Swiss-EU negotiations now complete - lenews.ch
On 20 December 2024, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Bern to conclude the long negotiations between Switzerland and the EU on their future relationship, reported …
Switzerland’s new president in 2025 - lenews.ch
Dec 27, 2024 · Every year, Switzerland gets a new president. It happens so often that some Swiss people don’t know the name of their head of state. The role of Swiss president doesn’t …
Swiss ski accidents rise significantly among those over 40
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Swiss to vote on making it easier to become Swiss - lenews.ch
Nov 22, 2024 · This week, an initiative aimed at making it easier to become Swiss cleared the 100,000 signature hurdle required to qualify for a referendum, reported RTS. Non citizens are …
How Switzerland’s best river swim became a summertime …
Jul 11, 2024 · So slide into the Aare River for a float-away view of Bern, Switzerland’s captivating capital city. Floating facts Cold comfort. The Aare river water flowing through Bern began as …
Winter tyre rules in Switzerland and its neighbours
Nov 9, 2024 · Laws in France, Italy and Austria require drivers to fit winter tyres or carry chains between certain dates. In Germany, winter tires are mandatory for driving on snow, slush and …
New data on Switzerland’s gender pay gap - lenews.ch
Nov 29, 2024 · Across much of the developed world, gender pay disparities all but disappear if comparisons are made like for like, looking at individuals doing the same function in the same …
EU rejects Swiss migration safeguard clause - lenews.ch
Oct 4, 2024 · Switzerland and the EU currently have an agreement that grants citizens freedom to live and work across Switzerland and the bloc. As part of a new agreement, Switzerland …
Swiss tax free allowance cut from 1 January 2025 - lenews.ch
Jan 3, 2025 · Until 31 December 2024 it was possible to enter Switzerland with CHF 300 of shopping per person per day without paying Swiss VAT. From 1 January 2025, the limit is …
Rise in rate of suicidal thoughts in Switzerland - lenews.ch
Sep 13, 2024 · A report published this week shows a mixed picture regarding suicide in Switzerland. On one hand, the number of suicides is declining. On the other, the number of …