Life & Aging

Higher health insurance premiums dampen income growth

Higher Swiss health insurance premiums dampen income growth

This content was published on Nov 22, 2024 Rising health insurance premiums will continue to have a negative impact on incomes this year.

Switzerland launches national digital inclusion alliance

This content was published on Nov 21, 2024 The Swiss government launched the Swiss Digital Inclusion Alliance on Thursday with the goal of giving as many people as possible access to digital services.

Swiss court recognises obesity as a disability under certain conditions

This content was published on Nov 21, 2024 People suffering from obesity are now entitled to social benefits under certain conditions, following a ruling by the Federal Court.

Swiss are champions of rail travel in Europe

This content was published on Nov 21, 2024 Switzerland remains by a large margin the European champion of train travel, both in terms of the number of journeys per person and the number of kilometres travelled. Switzerland remains by a large margin the European champion of train travel, both in terms of the number of journeys per person and the number of kilometres travelled. Switzerland remains by a large margin the European champion of train travel, both in terms of the number of journeys per person and the number of kilometres travelled.

Swiss Broadcasting Corporation to cut 1,000 jobs by 2029

This content was published on Nov 21, 2024 The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, SWI swissinfo.ch's parent company, will cut around 1,000 full-time positions by 2029.

SUV, other cars near Luzern, Switzerland

SUVs account for over half of all new automobiles on Swiss roads

This content was published on Nov 21, 2024 More than half of all new cars registered in Switzerland last year was an SUV. This is causing problems for cities in particular.

Assisted suicide: Sarco inventor defends himself against killing rumours

This content was published on Nov 20, 2024 Sarco inventor Philip Nitschke has defended himself against rumours that one of his colleagues assisted in the suicide of a woman in Schaffhausen, northern Switzerland.

Federer pens tribute to retiring Nadal

This content was published on Nov 20, 2024 Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer has paid tribute to his retiring rival Rafa Nadal.

Real estate market still shows no signs of correction

Swiss property market shows no signs of correction

This content was published on Nov 20, 2024 The Swiss real estate market continues to show no signs of correction. In recent months, prices have continued to rise, while neighbouring countries such as Germany and France have seen considerable declines.

Internet use in Switzerland differs according to gender

This content was published on Nov 20, 2024 Internet use and its frequency differ significantly by gender in Switzerland. Men use the internet more frequently than women, according to the Federal Statistical Office.