April 23, 2024
Increasing mobility of Swiss graduates
Four in ten graduates attended a college of higher education outside their canton of residence
April 10, 2024
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…
March 3, 2024
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…
January 25, 2024
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…
January 14, 2024
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
November 30, 2023
Motorway Vignettes 2024
The Alpine countries adopting the vignette-based motorway payment system will have some changes in the New Year
November 9, 2023
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…
October 22, 2023
Federal elections 2023
On Sunday 22 October 2023, Swiss voters elected the upper and lower chambers of parliament for the 2023-2027 term.
September 21, 2023
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…
September 13, 2023
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…
August 26, 2023
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…
July 26, 2023
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.
July 16, 2023
Summer vacation
The term summer vacation or summer break refers to the school break between school years and the academic year break, which can last from…
July 10, 2023
Trinational Airport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
The Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg EuroAirport is the only tri-national airport in the world, built by Switzerland on French territory in the…
June 23, 2023
Electronic Highway Vignette Coming Soon
Starting August 1, 2023, an electronic sticker (e-vignette) will be introduced as part of a dual system for the use of Swiss national roads…
June 5, 2023
Helvetic summer tourism rising due to return of Asian guests
According to tourism forecasts published by BAK Economics on behalf of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), in the summer of…