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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…

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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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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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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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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Bye-bye to FM radio in Switzerland arrives DAB+

From 2025, FM radio (Ultra Short Wave - OUC) will give way to DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting Plus) technology, which offers a number of…

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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…

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Il Dio uomo – The God man

The poem offers an intense and heartbreaking reflection on the condition of women forced to live in relationships of submission and…

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Switzerland introduces HVF III truck tolls

From 2025, payment for industrial vehicles will only be handled via Set/Eets electronic toll collection, eliminating terminals and manual…

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Dante and Beatrice in modern times!

Zaira Sellerio's poem, a contemporary take on Dante's dreamlike journey, is striking for the way it interweaves classical elements of the…