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National Council Discusses Relaxation of Second Home Regulations
September 26, 2023
The Swiss National Council has voted to relax restrictions on housing construction in communities with a high percentage of second homes.
The Federal Council Prepares to Join the EU Crisis Mechanism
September 26, 2023
The Swiss Parliament has unanimously voted in favour of joining the EU's disaster relief procedure.
The Council of States Also Wants to Retire 25 Leopard Tanks
September 26, 2023
The Swiss Army has been given the go-ahead to decommission 25 Leopard-2 tanks, provided they are sold back to the German manufacturer.
Swiss Remain Richest People Despite Wealth Decrease
September 26, 2023
The Swiss population remains the wealthiest in the world, with a gross wealth of more than 356,000 euros per capita.
Testing Batteries for Dangerous Contents
September 26, 2023
The Swiss Federal Materials Testing and Research Institute (Empa) has launched a control campaign on behalf of the Federal Office for the Environment (Bafu) to test batteries and accumulators for harmful substances.
Fifty-minute Internet Outage with Swisscom
September 26, 2023
On Tuesday morning, a technical malfunction temporarily disrupted internet access across Switzerland with Swisscom.
Swisscom Internet Affected Nationwide in Switzerland
September 26, 2023
A technical malfunction on Tuesday morning affected internet access across Switzerland with Swisscom.
CKW Launches Geothermal Power Plant Project in Lucerne Canton
September 26, 2023
The Swiss energy company CKW plans to build a geothermal power plant in the canton of Lucerne.
Producing Electricity with Geothermal Energy in Inwil LU
September 26, 2023
The CKW is planning to build a geothermal power plant in the Inwil/Perlen region of Switzerland.
Health Insurance Premiums to Increase Significantly Again in 2024
September 26, 2023
On Tuesday afternoon, Swiss Health Minister and President Alain Berset announced the last health insurance premiums of his career.
What to consider when changing cash registers
September 26, 2023
Changing health insurance can be a great way to save money on premiums. The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) recommends that individuals who wish to switch health insurance do so by the 30th of November.
Experts: How Insureds Can Save Money
September 26, 2023
Households in Switzerland can reduce the impact of increased health insurance premiums, according to experts.
Switzerland Offers to Provide Good Services in the Conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh
September 25, 2023
The Swiss government has expressed its concern over the military operations launched by Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh region on 19 September and has offered its good services to both Azerbaijan and Armenia in the conflict.
The Federal Council Should Protect the Population from EU Surveillance
September 25, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has voted to oppose a motion from Judith Bellaiche (GLP/ZH) which would prevent the EU from monitoring the chats of Swiss citizens.
The Council of States Approves Emission Reduction Targets for New Vehicles.
September 25, 2023
In Switzerland, new cars registered from 2030 must emit 45% less greenhouse gases than in 2021, according to a decision by the Council of States in the partial revision of the CO2 law.
Man Falls to Death in Contra TI
September 25, 2023
On Monday, a missing man was found dead at the foot of a cliff in the municipality of Tenero TI.
Personal Apartments Now Count as Hotels
September 25, 2023
The Swiss National Council has voted in favour of a motion to ease the construction of personal housing for hotel businesses owned by foreign entities.
Every Fifth Teenager Wishes for a Strong Leader
September 25, 2023
The DSJ Jugend- und Politmonitor survey of 1000 15-25 year olds in Switzerland found that 20% of respondents supported a single strong leader for the country, while more than a quarter supported the idea of few people in power and the people having no say.

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