Swiss Perspectives

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Swiss Films advent calendar

This content was published on Dec 21, 2024 In the run-up to Christmas, we’re presenting one film every day from our Swiss Films selection.

Swiss Solidarity raises CHF2.7 million to combat child abuse

This content was published on Dec 20, 2024 It is part of a week of action in solidarity with abused children in Switzerland and around the world.

The Swiss don’t want mandatory tips

This content was published on Dec 1, 2024 Compulsory tipping does not meet with unanimous approval among the Swiss. More than two-thirds do not want to include tipping in the price of their food.

Zermatt landlords sentenced after violating corona rules

Zermatt restaurateurs sentenced for defying Covid-19 measures

This content was published on Sep 27, 2024 A Swiss court has given three restaurateurs in Zermatt, who were arrested in 2021 after repeatedly ignoring police orders to close their establishment, suspended sentences and fines.

Almost one in five tunnels shows moderate damage

Report: one in five Swiss tunnels damaged, but safe

This content was published on Sep 27, 2024 According to Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (Astra), national roads are in good condition overall. Almost one in five tunnels has moderate damage but they are safe, it said on Thursday.

Canton Zug is a popular destination for the wealthy as it offers, like other regions, a lump-sum taxation or “forfait” system, based on individuals’ living expenses, which enables them to cut bespoke deals on what tax they pay.

UK non-doms size up European tax breaks in hunt for fiscal advantage

This content was published on Sep 24, 2024 From Portugal to Greece and Monaco to Switzerland, advisers are inundated with residency inquiries from wealthy people.

Study questions impact of influencers on tourism

This content was published on Sep 16, 2024 A study by the University of St. Gallen questions the promotional impact of influencers, but Switzerland Tourism maintains they are valuable.

Apartments in Zurich's Brunnenhof district, August 22, 2024.

Housing shortage is getting worse in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 11, 2024 There are fewer apartments and homes available to rent in Switzerland, according to the latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Since the derailment of a freight train in the Gotthard Base Tunnel on August 10, 2023, the Federal Railways has been working as fast as possible to complete repairs.

First trains pass through repaired Gotthard Base Tunnel

This content was published on Aug 19, 2024 Trains have successfully passed through the western tube of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in a trial. The rail tunnel was seriously damaged by a derailed freight train a year ago.