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…
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…
Swiss voting results of March 3, 2024
Citizens and citizens of the Swiss Confederation approve the 13th OASI and clearly reject raising the retirement age. An overview of the…
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,…
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…
Winter emotions in the best swiss ski resorts
Winter in Switzerland offers a unique and unforgettable experience thanks to its renowned ski resorts, framed by breathtaking scenery and…
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
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…
Motorway Vignettes 2024
The Alpine countries adopting the vignette-based motorway payment system will have some changes in the New Year
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…
Federal elections 2023
On Sunday 22 October 2023, Swiss voters elected the upper and lower chambers of parliament for the 2023-2027 term.
The hydroelectric turbine for rivers which will revolutionize energy production
Salvatore Mancuso, has a considerable wealth of experience and, even today is very active and dynamic with a dream: to see his invention…
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…
Synhelion and University of Florida get funding for solar hydrogen
Synhelion and the University of Florida, announced that their joint project has been awarded $2.7 million from the U.S. Department of…
Everybody ready to celebrate the Swiss national holiday
The Swiss national holiday is celebrated each August 1 and commemorates the birth of the Confederation in 1291.