The withholding tax is… in the crosshairs of the Federal Council
The reform provides for the abolition of the tax on Swiss interest, with the exception of interest on the assets of natural persons…
Anglo-Swiss agreement on authorized economic operators
A deal aims to make it easier for companies with AEO status to trade between the UK and Switzerland and reduce barriers to trade
How Bern intends to moderate health insurance reserves
In 2020, health insurers had 11.3 billion in their pockets, 203 percent of the minimum, set to shrink in favor of premium payers
Greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly throughout Switzerland
The 'output' of tonnes of CO2 equivalent (46.2 million) is 14 per cent lower than in the sample year 1990, but only 0.3 per cent lower than…
Swiss Post from the present into the future
The Federal Council has chosen Christian Levrat as the new Chairman of Swiss Post, continuing its modernization efforts
Active the European Committee for the prevention of torture
During their 11-day stay, the delegation visited various detention facilities in the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Aargau, Solothurn, Bern and…
Canton of Ticino says yes to payments to the state in Bitcoin
With the support of UDC, Lega dei Ticinesi, FDP and some PPD members, the Grand Council approved the motion on cryptocurrencies of 2017 by…
Nicola Zanni: “In Zug, if you want and work hard, you get a lot”
The Ferrara entrepreneur, who has headed an established financial firm since 2015, enjoys in Switzerland the paradise on earth denied him…
Switzerland, cantons, municipalities and universities against jihādism
National Action Plan and fourth round of applications for financial support to prevent and combat radicalization and violent extremism
Hyundai’s hydrogen venture begins in Switzerland
Seven units of the world's first mass-produced fuel cell truck have entered service in Switzerland, emitting only water vapour...
Twenty years of unexpected encounters and successes for Swissnex
The bridge between Switzerland and abroad in education, research and innovation presents the overview of an extraordinary year, full of…
The status of Swiss nuclear material abroad in 2020
Atomic products from Swiss plants, following the purchase of uranium for fuels, are found in Germany, France, Great Britain, USA and Sweden
Military Research: Switzerland on the Board of RUAG International
The federal government will sit on the governing body with Toni Eder and Sabine D'Amelio-Favez to comply with the Armanent Enterprises Act…
Nils Güggi to oversee Swiss foundations
The 43-year-old jurist will take over June 1 from Helena Antonio, who has led the Federal Capital Institutions Review Authority for the…
Two new special coins: “Friedrich Dürrenmatt” and “Fox”
Federal Mint Swissmint launches commemorative coinage of a well-known German-language writer and the third item in the "Swiss Forest…
Switzerland is with the International Labour Organization
Guy Parmelin announces his adherence to "Alliance 8.7", a worldwide platform established to combat child and forced labor and human…