February 20, 2025
Abolition of rental value in Switzerland
Abolition of rental value: parliament gives green light, but with possible cantonal tax on second homes
February 19, 2025
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.
February 16, 2025
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.
February 13, 2025
Febbraio – February
Zaira Sellerio's poem Febbraio is a short composition that, with simplicity and lightness, captures the essence of this unpredictable…
February 1, 2025
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…
January 26, 2025
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…
January 9, 2025
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
January 5, 2025
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…
December 13, 2024
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,…
December 10, 2024
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…
December 7, 2024
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
November 28, 2024
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…
November 20, 2024
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…
November 4, 2024
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…
October 22, 2024
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…
October 18, 2024
New Customs Rules 2025: Franchise Reduced to 150 Francs
Federal Council reduces deductible limit to combat shopping tourism