Thanks to sound investments, 2025 was a lucrative year for second-pillar pensions – including for foreign workers employed in Switzerland. And they will benefit in 2026.
Thanks to sound investments, 2025 was a lucrative year for second-pillar pensions – including for foreign workers employed in Switzerland. And they will benefit in 2026.
The planned direct rail route between Switzerland and the UK has moved one step closer to becoming reality after two international rail companies signed off on an 'important milestone".
The planned direct rail route between Switzerland and the UK has moved one step closer to becoming reality after two international rail companies signed off on an 'important milestone".
Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) is warning motorists about the heavy traffic expected on some of the country's roads during the two holiday holiday weekends in May, and one in June.
Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) is warning motorists about the heavy traffic expected on some of the country's roads during the two holiday holiday weekends in May, and one in June.
Train link between Switzerland and the UK moves one step closer to becoming reality; Zurich police force does not systematically disclose offenders’ nationality; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.
Train link between Switzerland and the UK moves one step closer to becoming reality; Zurich police force does not systematically disclose offenders’ nationality; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.
In a new book titled ‘Why Switzerland Became Rich: Facts and Myths of an Economic Miracle,’ its author, Swiss historian Markus Somm, outlines the factors that have contributed to the country’s impressive wealth.
In a new book titled ‘Why Switzerland Became Rich: Facts and Myths of an Economic Miracle,’ its author, Swiss historian Markus Somm, outlines the factors that have contributed to the country’s impressive wealth.
Many foreign nationals living in Switzerland have a basic proficiency in German, but are shy about speaking it with the locals. A language expert explains to The Local how they to overcome this particular inhibition.
Many foreign nationals living in Switzerland have a basic proficiency in German, but are shy about speaking it with the locals. A language expert explains to The Local how they to overcome this particular inhibition.
Switzerland relies heavily on people from the EU to fill the gaps in its labour market. A new study shows how significant the shortage could be with the approval of the ‘No to 10 million’ initiative in a referendum on June 14th.
Switzerland relies heavily on people from the EU to fill the gaps in its labour market. A new study shows how significant the shortage could be with the approval of the ‘No to 10 million’ initiative in a referendum on June 14th.
Researchers have made the ground shake in southern Switzerland, triggering thousands of tiny earthquakes in a monitored setting, as they seek to discover seismicity insights that could reduce risks.
Researchers have made the ground shake in southern Switzerland, triggering thousands of tiny earthquakes in a monitored setting, as they seek to discover seismicity insights that could reduce risks.
Swiss labour market would be short of tens of thousands of workers if anti-immigration proposal passes; electricity prices in Switzerland could soar due to war in Iran; and more news in our roundup this Monday.
Swiss labour market would be short of tens of thousands of workers if anti-immigration proposal passes; electricity prices in Switzerland could soar due to war in Iran; and more news in our roundup this Monday.
Government figures reveal that wages of some foreign residents who hold permit B are quite a bit higher than those with C permits – and even exceed the income of Swiss citizens.
Government figures reveal that wages of some foreign residents who hold permit B are quite a bit higher than those with C permits – and even exceed the income of Swiss citizens.
Switzerland's UNESCO World Heritage includes 13 cultural and natural sites. With their spectacular views and impressive histories, they are all worth a visit.
Switzerland's UNESCO World Heritage includes 13 cultural and natural sites. With their spectacular views and impressive histories, they are all worth a visit.
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