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Beat Jans
Beat Jans Wants Changes to Migration and International Crime
4 March 2024
Federal Councillor Beat Jans emphasizes the importance of EU partnership in tackling migration and international crime issues.
Zurich Airport Expansion
Zurich Airport Expansion Gets the Green Light: 50 Years Coming
4 March 2024
Zurich voters approve major runway extensions at the airport, boosting safety and punctuality.
13th AHV Pension Trend Calculation: Yes?
3 March 2024
Trade unions and left-wing factions champion the initiative for a 13th AHV pension, aiming for a historic expansion by 2026.
9 Cantons With Decide on Over 20 Proposals
3 March 2024
Swiss voters face a broad array of proposals, from Zurich's airport expansion to Geneva's cantonal anthem.
Sunday, March 3rd – Weekly Round-Up
3 March 2024
Swiss milk industry's call for a 3 centime increase per liter sparks debate, amidst falling farm numbers, tractor registrations surge, while crimes by asylum seekers and the CS takeover legal dismissals draw attention.
Avalanche Danger
Second Highest Avalanche Danger Level Prevails in Parts of the Alps
2 March 2024
The Avalanche Institute issues a high alert for parts of Switzerland, urging caution amid significant snowfall predictions.
Tax on Telework
Tax on Telework: New Regulations for Cross-border Commuters
1 March 2024
Responding to the surge in teleworking, Switzerland sets legal groundwork for taxing cross-border commuters' home-based work.
SNB Chairman Steps Down
SNB Chairman Steps Down: Thomas Jordan’s Departure in September 2024
1 March 2024
SNB Chairman Thomas Jordan announces resignation, closing a chapter at the Swiss National Bank.
Austerity Demonstrations in Ticino
Austerity Demonstrations in Ticino: Over 6,000 Rally in Bellinzona
1 March 2024
In a significant turnout, over 6,000 demonstrators took to the streets of Bellinzona, Ticino, uniting against the government's austerity measures.
Swiss Competition Commission
Swiss Competition Commission: Investigate UBS Now
1 March 2024
The Swiss Competition Commission pushes for a thorough probe into UBS's market dominance following its acquisition of Credit Suisse, signaling potential antitrust concerns.
Swiss Farmer Protests
Swiss Farm Protests: Demand For Higher Prices
29 February 2024
Swiss farmers unite in a powerful protest for equitable milk prices and sustainable farming conditions, marking a significant moment in Switzerland's agricultural landscape.
Micarna Strike
Micarna Strike: Workers Demand Negotiations in Ecublens VD
29 February 2024
Micarna employees in Ecublens VD stand united in a strike, calling for urgent negotiations before the planned site closure.
Swiss electricity prices
Swiss Electricity Prices to Dip Slightly in 2025, Uvek Reports
29 February 2024
Swiss electricity prices are poised for a modest drop, driven by DETEC's decision to lower the capital cost rate for electric grid investments, benefiting mainly large corporations.
Default intrest switzerland
National Council Reverses Course: No Changes to Default Interest
29 February 2024
The National Council holds the federal default interest rate at five percent, opting for stability in uncertain economic times Keystone/SDA - PETER KLAUNZER The federal default interest rate will remain at five percent and will not be calculated using a new system.
Chinese Merger
Chinese Mergers in Switzerland Increase
27 February 2024
EY's analysis revealing a significant drop to the lowest levels since 2012, despite a rise in Switzerland.
Switzerland Joins the WTO Developing Country Investment Scheme
26 February 2024
Empowering Developing Nations: Switzerland's Commitment to Global Economic Growth and Sustainability Keystone/SDA - JON GAMBRELL With over 120 countries, Switzerland has agreed to a plurilateral agreement in Abu Dhabi to facilitate investment in developing countries.
Sunday, February 25th, Weekly Round-Up
25 February 2024
In this weeks roundup, Ruag MRO amid scandal criticisms, Switzerland's energy surplus in a post-blackout recovery, and the looming pension crisis for future retirees.
Social Democrats Health Insurance Initiative Fails
24 February 2024
Swiss Center Rejects Health Premium Cap Proposal, Debates Cost and Solidarity in Healthcare Keystone/SDA - PETER SCHNEIDER The Center rejects the SP's premium relief initiative.

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