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Nominal wages in Switzerland rose by 1.7 percent in 2023. At the same time, inflation rose by 2.1 percent. The purchasing power of wages therefore fell by 0 ... Show more
Pigs, jobs and money: What the new data reveals about Switzerland: Even if you have been living in Switzerland for a while, there are still some interesting ...
thelocal.ch/20240419/pigs-jobs-and-money-what-the-new-data-reveals-about-switzerland
Named one of the 30 most wondrous places in Switzerland - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/als-einer-der-30-wundersamsten-orte-der-schweiz-ausgezeichnet/
The pros and cons of working in Switzerland: Just arrived in Switzerland? Here’s what’s great – and not so great – about being an employee here.
thelocal.ch/20181001/the-pros-and-cons-of-working-in-switzerland-career-jobs
Ueli Maurer, voice of reason: “Switzerland must absolutely reject the pandemic treaty proposed by the WHO” - The World Week
weltwoche.ch/daily/ueli-maurer-stimme-der-vernunft-den-von-der-who-vorgeschlagenen-pandemievertrag-muss-die-schweiz-unbedingt-ablehnen/
Quick Glance: Ueli Maurer on Corona
- Ueli Maurer participates in a symposium and expresses conciliatory sentiments.
- He defends the Federal Council during the Covid crisis and criticizes the one-sided information available.
- Maurer calls for respect for different opinions and criticizes the WHO guidelines.
- He emphasizes the need to be critical and opposes the partial revision of the Epidemics Act.
Ueli Maurer, voice of reason: “Switzerland must absolutely reject the pandemic treaty proposed by the WHO” - The World Week
weltwoche.ch/daily/ueli-maurer-stimme-der-vernunft-den-von-der-who-vorgeschlagenen-pandemievertrag-muss-die-schweiz-unbedingt-ablehnen/
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 prices hardly rise: What's behind its falling inflation?: Prices in Switzerland remained unchanged compared to the previous month and rose only ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/04/prices-hardly-rise-in-switzerland-whats-behind-its-falling-inflation
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 ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/importierte-verbrechen-neuer-schweizer-kriminalitaetsrekord-auslaendische-verbrecher-jetzt-kommen-die-vertuscher-und-heuchler-irre-medien-theorien-steckt-putin-hinter-dem-anschlag-berset-im-renn/
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
Switzerland, an unsuspected hub for international cocaine trafficking - SWI swissinfo.ch
Switzerland, an unsuspected hub for international cocaine trafficking - SWI swissinfo.ch
Schlattingen: Canexis AG receives Swissmedic approval for medical cannabis: The Thurgau company processes one ton of grass per day.
thurgauerzeitung.ch/ostschweiz/frauenfeld/hanf-eine-tonne-hanf-pro-tag-canexis-ag-aus-schlattingen-erhaelt-swissmedic-zulassung-fuer-medizinisches-cannabis-neben-der-firma-steht-schon-eine-cannabisplantage-ld.2609200
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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
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
Weather: New Sahara dust cloud - Not a sunny weekend after all?: How do the gigantic clouds form? Are their numbers increasing more than just feels? And at what ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/wetter-neue-saharastaubwolke-doch-kein-sonniges-weekend-391904071260
Quick Glance: Saharan Dust: Impact on Weather and Health
- A new Saharan dust cloud is approaching and could affect the sunny weekend.
- The transportation of Saharan dust has increased, possibly due to changes in atmospheric circulation.
- Saharan dust influences cloud formation, can alter weather patterns, and even affect the formation of tropical cyclones.
- The dust has both positive and negative effects on the environment and health, depending on its concentration.
German inflation falls further to 2.2%: Inflation in Germany weakened further in March, with consumer prices falling to 2.2% above the same month last year from ...
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Quick Glance: Inflation down in German states, signaling national decline
- Inflation fell in six economically essential German states in March, indicating that national inflation will continue its downward trend.
- Economists will closely monitor national inflation data as Germany releases its figures a day before the Eurozone inflation data on Wednesday.
- German companies expected the lowest prices in three years in March, with forecasts of inflation falling below the European Central Bank's target in the upcoming months.
- An increasing number of ECB policymakers have backed rate cuts, with a June meeting appearing as the most probable time for action, although a meeting is also scheduled for this month.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Investigation into the UBS-CS takeover: PUK wants to submit report by the end of the year
solothurnerzeitung.ch/news-service/inland-schweiz/parlament-untersuchung-zur-ubs-cs-uebernahme-puk-will-bericht-bis-ende-jahr-vorlegen-ld.2583748
Everything you need to know about hospital care in Switzerland: Chances are that sooner or later, all of us will have to use a Swiss hospital ...
thelocal.ch/20230208/what-you-need-to-need-to-know-about-hospital-care-in-switzerland
Nora Kronig Romero named director of Swiss Red Cross: Nora Kronig Romero is to become the new director of the Swiss Red Cross (SRC). Her election comes at a ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/nora-kronig-romero-named-director-of-swiss-red-cross/49161188
Swiss statistics system rated good by Eurostat, but challenges remain: The European Statistics Code of Practice is well applied in Switzerland ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/swiss-statistics-system-rated-good-by-eurostat--but-challenges-remain/49127394
Inflation in Germany rose to an average of 5.9% in 2023, the Federal Statistical Office reports on the basis of preliminary figures.
Switzerland Today: In today's briefing: Cassis on two-state solution, Swiss life expectancy and the return of the salmon.
swissinfo.ch/eng/briefing/switzerland-today/49154552
Swiss government insists it has leaks under control: The Swiss government has rejected parliamentary criticism that it has not done enough to control ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/swiss-government-insists-it-has-leaks-under-control/49154738
This is how senior women in Lucerne and Zug are doing financially: Swiss voters will soon vote on two AHV initiatives. Before that happens, it's worth taking ...
zentralplus.ch/geld-steuern/so-geht-es-seniorinnen-in-luzern-und-zug-finanziell-2618767/
Swiss audit office suggests speeding access to new drugs: A new report by the Swiss Federal Audit Office finds optimizing the validation process for new drugs ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/business/swiss-audit-office-suggests-speeding-access-to-new-drugs/49122162
The Observer had uncovered that Philips was negligent in recalling apnea devices. The company has now received a fine from Swissmedic. 👉 brnw.ch/21wGOJN
Switzerland’s inflation averaged 2.1% in 2023: The annual inflation rate in Switzerland averaged 2.1% last year, according to the Federal Statistical Office ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/business/switzerland-s-inflation-averaged-2.1--in-2023/49101296
Surprise: Social spending fell significantly in Switzerland in 2022 - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/gesellschaft-ueberraschung-die-sozialausgaben-gingen-2022-in-der-schweiz-deutlich-zurueck/
Supercomputer Alps: Switzerland gets the world's leading AI computer: The computer called Alps will make weather forecasts more accurate, but can also train AI ...
nzz.ch/technologie/die-schweiz-bekommt-einen-der-besten-ki-supercomputer-der-welt-ld.1770303
The relationship between Federal Councilor Alain Berset and Ringier CEO Marc Walder had about the distance of an eagle owl's glue - The World Week
weltwoche.ch/daily/das-verhaeltnis-von-bundesrat-alan-berset-und-ringier-ceo-marc-walder-hatte-ungefaehr-die-distanziertheit-eines-uhu-klebers/
Swissmedic authorises new drug for respiratory disease: Swissmedic has authorised a new medicine to treat colds and cases of acute bronchitis in infants and ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/business/swissmedic-authorises-new-drug-for-respiratory-disease/49090102
REVEALED: Why Switzerland is the most expensive country in Europe: People in Switzerland pay more for their goods than anywhere else in Europe ...
thelocal.ch/20231215/revealed-switzerland-is-still-the-most-expensive-country-in-europe
‘Mr Covid’ Alain Berset bids farewell to parliament: Alain Berset, who held the rotating Swiss presidency this year, has appeared before parliament for the last ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/-mr-covid--alain-berset-bids-farewell-to-parliament/49077382
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday: Swiss retain their position as European train travel champs; some international train travel is ...
thelocal.ch/20231212/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-120
Alpine season named intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO: UNESCO has inscribed the Swiss Alpine season and the multinational traditional irrigation practised ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/alpine-season-named-intangible-cultural-heritage-of-unesco/49034978
That's how much pensions have actually fallen: Figures show how pension fund benefits have deteriorated.
beobachter.ch/magazin/geld/so-stark-sind-die-renten-tatsachlich-gesunken-675002
Candles light up Swiss cities in show of support for poor households: Poverty is often invisible but it affects at least 745,000 people in Switzerland.
swissinfo.ch/eng/business/candles-light-up-swiss-cities-in-show-of-support-for-poor-households/49034322
Poison from the ventilator: Apnea breathing machines released toxic particles. Manufacturer Philips did not respond for years - Swissmedic has initiated criminal ...
beobachter.ch/magazin/gesundheit/gift-aus-dem-beatmungsgerat-670074
Paid articlePaid Requests for student financial aid on the rise in Switzerland: The number of university students requesting financial support has risen since the start of the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/business/requests-for-student-financial-aid-on-the-rise-in-switzerland/49056450
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
Federal Council: Surprise in the distribution of the departments: This is unexpected: SP Federal Councilor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider is taking over the important ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/ueberraschung-im-bundesrat-baume-schneider-schnappt-sich-das-innendepartement-ld.1770510
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday: Swiss prices still highest in Europe; retirees may get some financial relief; and more news in our ...
thelocal.ch/20231215/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-118
Switzerland Today: Gold bars and holes in the Swiss cheese market: a recap of news stories you may have missed!
swissinfo.ch/eng/briefing/switzerland-today/49006636
Charlie Chaplin jump copied: Farewell to Federal Councilor Berset becomes a social media trend - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/charlie-chaplie-sprung-kopiert-abschied-von-bundesrat-berset-wird-zum-social-media-trend/
Switzerland's labour shortage dilemma: Why tax cuts are not a solution: Switzerland is experiencing a labour shortage. In this market, part-time work becomes ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/business/switzerland-s-labour-shortage-dilemma--why-tax-cuts-are-not-a-solution/49013746
Prices and shopping basket: Inflation in Switzerland surprisingly falls: Many experts had expected an increase in inflation due to higher rents ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/preise-und-warenkorb-teuerung-in-der-schweiz-sinkt-262075330932
Corona leaks: 200 indiscretions, a hot lead - and no perpetrators: The much-anticipated Covid media leaks investigation is here. The result: a single ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/corona-leaks-noch-nicht-publizieren-200-indiskretionen-eine-heisse-spur-und-keine-taeter-891395196766
Why do we even want a white Christmas?: No, there will be no white Christmas this year either. Why does this question concern so many people every year?
zentralplus.ch/regionales-leben/warum-wuenschen-wir-uns-ueberhaupt-weisse-weihnachten-2605788/
Urban-rural healthcare divide: fewer doctors in Swiss countryside: There are one per 1,000 inhabitants, compared with 0.4 in the countryside ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/business/urban-rural-healthcare-divide--fewer-doctors-in-swiss-countryside/49006002
Ringier boss was Berset's advisor - The World Week: On May 28th and 29th, 2021, Marc Walder, then publishing director of the Blick Group ...
weltwoche.ch/story/ringier-chef-war-bersets-berater/
Corona leaks: How Alain Berset lost trust in the Federal Council: In the GPK report, the harshest criticism of the Interior Minister comes from his colleagues ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/corona-leaks-wie-alain-berset-im-bundesrat-das-vertrauen-verlor-997203389868
Paid articlePaid Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday: Ground personnel at Geneva airport threatens to strike; Federal Council to find a way to allow ...
thelocal.ch/20231220/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-119
Mega-reform has finally been discussed - but is the SP just spoiling one last success for its Federal Councilor Berset? - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/efas-kurz-vor-abschluss/
Current issue: False heroes ++ More army, less VBS ++ Who will crack the Kant code?
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#BREAKING German inflation eased to 3.8% year-on-year in October, according to an initial reading by the Federal Statistical Office.
Who should get top-up Covid and flu jabs in Switzerland?: Swiss health authorities have issued recommendations for a Covid booster, as well as a flu shot.
thelocal.ch/20231031/explained-who-should-get-a-covid-jab-this-autumn-in-switzerland
Switzerland Today: Today's briefing: recognition for a beautiful train ride, dangerous snail invasion, and the woes of e-voting.
swissinfo.ch/eng/briefing/switzerland-today/48906268
Federal Council internal affairs for selected media: There were indiscretions from Alain Berset's Ministry of Health during the pandemic ... Show more
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday: Swiss Justice Minister pushes for fewer work permits for third country nationals; Health ...
thelocal.ch/20231122/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-115
Swiss birth rate sees major decline: Significantly fewer babies were born in Switzerland in 2022 than in the previous year.
swissinfo.ch/eng/business/swiss-birth-rate-sees-major-decline/48905202
“I doubt that Berset knew nothing”: This is how parliamentarians react to the investigation into the Corona leaks - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/indiskretionen-habe-zweifel-dass-berset-nichts-wusste-so-reagieren-parlamentarier-auf-die-ermittlungen-zu-den-corona-leaks/
Berset knew about contacts with Ringier - However, it cannot be proven that he was aware of the indiscretions - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/corona-leaks-berset-wusste-von-kontakten-zu-ringier-dass-er-ueber-die-indiskretionen-im-bild-war-kann-ihm-aber-nicht-nachgewiesen-werden/
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