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Swiss are unsure how Trump's presidency will impact their country, and how the health department is cutting treatments to save money — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.

Typically, Swiss citizens cast their votes on two or even more matters in federal referendums. But on February 9th, only one will be on the ballot.

The percentage of annual salary increases in Switzerland depends on several factors, but these positions were among the biggest winners a new study shows.

Healthcare costs have been rising sharply in Switzerland and the government has been looking for ways to cut the spending. This means some treatments and drugs may not be covered whilst others will get more pricey.

Having already launched a Berlin to Basel line in 2023, the low-cost travel provider Flixtrain wants to add another Swiss city, Zurich, to its network.

Housing shortage and high rents are not a new phenomena in Switzerland. But new studies reveal the parts of the country where it's getting more expensive and harder to rent.

Switzerland might be one of the wealthiest countries in the world but its population has a debt problem it seems. As well as a new scheme from the government there is other help people in debt can get in the country.

Now that Donald Trump is ensconced in the White House for (at least) the next four years, it is time to take stock of what impact his second term in office could have on Switzerland.

By the end of 2024, Geneva recorded 24,835 new cross-border commuters from France— a figure never seen since the canton started to collect such statistics in 1989.

Purchasing tickets on the app of the Swiss national rail company, SBB, is usually quick and convenient. But be aware that the application also proposes more expensive but non-existent first-class options.