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Swiss National Bank Image by Albert Häsler from Pixabay

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

Map of the Schengen Area Image by Rob984, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Romania and Bulgaria in the Schengen Area

Romania and Bulgaria are fully in the Schengen area as of 1 January 2025 with the consequent abolition of border controls. A boost to travel, trade and tourism, strengthening the internal market.

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intelligence Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

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.

Carnival Image by Couleur from Pixabay

Febbraio – February

Zaira Sellerio's poem Febbraio is a short composition that, with simplicity and lightness, captures the essence of this unpredictable month, between rain, snow and the joy of Carnival.

Top news from Switzerland


Berlingen - TG- Switzerland Image by Marcel Langthim from Pixabay

Abolition of rental value in Switzerland

Abolition of rental value: parliament gives green light, but with possible…

Switzerland Liechtenstein together

Switzerland and Liechtenstein strengthen cooperation in the field of innovation

New cooperation agreement to promote high-risk projects, support start-ups and…

intelligence Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Switzerland is the world’s smartest country

A new ranking puts Switzerland in first place for intelligence, followed by the…

Carnival Image by Couleur from Pixabay

Febbraio – February

Zaira Sellerio's poem Febbraio is a short composition that, with simplicity and…

Top News from Europe


Switzerland Liechtenstein together

Switzerland and Liechtenstein strengthen cooperation in the field of innovation

New cooperation agreement to promote high-risk projects, support start-ups and…

intelligence Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Switzerland is the world’s smartest country

A new ranking puts Switzerland in first place for intelligence, followed by the…

Italian-French border at the Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard Image by Florian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, da Wikimedia Commons

Schengen entry for non-EU tourists changes

The ETIAS, an electronic authorisation system similar to the US ESTA for…

Map of the Schengen Area Image by Rob984, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Romania and Bulgaria in the Schengen Area

Romania and Bulgaria are fully in the Schengen area as of 1 January 2025 with…

DAB car radio Image by Håvard Wien, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Bye-bye to FM radio in Switzerland arrives DAB+

From 2025, FM radio (Ultra Short Wave - OUC) will give way to DAB+ (Digital…

Map and flag of the United Kingdom Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay

A Visa will be required for entry into the UK from 2025

From 2 April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be required…

Nella foto l'autrice Zaira Sellerio

Novel Baby Giulia

Zaira Sellerio recommends reading the book by her colleague and friend Maria…

Truck on the road Image by Andreas Lischka on Pixabay

Switzerland introduces HVF III truck tolls

From 2025, payment for industrial vehicles will only be handled via Set/Eets…

Swiss Customs Image of the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security

New Customs Rules 2025: Franchise Reduced to 150 Francs

Federal Council reduces deductible limit to combat shopping tourism

Colle del Teodulo Image by Franco56, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Melting glaciers shift the border between Italy and Switzerland

The two countries have reached an agreement to revise the border that separates…

The real Made in Italy in Zurich on September 10th 2022

Un negozio di prodotti tipici italiani Foto di Robert Allmann da Pixabay