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Franc and prices
Euro-franc exchange, inflation and purchasing power: what a Swiss salary is really worth.
115 articles on franc and prices, newest first.
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Fuel Price Increases: Risk of Transporters Stopping at the Border
In March 2026, CNA Fita reports speculative increases: +€0.30/l in 3 days; for a truck traveling 100,000 km/year, the additional cost exceeds €13,000. Impacts on Ticino and the Brogeda and Gaggiolo border crossings.
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Varese Points East: Export to India Grows by 46%
Varese province's exports to India increased by 46.2% in 2025, surpassing €129 million.
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5,200 Swiss Citizens Stranded in the Middle East
The war in the Middle East has stranded 5,200 Swiss citizens. Swiss has organized a special flight for their repatriation.
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Swiss tourists stuck in the Middle East: 'Alone and without answers'
Around 400 Swiss tourists remain stranded in the Middle East without official communications.
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The Strong Franc: Opportunities and Challenges for Ticino
The current strength of the Swiss franc raises questions about the Ticino economy and the future of cross-border workers.
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Swiss banks hire fewer, unemployment rises
In February, Swiss banks posted 475 job ads, a 10% decrease from January and a 38% annual decline.
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SNB profit of 26.1 billion francs: Impacts on Ticino
The Swiss National Bank closes 2025 with a profit of 26.1 billion, confirming 4 billion in payments to the Confederation and Cantons.
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Middle East Crisis: Petrol in Ticino, Supply Guaranteed, but Prices Rising
The Middle East crisis is driving significant increases in oil prices: in Ticino, supplies are secured but price hikes at the pump are inevitable.
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SNB, 2025 profit sharply down: what does it mean for Ticino?
The Swiss National Bank closes 2025 with a profit of 26.1 billion francs, a steep drop from the 80.7 billion recorded in 2024. Gold reserves offset losses on foreign currencies.
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Strong Franc: The Dual Impact for Cross-Border Commuters in Ticino
The Swiss franc reaches historic highs against the euro and dollar. An analysis of its impact on Ticino's economy and the purchasing power of cross-border commuters.
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Christian Constantin lands in Gandria: 10.6 million for luxury
Valais entrepreneur Christian Constantin invests 10.6 million francs in a new luxury residential complex in Gandria, Luganese, featuring 14 apartments and 30 parking spaces.
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How to Open a Swiss Bank Account as a Cross-Border Worker
Discover the best banks in Ticino for cross-border workers, focusing on costs, cards, and account opening requirements.
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Stable Inflation in Switzerland: Impact on Cross-Border Workers
Swiss inflation nearly flat at 0.1%: what it means for cross-border workers' purchasing power and the CHF-EUR exchange rate.
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BPS Suisse: record profits and anti-crisis advice
Banca Popolare di Sondrio (Suisse) closes 2025 with a profit of 27.6 million. CEO De Stefani explains how to manage savings and mortgages in the current uncertainty.
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BPS Suisse: 30 years and solid profit, what changes with BPER
The Lugano-based bank closes 2025 with its third-best profit ever, exceeding 6.3 billion francs in deposits. The acquisition by BPER Banca opens up new scenarios.
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Dynamic pricing: revolution or trap for cross-border workers?
From beer to bread, algorithms change prices in real-time. An RSI report reveals the UK model: what would it mean for grocery shopping in Ticino?
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Legionellosis Alert: Ticino Has the Highest Rate
With 13.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, Ticino holds the Swiss record for legionellosis. The FOPH raises the alarm; here's what cross-border workers need to know.
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Water gets pricier in Mendrisiotto, but Bern curbs the hike
A 30% increase for water tariffs in Basso Mendrisiotto. The Price Supervisor's intervention avoided a larger hike, setting the cost at 1.55 CHF/m³ for 2026.
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Strong franc: how the CHF-EUR exchange rate affects cross-border salaries
The Swiss franc keeps strengthening against the euro. For cross-border workers spending in Italy, the exchange rate can mean hundreds of euros more or less each month.