currently employed in Switzerland. Which sectors and ...
thelocal.ch/20240306/which-job-sectors-in-switzerland-employ-the-most-foreign-workers
This is what culture costs in Basel: This is how Basel culture is financed: How is Basel culture financed? Where does state money flow and where does private ...
bazonline.ch/basler-kulturausgaben-in-der-uebersicht-so-finanziert-sich-die-basler-kultur-116491702977
New figures reveal where all of Switzerland's dual nationals live: Just over 1 million people in Switzerland are dual nationals — that is, foreigners who are ...
thelocal.ch/20240126/new-figures-reveal-where-all-of-switzerlands-dual-nationals-live
Social spending remains higher than before Covid: Expenditure on social benefits in Switzerland fell by 2% in 2022 compared with the previous year ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/social-spending-remains-higher-than-before-covid/49187474
How likely are you to be burgled in Switzerland and how can you avoid it?: While Switzerland is generally a very safe country, that doesn’t mean crime ...
thelocal.ch/20240305/how-likely-are-you-to-be-burgled-in-switzerland-and-how-can-you-avoid-it
Bankers retire significantly earlier than everyone else: The official retirement age in Switzerland is 65. But high-earning employees in the financial sector ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/rente-pension-eintritt-beschaeftige-bank-versicherung-schweiz-zr-92801651.html
Expensive cancer drugs: dispute between the FOPH and the pharmaceutical lobby: Pharmaceutical companies are sharply criticizing the Federal Office of Public ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/teure-medikamente-gegen-krebs-streit-zwischen-bag-und-pharmalobby-ld.1774762
These are the final results of the 13th AHV pension and the pension initiative. How satisfied are you with the results? Write it in the comments ⬇
How does the quality of life compare in Swiss cities?: Switzerland always does well in international quality-of-life surveys. But what about its individual ...
thelocal.ch/20240124/how-does-the-quality-of-life-compare-in-swiss-cities
Why Switzerland is losing its religion: Religion in Switzerland is suffering an identity crisis - the largest single faith is a blank space.
swissinfo.ch/eng/society/why-switzerland-is-losing-its-religion/49175236
Corona leaks: The Federal Council brushes the issue off the table: At the second meeting without Alain Berset, the Federal Council discussed dealing with the ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/wie-war-das-nun-mit-den-corona-leaks-der-bundesrat-wischt-das-thema-vom-tisch-ld.1775711
Switzerland mulls return of double-barrelled surnames: The Swiss government has declared itself in favour of reviving double-barrelled surnames - a practice that ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/society/switzerland-mulls-return-of-double-barrelled-surnames/49154958
Council of States: New attempt for the Freiburg model - Freiburger Nachrichten: The Freiburg model for dispensing medication in nursing homes is getting a new ...
freiburger-nachrichten.ch/staenderat-neuer-anlauf-fuer-das-freiburger-modell/
Adopted illegally in Switzerland, tracing her roots in Colombia: Born in Colombia, Nathalie Favre was adopted by Swiss parents when she was seven months old ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/business/adopted-illegally-in-switzerland--tracing-her-roots-in-colombia/49100668
Council of Europe: Alain Berset wants to succeed the "conscience of Europe": A Swiss man aspires to become the "conscience of Europe": Former Federal Councillor ...
nzz.ch/international/ein-schweizer-will-das-gewissen-europas-anfuehren-ld.1773828
Alain Berset resigned as Federal Councilor at the end of December. It was considered unlikely that he would then withdraw from politics ... Show more
What you should do if you are selected for Switzerland's 2024 census?: As part of the annual census that is underway in Switzerland now, about 200 ...
thelocal.ch/20240115/what-you-should-do-if-you-are-selected-for-switzerlands-2024-census
How green are the Swiss?: What’s the average carbon footprint in Switzerland? A new survey offers a detailed breakdown of personal CO2 emissions.
swissinfo.ch/eng/sci-tech/how-green-are-the-swiss-/49130784
Revisiting Zurich’s 90s techno scene – in pictures: Images from Jules Spinatsch’s Protest Party Portraits, snapped at Street Parade events in the mid-90s ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/19/revisiting-zurich-90s-techno-scene-jules-spinatsch-in-pictures
Sleep apnea: million-dollar ventilator business bothers price monitors: The waste of money with devices that patients rent at high prices instead of buying ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/schlafapnoe-millionengeschaeft-mit-beatmungsgeraeten-stoert-preisueberwacher-395208058831
58 percent of newborns have a migration background. The increase in Eritrean children is particularly noticeable - The World Week
weltwoche.ch/daily/58-prozent-der-neugeborenen-haben-einen-migrationshintergrund-besonders-auffaellig-ist-der-anstieg-eritreischer-kinder/
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