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Swiss Articles — free tools and expert guides for cross-border workers (frontalieri) between Switzerland and Italy. Compare salaries, tax, LAMal health insurance, pensions, and cost of living in Ticino. Updated 2026.

Frontaliere Ticino is the reference platform for cross-border workers between Switzerland (Canton Ticino) and Italy: it offers tax simulators, service comparators, practical guides, and decision-making tools updated for 2026.

On the homepage you will find a quick summary of the most relevant news for cross-border workers, the data point of the week from official sources, and fast access to all the main simulators: net salary, payslip, permit comparison, bonuses, leave, and residence.

The platform is designed for mobile-first consulting during commute times: every section has a precise goal, with concise entry points and complete deep-dives on dedicated pages.

This page is part of Frontaliere Ticino, the reference platform for cross-border workers between Switzerland (Canton Ticino) and Italy. Find practical tools, updated data, and verified information.

Content is designed to help cross-border workers make informed decisions about taxation, pensions, transportation, cost of living, and administrative procedures.

All tools and data are updated for the 2026 fiscal year, reflecting the New Bilateral Tax Agreement between Switzerland and Italy, current AVS/LPP contribution rates, and Canton Ticino withholding tax tables.

The platform covers the complete cross-border worker lifecycle: from obtaining your G or B permit and opening a Swiss bank account, to filing your annual tax returns in both countries, planning your AVS and LPP pension, and comparing the cost of living on both sides of the border.

Latest Articles for Cross-Border Workers

KVG premiums Fribourg: deductibles and subsidies 2026
PracticalSep 1, 2026

KVG premiums Fribourg: deductibles and subsidies 2026

KVG deductibles in the Canton of Fribourg, how to choose, procedures for accessing the premium reduction and official deadlines 2026.

Public transport under attack: the SEV raises its voice against violence
NewsSep 1, 2026

Public transport under attack: the SEV raises its voice against violence

On 3 September, the SEV union organises a day of action against violence against public transport employees, with events at different train stations.

Swatch beats Samsung in court: 11.6 million in compensation
NewsSep 1, 2026

Swatch beats Samsung in court: 11.6 million in compensation

Swatch wins in London against Samsung: the court orders the giant to pay $11.6 million for counterfeiting digital dials.

2025 parties: 24.6 million, -1 million from 2024
NewsSep 1, 2026

2025 parties: 24.6 million, -1 million from 2024

In 2025, Swiss parties declare 24.6 million francs of revenue, a decrease of about one million compared to 2024. The SP leads with 7.9 million francs.

Sick pay premiums Freiburg: reduction and subsidies
PracticalAug 31, 2026

Sick pay premiums Freiburg: reduction and subsidies

Guide to compulsory health insurance premiums in the Canton of Fribourg: deductibles, alternative models and procedure for obtaining premium reduction

Opening a business in Zug: trade register and costs
PracticalAug 31, 2026

Opening a business in Zug: trade register and costs

Canton of Zug: legal forms, federal minimum capital, cantonal registration fees, AVS, LAINF and operational steps to start a business.

Jans and Dobrindt: CH-Germany border cooperation
NewsAug 31, 2026

Jans and Dobrindt: CH-Germany border cooperation

August 31, 2026: Chiasso. Federal Councillor and German Minister agree on strengthening cross-border cooperation. Proposal for a Police-Doganale Coope

Swiss cities: more margin for climate and 30 km/h on the roads
NewsAug 31, 2026

Swiss cities: more margin for climate and 30 km/h on the roads

SKM and the Union of Cities call on Bern and the Cantons not to obstruct zones 30 and call for a national "polluter pays" strategy.

Gender pay gap: reduced to 15.7%
NewsAug 31, 2026

Gender pay gap: reduced to 15.7%

The wage gap between women and men in Switzerland continues to narrow. In 2024 it stands at 15.7%, down from 16.2% in 2022. The UST report of August 3

UBS: new banking rules, the Commission's compromise
NewsAug 31, 2026

UBS: new banking rules, the Commission's compromise

31 August 2026: CET-S approves stricter rules on foreign holdings of large banks, with 50% coverage in AT1 instead of 100% as proposed by the Federal

Record income and savings in Switzerland in 2025
NewsAug 31, 2026

Record income and savings in Switzerland in 2025

In 2025, the disposable income per inhabitant exceeds CHF 65,000. Voluntary savings rate at 19.3%, all-time high. UST data reveals the highest economi

Swiss banks, the CET-S restrains the Federal Council on equity capital
TaxAug 31, 2026

Swiss banks, the CET-S restrains the Federal Council on equity capital

The Commission of the Council of States modifies the government's proposal: up to half of the coverage may come from AT1 bonds, not just from CET-1.

Droughts and purifiers: rivers in crisis
NewsAug 31, 2026

Droughts and purifiers: rivers in crisis

Swiss rivers drained by drought: wastewater remains constant. In Aargau up to 80% of the flow is contaminated purified water. Federal program 2024-204

Zurich bans headscarves and cell phones in schools
NewsAug 31, 2026

Zurich bans headscarves and cell phones in schools

The Zurich Grand Council approves the ban on headscarves and mobile phones by a narrow margin. Aargau had already decided on the veil. Times: two year

Skyguide, there will be 50 redundancies
NewsAug 31, 2026

Skyguide, there will be 50 redundancies

Skyguide announces 50 redundancies under restructuring. The trade union consultation reduced the number from 220 initials. First wave: 14, second spri

Skyguide, redundancies reduced from 220 to 50: two-step plan
PracticalAug 31, 2026

Skyguide, redundancies reduced from 220 to 50: two-step plan

Skyguide cuts layoffs from 220 to 50: 14 in the first phase, about 35 in spring 2027. Target savings of CHF 51 million by 2027.

Occupational pension: minimum LPP rate proposed at 1.75% for 2027
PensionAug 31, 2026

Occupational pension: minimum LPP rate proposed at 1.75% for 2027

The LPP Commission recommends raising the minimum rate from 1.25% to 1.75% (+0.50 points). Vote 10 to 4, final decision in the Federal Council.

Wage gap man-woman in Switzerland: CHF 640 from unexplained party
TaxAug 31, 2026

Wage gap man-woman in Switzerland: CHF 640 from unexplained party

In 2024 the gap drops to 15.7% but the unexplained component remains 640 CHF gross per month. Finance reaches 30.6%.

Swatch beats Samsung: 11.6 million in compensation
NewsAug 31, 2026

Swatch beats Samsung: 11.6 million in compensation

UK court orders Samsung to pay $11.6 million for infringement of Swiss watch brands in the Galaxy App Store between 2015 and 2019.

Protein feed stocks released in Switzerland: up to 16,000 tonnes
NewsAug 31, 2026

Protein feed stocks released in Switzerland: up to 16,000 tonnes

The EPA frees 20% of the mandatory stocks of soybean meal for farmers, due to dry Rhine and Danube.

Wage gap UST 2024: fall to 15.7% in Switzerland
PracticalAug 31, 2026

Wage gap UST 2024: fall to 15.7% in Switzerland

UST: in 2024 the wage gap between women and men fell to 15.7% from 16.2% in 2022. In the private sector it remains at 17.2%, in the public sector at 1

Lighter SES bills for the third consecutive year
PracticalAug 31, 2026

Lighter SES bills for the third consecutive year

In 2027, the SES electricity tariff falls for the third year. An average household in Ticino saves CHF 53. Reductions of up to 5.5% in Mesolcina.

Party funding: the PS has the most money
NewsAug 31, 2026

Party funding: the PS has the most money

In 2025 the PS raised 7.9 million francs, the highest among the federal parties. Nine parties declare a total of 24.6 million, down by one million com

ASB forecasts bank growth in 2026
NewsAug 31, 2026

ASB forecasts bank growth in 2026

Swiss banks will continue to grow in 2026 according to the Swiss Bankers Association. Assets managed over CHF 10,000 billion, commissions driving grow

Apprenticeship in Graubünden: dual path, AFC and CFC
PracticalAug 31, 2026

Apprenticeship in Graubünden: dual path, AFC and CFC

Apprenticeship in Graubünden: dual school-company system regulated by the LFPr, AFC and CFC qualifications, salary and professional maturity to access

House in Graubünden: mortgage, own funds and taxes
PracticalAug 31, 2026

House in Graubünden: mortgage, own funds and taxes

Guide to the purchase of real estate in the Canton of Graubünden: mortgage loan, own funds, acquisition taxes, notary fees and step-by-step procedure.

Drought 2025: 54 million in loans to farms
NewsAug 31, 2026

Drought 2025: 54 million in loans to farms

Parmelin defends the choice of interest-free loans instead of non-repayable aid: without legal bases, it is impossible to repeat the Covid model.

Apprenticeship and vocational training in Graubünden: a complete guide
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Apprenticeship and vocational training in Graubünden: a complete guide

Dual school-company model in the Graubünden: internship contract, salary per year, professional maturity and living costs for the apprentice.

Permit L in Graubünden: duration, extension and change of employer
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Permit L in Graubünden: duration, extension and change of employer

In the Canton of Graubünden, the L permit lasts up to 12 months, extensions only in exceptional cases and change of employer subject to new cantonal a

Residence permit C Graubünden: requirements and application
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Residence permit C Graubünden: requirements and application

The C permit is the permanent residence permit in Switzerland. Find out how to apply in the canton of Graubünden, the years of residence required, the

Naturalization Canton Zug: requirements and complete procedure
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Naturalization Canton Zug: requirements and complete procedure

Permit C, 10 years of residence (ages 8-18 count double) and ITER at three levels: municipal, cantonal and federal. Here's how it works in Zug.

LAMal Canton Grisons Awards: deductibles and reduction
PracticalAug 30, 2026

LAMal Canton Grisons Awards: deductibles and reduction

Guide to health insurance premiums in the Canton of Graubünden: deductibles from CHF 300 to 2500, alternative models, reduction subsidies and applicat

Buying Zug house: prices, mortgage and costs
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Buying Zug house: prices, mortgage and costs

Complete guide to buying real estate in the Canton of Zug: transfer costs, own funds, mortgage loan and cantonal taxes.

LAMal Grisioni: premiums, deductibles and reduction
PracticalAug 30, 2026

LAMal Grisioni: premiums, deductibles and reduction

Find out how LAMal health insurance works in the canton of Graubünden, which deductibles to choose and how to access cantonal premium reduction subsid

Permit B to Zug: requirements, procedure and renewal
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Permit B to Zug: requirements, procedure and renewal

How to obtain and renew the residence permit B in the Canton of Zug: documents, duration up to 5 years for EU/EFTA and bureaucratic steps.

Opening a business in Glarus: trade register and costs
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Opening a business in Glarus: trade register and costs

Practical guide to legal forms, registration in the commercial register and tax and insurance obligations for those who start a business in the Canton

Open Glarus business: costs and obligations
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Open Glarus business: costs and obligations

Complete practical guide on legal form, three-level taxation, AVS/LPP contributions and LAMal for those starting a business in the Canton of Glarus.

LAMal 2026 in the Canton of Vaud: operational guide
PracticalAug 30, 2026

LAMal 2026 in the Canton of Vaud: operational guide

Obligation within 3 months of arrival, six tiers of deductible from CHF 300 to 2500 and cantonal subsidy: how to orient yourself.

St Gallen Inheritance Tax: Rates and Exemptions
TaxAug 30, 2026

St Gallen Inheritance Tax: Rates and Exemptions

How inheritance and gift tax works in the Canton of St. Gallen: rates for degree of kinship, exemptions for spouse and descendants, declaration proced

LAMal Guide 2026: obligation, cash and deductible
PracticalAug 30, 2026

LAMal Guide 2026: obligation, cash and deductible

Compulsory health insurance for those residing in Switzerland: how to enroll in LAMal, choose the cashier and understand deductibles in 2026.

LAMal 2026: how to choose in Switzerland
PracticalAug 30, 2026

LAMal 2026: how to choose in Switzerland

LAMal health insurance is mandatory for all residents. Here's how to navigate between deductibles (CHF 300–2500), choice of cash and cantonal subsidie

Neutrality Vote: September 27, Amato Denies Russian Propaganda
NewsAug 30, 2026

Neutrality Vote: September 27, Amato Denies Russian Propaganda

In view of the vote on September 27 on the Neutrality Initiative, Corrado Amato rejects the label of "Russian propaganda" and cites the previous Icela

Foreign license in St. Gallen: conversion and examinations
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Foreign license in St. Gallen: conversion and examinations

How to convert the foreign driver's license in the canton of St. Gallen: differentiated procedure by EU/EFTA country and third countries, documents an

Opening business in Nidvaldo: legal forms and costs
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Opening business in Nidvaldo: legal forms and costs

From a sole proprietorship to a corporation (SA): capital, commercial registry, social security contributions, and taxes at three levels for those sta

Buying a Home in Nidwalden: Prices, Mortgages, and Additional Costs
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Buying a Home in Nidwalden: Prices, Mortgages, and Additional Costs

Purchase Guide in Canton Nidvaldo: 20% own funds, 33% rule on gross income, transfer taxes and notary fees.

The Swiss army focuses on drones: the 2026 strategy
NewsAug 30, 2026

The Swiss army focuses on drones: the 2026 strategy

New drone center of excellence, battalion, and recruit school starting in 2028. Expert Gilli: the right direction, with limitations on scale and rapid

Buying a house in Nidvaldo: mortgages, taxes and procedure
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Buying a house in Nidvaldo: mortgages, taxes and procedure

A Complete Guide to Buying a Home in the Canton of Nidwalden: Notary Procedures, Transfer Tax, Fees, and Sustainability Criteria for Mortgages in Swit

Buying a Home in Nidwalden: Prices, Mortgages, and Down Payment
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Buying a Home in Nidwalden: Prices, Mortgages, and Down Payment

A Practical Guide to Buying a Home in the Canton of Nidwalden: Niche Market, Equity Requirements, and Closing Costs.

Buying a house in Nidvaldo: a guide to mortgages and costs
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Buying a house in Nidvaldo: a guide to mortgages and costs

A Practical Guide to Buying a Home in Nidwalden: Down Payment, Transfer Taxes, Mortgage Options, and Seven Practical Steps from Budgeting to Receiving

Buying a Home in Nidwalden: A Practical Guide to Mortgages
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Buying a Home in Nidwalden: A Practical Guide to Mortgages

A guide for those considering the purchase of real estate in the Canton of Nidwalden: Swiss taxation, payroll taxes, and the bureaucratic process.

Wages and the labour market in the Canton of St Gallen
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Wages and the labour market in the Canton of St Gallen

St. Gallen: Diversified economy between industry, services and trade, no federal minimum wage and wages related to training, experience and responsibi

Open a business in St. Gallen: procedure and costs
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Open a business in St. Gallen: procedure and costs

Legal forms, minimum capital, registration in the commercial register and insurance obligations in the Canton of St. Gallen.

Opening a business in St. Gallen: registration, capital and costs
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Opening a business in St. Gallen: registration, capital and costs

Sagl CHF 20,000, SA CHF100,000: capital, registration in the cantonal register, LAMal from the first day and wage costs AVS, LPP and LAINF.

St. Gallen Transportation Subscriptions: Zones and Rates
PracticalAug 30, 2026

St. Gallen Transportation Subscriptions: Zones and Rates

Discover the tariff structure of the Canton of St. Gallen: tariff community, zones, annual and monthly subscriptions, Half-price and AG, discounts for

Neutrality in the Constitution: on September 27 the federal vote
NewsAug 30, 2026

Neutrality in the Constitution: on September 27 the federal vote

Initiative filed in April 2024 with over 132,000 valid signatures. EU sanctions and military cooperation in the sights of the promoters.

Opening a business in Obvaldo: trade register and costs
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Opening a business in Obvaldo: trade register and costs

Practical guide to legal form, registration in the commercial register, minimum capital and charges for starting a business in the Canton of Obvaldo.

AVS and complementary services in the Canton of St. Gallen
PensionAug 30, 2026

AVS and complementary services in the Canton of St. Gallen

How the first pillar works in the Canton of St. Gallen: compensation fund, pension calculation and PC to cover the living minimum.

AVS and PC in the Canton of St. Gallen: the clearing house
PensionAug 30, 2026

AVS and PC in the Canton of St. Gallen: the clearing house

AVS cashier and PC office are two separate entities: this is how the first pillar works in St. Gallen and when to ask for complementary services.

Rentals in the Canton of St. Gallen: lease and market rights
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Rentals in the Canton of St. Gallen: lease and market rights

Uniform rental right throughout Switzerland (CO art. 253 et seq.): maximum deposit of 3 months, dispute of the rent within 30 days.

AVS and complementary services in Canton Obvaldo: the guide
PensionAug 30, 2026

AVS and complementary services in Canton Obvaldo: the guide

How the first AVS pillar works in the Obvaldo Canton: role of the compensation fund, contribution gaps and complementary benefits to cover the minimum

AVS and complementary services in the Canton of Obvaldo: how the cashier works
PensionAug 30, 2026

AVS and complementary services in the Canton of Obvaldo: how the cashier works

AVS Compensation Fund of the Canton of Obvaldo: contributions, calculation of the annuity, redemption of gaps and complementary benefits for the minim

House in the Canton of St. Gallen: prices, mortgage and expenses
PracticalAug 30, 2026

House in the Canton of St. Gallen: prices, mortgage and expenses

Buying a home in the Canton of St. Gallen requires own funds, a sustainable mortgage and attention to transfer taxes and notary fees. Practical guide

Nursery in St. Gallen: fees, subsidies and procedure
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Nursery in St. Gallen: fees, subsidies and procedure

Childcare in the Canton of St. Gallen: nurseries, day and after-school families, income-related fees and cantonal subsidies.

Head of the army in Lugano: cybersecurity and Baltic
NewsAug 30, 2026

Head of the army in Lugano: cybersecurity and Baltic

Roos in front of the Ticino political-economic world: daily cyber attacks, escalation in the Baltics by the end of the decade and appeal to the securi

Nursery in the Canton of St. Gallen: costs and subsidies
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Nursery in the Canton of St. Gallen: costs and subsidies

Rates decided by the Municipalities, cantonal subsidies, day families and after-school: practical guide to extra-family custody in the Canton of St. G

Child Custody in Switzerland: Facilities, Fees and Subsidies
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Child Custody in Switzerland: Facilities, Fees and Subsidies

How kindergartens work, childcare fees and subsidies. Financing models and tax deductions.

St. Gallen Scholarships: Requirements and Amounts
PracticalAug 30, 2026

St. Gallen Scholarships: Requirements and Amounts

The Canton of St. Gallen provides scholarships and loans for studies through the competent cantonal office. Here's what the source says about requirem

Apprenticeship and Vocational Training St. Gallen
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Apprenticeship and Vocational Training St. Gallen

Practical guide to apprenticeship in the Canton of St. Gallen: internship contract, salary, holidays, rights and procedure to find a place according t

Family allowances St. Gallen: amounts and application
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Family allowances St. Gallen: amounts and application

St. Gallen cantonal scheme on family benefits and training: who is entitled, which fund to contact and how to submit the application.

Scholarships in the Canton of Obvaldo: requirements and amounts
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Scholarships in the Canton of Obvaldo: requirements and amounts

Who can apply for scholarships and loans in the Obvaldo Canton, how the needs are calculated and how to apply to the Department of Education.

Residence permit B in Obvaldo: requirements and renewal
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Residence permit B in Obvaldo: requirements and renewal

Permit B allows you to live and work in Switzerland on a renewable basis. Learn about the requirements, documents, and renewal procedure in the Obvald

Permit L in the Canton of St. Gallen: validity 12 months and extension rules
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Permit L in the Canton of St. Gallen: validity 12 months and extension rules

The short-term L permit in the Canton of St. Gallen has a maximum duration of 12 months, is linked to the employer and provides for extension only in

Driving licence in the Canton of Svitto: procedure and examinations
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Driving licence in the Canton of Svitto: procedure and examinations

How to obtain or convert your driver's license in the Canton of Schwyz: registration, theoretical and practical exams and compulsory courses according

Wages and labour market Canton of Switzerland: sectors and levels
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Wages and labour market Canton of Switzerland: sectors and levels

The labour market in the Canton of Schwyz: wage structure by degree of training, collective agreements, compulsory contributions and minimum rights.

Army, the drone battalion is born: operational since 2028
NewsAug 30, 2026

Army, the drone battalion is born: operational since 2028

Competence center presented to Thun by Pfister, Roos and Loher: reconnaissance and defense, plus a dedicated recruit school.

Starting a business in the Canton of Schwyz: a practical guide
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Starting a business in the Canton of Schwyz: a practical guide

Complete procedure in the Canton of Schwyz: trade register, minimum capital for Sagl and SA, AVS, AD, LPP and LAMal obligations.

Opening a business in Svitto: registration and costs
PracticalAug 30, 2026

Opening a business in Svitto: registration and costs

Practical guide to registration in the Commercial Register in the Canton of Schwyz: legal forms, minimum capital, registration fees and insurance obli

Starting a business in Canton Schwyz: registration & costs
PracticalAug 29, 2026

Starting a business in Canton Schwyz: registration & costs

Registration in the commercial register, legal forms, three-level taxes and insurance obligations to start a business in the Canton of Schwyz.

Rentals in the Canton of Schwyz: federal law and key rules
PracticalAug 29, 2026

Rentals in the Canton of Schwyz: federal law and key rules

Security deposit up to 3 months, cancellation with official form and 30 days to dispute the initial fee at Svitto.

Buying a Svitto home: prices and mortgage
PracticalAug 29, 2026

Buying a Svitto home: prices and mortgage

Practical guide: acquiring a property in the canton of Schwyz requires own funds, a sustainable mortgage, a transfer tax and notary fees. Complete pro

Buying a house in Svitto: prices, mortgage and own funds
PracticalAug 29, 2026

Buying a house in Svitto: prices, mortgage and own funds

Complete guide to buying a house in Svitto: own funds required, mortgage loan, transfer taxes, notary fees and legal procedure.

Graubünden: Grand Council halted pending Birsfelden case
PracticalAug 29, 2026

Graubünden: Grand Council halted pending Birsfelden case

Vote 67-41: the Grison Parliament follows the Government and postpones any decision on diverted traffic until the ruling on the BL model.

Family allowances in the canton of Svitto: a practical guide
PracticalAug 29, 2026

Family allowances in the canton of Svitto: a practical guide

Federal LAFam framework applied in Canton Svitto: law, documents, role of the employer and step-by-step procedure for the application.

Inheritance and gift tax in Canton Uri: guide
TaxAug 29, 2026

Inheritance and gift tax in Canton Uri: guide

How inheritance and gift taxation works in Canton Uri: rates by degree of kinship, municipal multiplier and declaratory obligations.

Opening a business in Canton Uri: registration and costs
PracticalAug 29, 2026

Opening a business in Canton Uri: registration and costs

Practical guide to starting a business in Canton Uri: from the choice of legal form to registration in the trade and insurance obligations register.

Uri subscriptions: zones, rates and national offers
PracticalAug 29, 2026

Uri subscriptions: zones, rates and national offers

How the URI pricing community works: zones, annual and monthly subscriptions, student discounts, and combinations with Halbtax and AG.

Public transport in Canton Uri: zones and season tickets
PracticalAug 29, 2026

Public transport in Canton Uri: zones and season tickets

Passepartout system in Canton Uri: how the SBB zones, annual and monthly subscriptions, half-price and AG work.

AVS in Canton Uri: clearing house guide
PensionAug 29, 2026

AVS in Canton Uri: clearing house guide

How the first pillar works in Canton Uri: compensation fund, calculation of the AVS annuity and supplementary benefits for those who do not reach the

School in Ticino: VPOD asks for staff, time and resources
NewsAug 29, 2026

School in Ticino: VPOD asks for staff, time and resources

At the opening of the schools, the VPOD Ticino teachers' committee led by Matteo Finali relaunches the request to invest in the working conditions of

Graubünden: no new fines for detour traffic
PracticalAug 29, 2026

Graubünden: no new fines for detour traffic

The Grand Council of Grisons rejects the UDC motion by 67 votes to 41: no anti-divert project until a ruling on the Birsfelden model.

UBS issues first 2 billion yuan Panda bond
NewsAug 29, 2026

UBS issues first 2 billion yuan Panda bond

UBS lands on the Chinese bond market by raising 2 billion yuan with a five-year Panda bond at a fixed rate of 1.78%.

Graubünden: guaranteed cash payment for services
PracticalAug 29, 2026

Graubünden: guaranteed cash payment for services

The Grand Council approves the Bettinaglio counter-project: taxes and transport in Graubünden can be paid in cash, despite digitalisation.

Cash in Graubünden: OK to the counterproject
NewsAug 29, 2026

Cash in Graubünden: OK to the counterproject

The Grison Parliament approves a counter-project that guarantees payment in cash for taxes and public services, anticipating a popular initiative.

Energy rehabilitation, new financing model
TaxAug 29, 2026

Energy rehabilitation, new financing model

The Confederation and the Cantons are launching a new joint model to boost the energy efficiency of Swiss buildings. Consultation in the autumn.

580 fewer places in the administration: a risk to residents' jobs?
TaxAug 29, 2026

580 fewer places in the administration: a risk to residents' jobs?

A cantonal initiative proposes to reduce the workforce of the Ticino Administration by 580 units. The question goes beyond mere savings: what implicat

FED: Kevin Warsh's Interest Rate Announcement
NewsAug 29, 2026

FED: Kevin Warsh's Interest Rate Announcement

Kevin Warsh intervenes in Jackson Hole and opens to a possible increase in interest rates due to inflation to 3.7% in July.

Paralympic sector, slight progression in the second trimester
PracticalAug 28, 2026

Paralympic sector, slight progression in the second trimester

3.9 million overnight stays between April and June (+0.4%). Decreasing in the semester (-3.1%). UST DATA

Repower Grisons: seasonal rates and 20 francs less for families
PracticalAug 28, 2026

Repower Grisons: seasonal rates and 20 francs less for families

From 2027 in the Repower area, a typical family will spend 1,449 francs a year, -1.4% compared to 2026. Differentiated summer/winter rates and the new

Apprenticeship and vocational training in Canton Uri
PracticalAug 28, 2026

Apprenticeship and vocational training in Canton Uri

How to find an internship in Canton Uri: contract, salary, professional maturity and concrete steps to apply.

Energy transition, Switzerland is fifth in Europe but wind remains weak
NewsAug 28, 2026

Energy transition, Switzerland is fifth in Europe but wind remains weak

Study SES 2025: 4872 kWh per capita from renewables, solar at 878 kWh. Wind stopped at 18 kWh, 25th place out of 28 countries.