Leben in der Schweiz

The e-bike manufacturer Flyer is apparently facing a major downsizing
The e-bike manufacturer Flyer in Huttwil, Bern, is apparently facing a major restructuring.
Swiss group temporarily blocked due to storms near Valencia
Due to the storms in Spain, a Swiss tour group was temporarily blocked near Valencia.
SBB increasingly relies on touchscreens at small stations
In the near future, SBB will be replacing the platform displays at 113 small stations with so-called Smart Information Displays.
UBS surprises again with billion-euro quarterly profit
UBS once again exceeded market expectations on Wednesday with a billion-euro profit.
SNB wants new banknotes in the old color and usual denomination
Switzerland will receive new banknotes in a few years' time. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is launching a competition to design a new banknote series on the theme of "Switzerland and its altitudes".
Delta sailor seriously injured in crash in Schiers GR
A 62-year-old delta sailor crashed into a meadow in Schiers on Tuesday afternoon.
No impact of EU additional tariffs on Switzerland expected
The introduction of additional tariffs on Chinese electric cars is unlikely to have any impact on the Swiss automotive market.
Council of States committee in favor of stalking penalties
The responsible Council of States committee is in favor of a stalking offence. However, unlike its sister committee in the National Council, it does not want this to be a successful offense, but an endangering offense.
6.7 percent of people from third countries receive social assistance
In Switzerland, 6.7% of the 669,100 people from third countries received social assistance in 2022.
Council of States committee postpones financing of the 13th AHV pension
The 13th AHV pension is to be paid out from December 2026. The responsible Council of States committee agrees with the Federal Council's proposal.
Zurich government should also include Rottweilers on the list
After a Rottweiler attacked and bit two children and three adults in Adlikon ZH last week, politicians are now taking action.
Roundtable discussions on collecting signatures begin
Round table discussions began in Bern on Wednesday with the aim of increasing transparency in signature collections.
New form of partnership is one step ahead
In future, there could be a new legal form for couple relationships in addition to marriage.
Sandoz flourishes and raises 2024 forecast again
Sandoz is clearly benefiting from its independence. With the presentation of its sales figures for the first nine months, the former Novartis subsidiary has raised its sales forecast for 2024 for the second time in a row.
Council of States committee in favor of transparency register – but with exceptions
The Legal Affairs Committee of the Council of States is in favor of a transparency register of beneficial owners to combat money laundering.
SNB sticks to banknote color and denomination
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is planning to launch a new banknote series and is holding a design competition.
Federal prosecutor receives Credit Suisse papers on Mozambique scandal
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland receives documents from former Credit Suisse companies relating to the Mozambique debt scandal.
Ex-monk fails with claim against former fellow monks
A former Benedictine monk has lost his case against the Abbey of St. Martin in Muri AG before the Federal Supreme Court.

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