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Only one-third of Swiss say they do not belong to a religion

More and more people in Switzerland do not belong to any specific religion or church, but that number is well below the average in Europe.

The 25 wealthiest Swiss billionaires

Switzerland has the highest concentration of billionaires in the world. This week, CEO World published its annual list of the 25 richest billionaires in Switzerland.

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(Keystone SDA) Why the Swiss feel healthier than the rest of Europe Across all European populations, the Swiss say they feel the healthiest, according to a new report.

The housing crisis arrives on Swiss doorsteps

By the end of 2023, Switzerland will be short 10,000 homes. More on what is contributing to the crisis and what the country plans to do about it.

Switzerland: A model for no minimum wage

Switzerland's workers seem to be exceedingly happy with the highest salaries in the world and four weeks' of paid vacation per year.

The Swiss Air-Rescue: Inside the most daring job in the Alps

The Swiss Times takes an inside look at Rega, the Swiss air-rescue team that saves people who can only be helped by helicopter.

Swiss incomes keep going up

While inflation keeps driving up the prices of Swiss housing, groceries and more; a new report found that Swiss employees' salaries are keeping pace.

Cost of oil, sugar, butter up nearly 20% in Switzerland

Fancy an omelet? Only if you can afford it. The cost of Swiss food staples are skyrocketing in 2023, a new report reveals.

Burning snowmen and ladder races: Spring in Switzerland

Switzerland signals the beginning of spring with some of the most unusual and fun traditions in Europe.

Swiss birth rate drops to record lows

Switzerland’s population grew in 2022, but not because more babies were born according to the latest federal statistics.

The problem with the 31-hour Swiss workweek

The industrious Swiss used to ‘smile at’ how the relaxed French worked only 35 hours per week…but new data shows that the average Swiss worker only puts in about 31 hours per week.

Why Swiss expats are the happiest and how you can become one

20 February 2023

Lured by Switzerland's high quality of life and competitive salaries, expats are drawn to work in this idyllic alpine country despite the challenges of obtaining one of its coveted work visas.

How the Swiss beat the winter blues

31 January 2023

While Danish “hygge” is all about getting cozy inside with candles and blankets, the Swiss prefer to go outside in the elements when it comes to beating seasonal winter depression.

OECD: Swiss baby boys live the longest

30 January 2023

Swiss boys born in 2021 are expected to live, on average, longer than their male counterparts around the world.

How to book a budget Swiss ski trip

27 January 2023

People dream of skiing the Swiss Alps – a bucket-list trip, if you will. But something always gets in the way: Covid, inflation, and now an energy crisis.

Bunker down: Why Switzerland is prepared for the big one

24 January 2023

A nuclear fallout shelter for all 9 million residents of Switzerland? Why the country has been preparing for nuclear war for decades and what residents are expected to do in the event of one.

The 10 best Swiss films at Solothurn 2023

23 January 2023

Ten Swiss films to watch at the 58th Solothurn Film Festival (January 18-25), according to The Swiss Times' film critic, Max Borg.

Taking the plunge: Is cold water a cure-all?

12 January 2023

Research shows that cold water immersion can boost immunity, energy and one’s mood.

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