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6. März 2026

Opinions divided on taxing tips

The Centre Party wants to exempt tips from taxes and social security contributions altogether. The hospitality industry supports the move but the Swiss government does not. […]
5. März 2026

Swiss parliament backs faster approval of pesticides

New plant protection products must be approved more quickly. Following in the footsteps of the House of Representatives, the Swiss Senate approved a parliamentary proposal on […]
5. März 2026

What can the thousands of Swiss citizens stranded in the Middle East do?

Following the bombings of Iran and the Islamic Republic’s retaliatory strikes, thousands of Swiss travelers are stranded in major Gulf cities without the prospect of returning […]
5. März 2026

The Swiss chalet kit: a little-known success story of the Industrial Age

Between 1850 and 1920, the Swiss chalet enjoyed its golden age, embraced first by aristocrats and later by the bourgeoisie. Thanks to the Industrial Revolution, kit‑built […]