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Largest green hydrogen plant opened

A decisive step toward the hydrogen economy: the opening of Switzerland's largest green hydrogen production plant.

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Increasing mobility of Swiss graduates

Four in ten graduates attended a college of higher education outside their canton of residence

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Upcoming reopening of the Swiss Passes

As spring arrives, the Swiss Passes are once again preparing to welcome mountain and adventure lovers. From the majestic peaks of the Alps…

An alpine lake under a sand rain Image by JackieLou DL from Pixabay

The Journey of Saharan Dust to Europe

During the recent Easter vacations, very strong winds brought with them Sahara sand, the deposition of which gave a striking yellow filter…

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Federalism: A comparative analysis between Switzerland and other federal countries

Federalism is a system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and various sub-national units of government,…

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Value Added Tax (VAT) Rates Worldwide: Overview of Consumption Taxes

The Value Added Tax (VAT) is one of the primary revenue collection tools in many countries around the world and can vary significantly from…

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New VAT rates in force in Switzerland

As of January 1, 2024, the new tax rates approved in the September 25, 2022 vote took effect in Switzerland

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Swiss Franc pillar of solidity in the global economy

The Swiss franc is a pillar of Swiss economic stability and its value has steadily increased in recent decades. This trend is not expected…

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Motorway Vignettes 2024

The Alpine countries adopting the vignette-based motorway payment system will have some changes in the New Year

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Weak growth for Swiss winter tourism

According to tourism forecasts, after a record summer, the number of overnight stays in Switzerland will only increase by 0.4 per cent to…

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Swiss Air Force will fly with sustainable fuel

The Swiss Armed Forces plans to make a contribution to climate protection by using a mixture containing 10 percent of a sustainable source…

New brochure on population shelters

The Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOPP), due to the increased interest of Helvetians since the war in Ukraine began, has published a…