100 Years of Switzerland-Liechtenstein Customs Treaty
On March 29, 1923, Liechtenstein and Switzerland signed the treaty to include the Principality of Liechtenstein into the Swiss customs…
Certified IFRS 17 Insurance Financial Analyst
IFRS 17 is a revolution in the way (re)insurance financial statements are perceived and interpreted. The IFRS 17 course is intended for…
Daylight saving time returns
Daylight saving time begins next Sunday: at 2:00 a.m. in Switzerland and most European countries, clocks are moved to 3:00 a.m.
UBS acquires Credit Suisse: a new era begins
UBS acquires Credit Suisse with Federal Council approval granting a guarantee for additional liquidity support to Credit Suisse from the…
Switzerland a global leader in reinsurance
Switzerland is one of the world's leading locations for the reinsurance industry due to its hub in the financial center of Zurich, which…
The third edition of the Emna rumantscha is open
Inaugurated the third edition of the international week dedicated to the Romansh language (Emna rumantscha), promoted by the FDFA in…
Presentation of the “FederItaly 100% Made in Italy” Brand
On Feb. 15, a press conference was held to present the "Federitaly 100% Made in Italy" brand with the partnership of DFINITY FOUNDATION…
History and traditions of the Swiss Carnival
Carnival is celebrated in many different ways: carnival parades, music, masks and dressing up play an important role.
Renovation of the Monte Generoso Railway completed
The last section of the new track on the line leading to the peak was laid on January 31, 2023, completing the century-old railway…
Annual siren test
Le 1er février 2023, les sirènes d'alarme de toute la Suisse seront testées comme chaque année
New Year’s Eve history and traditions
The end of the year is approaching and it is a time for balance sheets and reflections but also for hopes, wishes, and expectations in the…
Heating properly with wood
The rising price of energy and its scarcity may encourage people to make more use of wood heating systems in private homes.The use of such…
Andermatt and Murten among world’s best tourist villages
The World Tourism Organization (WTO) has selected the world's best tourist villages, and for Switzerland, Andermatt (canton of Uri) and…
Perception of Switzerland abroad
Switzerland's image abroad is very positive even in 2022 because of its landscape, chocolate, cheese, watches, financial center and a…
The AHV 21 reform will become effective on January 1, 2024
The AHV 21 reform was accepted by the people and cantons on September 25, 2022, and the Federal Council set an effective date of January 1,…
The Swiss Federal Council gets a makeover
On December 7, 2022, the Federal Assembly elected Albert Rösti and Elisabeth Baume-Schneider to the Federal Council.