As the weather warms ticks emerge in their tiny nymph form. These small blood sucking insects carry diseases, bad ones. © Stephen Denness | Dreamstime.com April, May, June, July and August are when most people get infected, according to the … [Read more...]
News and Features
Swiss parliament passes work-related pension reforms
Switzerland's much discussed work pension reform was accepted by parliament this week after a number of changes, reported Parlament.ch. Photo by Monica Silvestre on Pexels.com Like Switzerland state pension, compulsory work pensions are under … [Read more...]
Narrow majority of Swiss favour closer NATO relationship
The war in Ukraine has forced Switzerland to reflect on its neutrality. Alongside rising pessimism is a growing willingness to cooperate with international agencies. A study published this week shows that 55% would like to see greater Swiss alignment … [Read more...]
Removal of marriage tax penalty fails to find broad party support
Married couples in Switzerland are taxed together on their combined income, something that is not applied to unmarried couples who are taxed individually. This often acts as a tax disincentive for one member of a married couple to work, … [Read more...]
Swiss economic growth to be significantly below average in 2023
On 16 March 2023, Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) published updated economic forecasts for the year. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com A team at SECO focused on business cycles largely reaffirmed its previous … [Read more...]
Guides
6-step guide to hiring a cleaner in Switzerland
Brought to you by quitt.ch - No. 1 provider of registration and administration services for domestic help in Switzerland. Corona virus information In quitt’s Coronavirus FAQ, you will find answers to key questions related to Coronavirus and home … [Read More...]
8 things you must do if you’re running a Swiss business
Brought to you by Winbiz online accounting for Swiss businesses. Once a business is established, there are many ongoing administrative tasks required by law. The main ones are covered in this article. The first few relate to employees and … [Read More...]
Activities
Places to go for early season skiing in Switzerland
Mention skiing in November and it is likely to draw blank expressions, or comments like: "It’s too early, there will be no snow". While this is true for some resorts not all ski domains were created equal. A recent study shows that in 2015, snow … [Read more...]
Lake Geneva’s beautiful paddlewheel boats – getting there is way more than half the fun
They say that “getting there is half the fun”. But sometimes it’s more. A lot more. For example: a Lake Geneva cruise on a grand historic paddlewheel steamboat. Destination? Who cares? On a recent gorgeous Sunday afternoon, I, your intrepid … [Read more...]
Switzerland’s spectacular dams and their uncertain future
Switzerland’s 604 hydroelectric plants aren’t just powerhouses for clean energy. Some dams are also dramatic destinations. But their source of fuel is literally drying up. By Bill Harby Switzerland’s glaciers are shrinking. In 2015, of 99 Swiss … [Read more...]
