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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

3 February 2024

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

29 January 2024

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

26 January 2024

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

29 December 2023

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

30 November 2023

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

28 November 2023

Internet programs and smartphone apps cannot replace therapy with a specialist for mental health problems.

How Sovereign is Switzerland? – The Film.

26 November 2023

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

24 November 2023

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.

Popular initiative for a citizens’ service for all has come about

21 November 2023

The Federal Council and Parliament will hold a debate on future compulsory service.

Historical Photos of Circus Knie in Bern

21 November 2023

Parade of the Circus Knie through Berne, Switzerland, in May of 1949. Onlookers line the road on both sides.

Bargain hunting is like a cocaine high

21 November 2023

A television at half price, satin bed linen with a 70 percent discount or a closet for a small budget: the discount days around Black Friday sales turn bargain hunters into predators.

Denner increases payroll by 2.4 percent and raises minimum wages

17 November 2023

Employees at Migros subsidiary Denner can look forward to a pay rise. The discounter is increasing the total payroll for the entire workforce by 2.

Upcoming Direct Democratic Votes on November 26th

13 November 2023

Nidwalden The electorate in Nidwalden will decide on the "Child Protection Initiative", which calls for the consent from pupils concerned, or their parents, to be required for medical and health-related measures.

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