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- Seven things you just can't keep secret in Switzerlandon November 20, 2024 at 1:53 pm
If you are hoping to remain under the radar in Switzerland, that won’t be possible. While the country has strong privacy protection laws, there is, nevertheless, much you will have to reveal.
- Cost cutting and immigration: The challenges Switzerland will face in 2025on November 20, 2024 at 12:08 pm
While it is impossible to accurately predict the future, we do have some clear indications of what Switzerland will have to tackle next year.
- Fears raised in Geneva over Russian diplomats conducting spying missionson November 20, 2024 at 12:05 pm
Geneva officials have become suspicious of antennas that appeared on the roof of Russia’s diplomatic mission.
- Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesdayon November 20, 2024 at 7:04 am
Russian antennas raise suspicions in Geneva, Swiss property prices remain stubbornly high; and more news in our roundup on Wednesday.
- The key things to be aware of when comparing Swiss health insurance rateson November 19, 2024 at 2:10 pm
If you are trying to find cheaper premiums for 2025, you may surf all kinds of sites in search for more affordable rates. But what you see there is not necessarily your best bet.
- Key points: What to expect in Switzerland in 2025on November 19, 2024 at 1:40 pm
We have compiled the main changes and big events that are set to take place in Switzerland in 2025 so get planning.
- What will Switzerland's new train timetable change for passengers?on November 18, 2024 at 2:30 pm
As is the case each year on the second Sunday of December, the national rail company, SBB, will change its 2025 schedule on December 15th. Here’s a preview of what’s ahead.
- How the upcoming closure of Geneva's train stations will affect youon November 18, 2024 at 9:21 am
Geneva’s central station will come to a halt on November 23rd and 24th due to construction work, shutting down the airport train stop as well.
- When should you change to winter tyres in Switzerland?on November 11, 2024 at 2:17 pm
With winter arriving soon, we looked at when you need to fit your car with winter tyres, when you must remove them - and what the consequences are if you fail to do so.
- Voting rights and taxes: Geneva and Basel set for controversial voteson November 5, 2024 at 12:05 pm
As the Swiss get ready to cast their ballots in national referendums on November 24th, Basel-City and Geneva voters will also vote on two divisive issues in their cantons as well.