On 23 November 2021, Swissmedic, Switzerland's drug approval agency, authorised third doses of the Pfizer vaccine for everyone 16 and over. Previously, booster shots of the vaccine were only approved for the vulnerable from 12 in Switzerland. © … [Read more...]
News and Features
Swiss Federal Council rejects two votes on pension reform
This week, the Federal Council rejected two very different initiatives aimed at changing the state pension system. © Marlon Trottmann _ Dreamstime.com In common with much of the developed world, Switzerland is facing a large gap between the … [Read more...]
Average Swiss household income reaches nearly 115,000 francs
The gross mean household income in Switzerland was CHF 114,984 (US$ 125,000) in 2019, according to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). © Petrina Calabalic | Dreamstime.com Overall, 40% of households in Switzerland had income over this mean … [Read more...]
Swiss anti-vaccine anti-pass activist in coma due to Covid-19
Well-known activist François de Siebenthal is in intensive care at the CHUV hospital in Lausanne after catching the SARS-CoV-2 virus, reported 24 Heures and RTS. © Sudok1 | Dreamstime.com The 65-year-old proponent of numerous conspiracy … [Read more...]
Swiss vote results on Covid laws, Nurses and Judges
On 28 November 2021, Swiss voters voted on three federal initiatives on Covid laws, nurses working conditions and the way judges are selected. © Bizoon | Dreamstime.com The controversial vote on Covid laws was aimed at revoking Covid laws … [Read more...]
Guides
Setting up a business in Switzerland – a guide
Brought to you by Winbiz online accounting for Swiss businesses. So you have decided to start a business. You have a business plan and are ready to get started. Before you launch you need a name and possibly a company. Broadly there are two options … [Read More...]
Hiring a cleaner – around half break law on Swiss accident insurance
Brought to you by quitt.ch - No. 1 provider of registration and administration services for domestic help in Switzerland. Corona virus information In our Coronavirus FAQ, you will find answers to key questions related to Coronavirus and home … [Read More...]
Activities
The Swiss cheese train to Chateau d’Oex – fondue and alpine tradition
It’s called Le Train du Fromage – The Cheese Train – but after this day tour, you’ll remember a lot more than that steaming fondue you had for lunch at an alpine village restaurant. You can board The Cheese Train (just one of several trains) in … [Read more...]
Five gorgeous Swiss parks for contemplating autumn splendor
By Bill Harby Whether you prefer thickets of grand old trees, a formal English garden, or a pocket park, these five urban green spaces offer colourful ways to rustle through autumn leaves. Geneva: Park La Grange One minute you’re in bustling Geneva … [Read more...]
How Switzerland’s best river swim became a summertime commute
Most people float down the Aare River in Bern just for fun. For Evelyn Schneider-Reyes, it was her summertime commute home. “I only had like 30 seconds walking from my office to the river,” she recalls. “I had an ‘Aare Bag’, where I put all my … [Read more...]
