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Chur Prepares to Elect a New Mayor in June

Chur voters will elect a new mayor on June 9, with three candidates vying for the position.

Geneva Offers Free Public Transport To Youth

Geneva's cantonal parliament passes a bill for free public transport for young people and discounts for seniors and disabled, starting mid-December.

Switzerland Finalizing Telework Taxation: The Details

Switzerland and France finalize a teleworking tax agreement, providing legal certainty for 230,000 cross-border commuters.

Parliament Grants SBB CHF 1.15 Billion Subsidy

Parliament grants SBB CHF 1.15 billion subsidy to reduce debt. The capital subsidy aims to mitigate the financial impact of the pandemic on SBB.

Federal Council Secures CHF 239 Million for Asylum Centers

The National Council addresses financial support for career returnees and approves CHF 239 million for federal asylum centers.

Extradition Requests Surge In Switzerland

Switzerland saw a 25% increase in extradition requests from foreign states in 2023, with over 430 submissions.

Decline in Support for Swiss Healthcare Proposals: Claims Survey

Support for both healthcare proposals in Switzerland has decreased ahead of the June 9 vote, with the cost brake initiative trending towards a "no" and the premium relief initiative showing a narrow "yes.

Swiss Argentina Agreement: Free Movement & More

Swiss companies can now send employees to Argentina more easily under a new social security agreement, benefiting expats and pensioners.

National Council Debates Tonnage Tax

The National Council will revisit the tonnage tax proposal, potentially shifting taxation for Swiss shipping companies based on ship capacity.

Chur Voters to Decide on CHF 3.88 Million Drug Room

Chur votes on June 9 for a CHF 3.88 million loan to create a drug consumption room amid rising project costs.

Swiss Asylum Law Changes June 1st

Swiss asylum laws updated to improve refugee employment, housing, and training from June 1.

Beat Jans Expects 10% Increase in Refugees for 2024

Beat Jans projects a 10% rise in refugees in 2024, calling for urgent measures to accommodate 3,000 more people in Swiss asylum centers.

SVP Switzerland Initiates Border and Asylum Plan

SVP Switzerland unanimously backs a new border protection initiative, including systematic border checks and a stringent annual asylum quota.

The Greens Push for Extended Parental Leave in Switzerland

The Greens demand extended and equal parental leave, aiming for 30 weeks per couple to support gender parity and workforce participation.

Federal Council Rejects 13th Pension Disability & Victims

Parliamentarians seek to extend the 13th pension to IV and survivors, but the Federal Council rejects due to strained federal finances.

Eritrean Conflict Spreads Across Switzerland: Didn’t See It Coming

Eritrean political tensions lead to street clashes in Switzerland, revealing deep-rooted diaspora conflicts.

Arbedo-Castione Elections To Be Repeated Due To Fear Of Fraud

Invalidated april 14 elections in Arbedo-castione to be rerun on September 22. KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron The municipal elections held in Arbedo-Castione on April 14 were declared invalid and will be repeated on September 22.

Swiss Corporate Tax Rates Remain Low Amid Global Shifts

Switzerland maintains competitive corporate tax rates, but faces new challenges from global tax policies.

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