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Abolition of rental value in Switzerland

Abolition of rental value: parliament gives green light, but with possible cantonal tax on second homes

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Switzerland and Liechtenstein strengthen cooperation in the field of innovation

New cooperation agreement to promote high-risk projects, support start-ups and foster economic and social growth in both countries.

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Switzerland is the world’s smartest country

A new ranking puts Switzerland in first place for intelligence, followed by the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Febbraio – February

Zaira Sellerio's poem Febbraio is a short composition that, with simplicity and lightness, captures the essence of this unpredictable…

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Why countries worldwide are cautious of Chinese exports

Beijing’s aggressive export strategy faces mounting resistance worldwide. Even countries friendly to China are erecting barriers to…

Italian-French border at the Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard Image by Florian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, da Wikimedia Commons

Schengen entry for non-EU tourists changes

The ETIAS, an electronic authorisation system similar to the US ESTA for visa-free travellers from outside the EU, will be introduced in…

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L’uomo sulla neve – The man in the snow

‘The Man in the Snow’ is a poignant poem that takes its inspiration from a real-life event that happened to an acquaintance of the author…

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Donald Trump begins mandate as 47th President of the United States

The President issued an unprecedented series of executive orders in the early hours of his term, decisively dictating the political line…

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The age of substitute religions

Having largely turned away from Christianity, society now relies on new ideologies for meaning

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80 billion profit for the SNB in 2024

CHF 3 billion will be distributed to the Confederation and the cantons, while the distribution reserve is back in the positive

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Romania and Bulgaria in the Schengen Area

Romania and Bulgaria are fully in the Schengen area as of 1 January 2025 with the consequent abolition of border controls. A boost to…

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La vittoria dell’aglio e della cipolla – The garlic and onion victory

“The Garlic and Onion Victory” is a poem-narrative that weaves an educational message with a charming fairy-tale tone and an important…

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Ma Babbo Natale esiste? – Does Santa Claus even exist?

The author skilfully interweaves childlike curiosity with the enchantment of the Christmas feast, creating a tale that awakens the deepest…

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New train timetable 2025

The new SBB timetable will come into force on 15 December 2024, bringing numerous changes to Swiss public transport. Find out what changes,…

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A Visa will be required for entry into the UK from 2025

From 2 April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be required even for short stays costing £10

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Swiss vote result of 24 November 2024

In the federal vote on 24 November 2024, the Swiss say yes to the uniform financing of healthcare, but reject the expansion of motorways…