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OECD Birth Rates Drop: Switzerland Included
OECD highlights the halving of birth rates among its member countries since 1960, emphasizing economic and social risks.
Marihuana-Legalisierung in Deutschland und die Rechtslage in der Schweiz: Ein Überblick
Die begrenzte Legalisierung von Marihuana in Deutschland hat zu einer Vielzahl von Diskussionen und Veränderungen im gesellschaftlichen und rechtlichen Rahmen geführt.
Over 6% Of Switzerland Has Done Cocaine: New Addiction Centres & Crack Use On The Rise
The federal government plans new addiction support centers to address the rising crack cocaine problem.
Swiss Salt Consumption Far Exceeds Recommended Levels
Swiss men and women consume significantly more salt than recommended, with men particularly exceeding safe limits.
Organic Farming Expansion in Swiss Agriculture
Swiss agriculture sees a modest growth in organic farming, with a significant shift in land use amidst overall farm decline.
Ueli Steck’s Estate Donated to the Alpine Museum of Switzerland
The legacy of famed Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck finds a permanent home at the Alpine Museum in Bern, seven years after his tragic death.
Local Swiss Wine Won Last Year: New Data
While overall wine consumption in Switzerland saw a minor decline in 2023, Swiss wines enjoyed an increase in market share and popularity.
Why Does Nestle Add Sugar To Baby Products?
Global food giant Nestlé faces scrutiny over differing sugar levels in its baby food products.
Galderma IPO: Swiss Pharmaceutical Firm
Galderma gears up for its Swiss stock exchange debut with a promising IPO, aiming to raise nearly 2 billion Swiss francs through new shares.
Swiss Personal Debt
Swiss Personal Debt: 2024 Trends Continue to Decline
Swiss personal debt sees a notable decrease in 2023, with a drop in debtor rates across cantons, highlighting regional disparities and demographic insights.
Costs for Compulsory Health Insurance to Rise Significantly in 2023
Swiss healthcare costs surge by 4.6% in 2023, with significant increases in physiotherapy, outpatient care, inpatient hospital services, and medication costs, prompting calls for policy reforms.
Swiss painkiller
Swiss Painkillers Usage Spikes to 36% New Data Suggests
A significant rise in Swiss painkillers consumption, with 36% of the population turning to them in 2022, reflecting a growing trend in medication intake for health ailments.
Swiss Pensions
Swiss Pension Funds Win in the 2023’s Bull Market
Swiss pension funds rebound in 2023, benefiting from robust financial markets and reversing the previous year's negative performance.
Swiss Companies to Make the Top 100 Rich List Now
Swiss Company Rich List End of 2023: Nestlé, $307 billion Roche, $233 billion Novartis, $206 billion Swiss Company Rich List: Representing around $746 billion.
Zurich is the most expensive city in the world – Geneva in third place
Together with Singapore, the city of Zurich has taken first place in the ranking of the most expensive cities in the world published by the British magazine "The Economist".
Study shows the limits of internet-based therapies
Internet programs and smartphone apps cannot replace therapy with a specialist for mental health problems.
How Sovereign is Switzerland? – The Film.
Released in October of 2023, this thought-provoking documentary is set within the context of the 175th anniversary of the Swiss Federal Constitution.
BKW and Electra plan 600 charging stations for e-cars in Switzerland
The Bern-based energy company BKW and the French provider of fast-charging stations Electra are planning to build at least 600 charging stations for electric mobility in Switzerland over the next three years.

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