News and guides from all of Switzerland
Full archive of news, analysis and guides on living and working across Switzerland.
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- Cost of Living in Switzerland 2026: CantonsHow much does it cost to live in Switzerland in 2026? A canton-by-canton comparison of rent, health premiums, taxes and daily spending.
- Health Premiums 2026: What Changes SwitzerlandMandatory LAMal health-insurance premiums rise by about 6% on average in 2026. Cantonal differences, deductibles and how to save.
- Bern Avoids Tensions with ItalySwiss Federal Council maintains position of not wanting to create tensions with Italy.
- CMS initiatives 2026: Government cannot block their implementationThe Federal Council cannot subordinate the implementation of the people-approved CMS initiatives to specific funding sources.
- The secret to a successful job application abroadPractical tips to prepare a convincing application dossier for working abroad.
- AI and the Future of Work in Switzerland: 2026 ScenariosAn analysis of the impact of artificial intelligence on the Swiss labor market: productivity, automation, and training challenges.
- SSR seeks talent in Ticino: opportunities for cross-border workersSSR offers numerous job opportunities in Ticino for cross-border workers, with open positions in almost all professional categories.
- CERN and the future of the colliderCERN is planning a new particle accelerator, almost four times larger than the current LHC, to explore the mysteries of the universe.
- Neutralizing 2026 estimates: protection for home and middle classOn June 14, 2026, vote to block the increase in tax estimates. Here's what changes for cross-border workers and homeowners.
- Working abroad: guide for Ticino cross-border workersPermits, job search platforms and tips for those working in Switzerland but seeking opportunities beyond the border. From EU/EFTA freedom…
- Info Wars: Threats and StrategiesThe influence of social media on democracy and Switzerland's role in the Magnitsky case
- Withholding tax not refunded: changes for cross-border workersFind out why some cross-border workers no longer receive a withholding tax refund and what to do in these cases.
- How Geneva identified hantavirus: implications for cross-border workersThe Geneva University Hospital identified the hantavirus strain responsible for an epidemic outbreak on a cruise ship in May 2026.
- Switzerland rejects US tariffs on forced labor, talks underwayBern rejects US accusations and negotiates in Paris. 12.5% tariffs under discussion, comment deadline July 6, 2026.
- Returning to Switzerland: transfer your benefitsReturning to Switzerland without a job requires a financial plan, a benefits transfer form and registration with the local employment ser…
- Ticino Holidays in 2026Discover the main public holidays in Ticino in 2026 and how they will affect the daily life of residents and cross-border workers.
- A ban on restaurants? An understandable reactionThe reaction of restaurant owners to a possible ban on restaurants is understandable.
- Internal/Intensive Medicine Doctor EOC BellinzonaThe Cantonal Hospital Organization (EOC) is seeking doctor candidates for the Internal Medicine and/or Intensive Care divisions at the Be…
- Cross-border workers in SwitzerlandPractical information for cross-border commuters
- Cross-Border Permits G vs B: Changes Beyond 20 kmResearch Results and Data for the Area Beyond 20 km
- Calculate Swiss Net Salary for Cross-Border WorkersPractical guide to calculate net salary in Switzerland, including taxes, deductions, and contributions for cross-border commuters.
- Lonza seeks reception staffJob opportunities 80-100% for installation and reception staff at Lonza in Ticino.
- Unemployment Benefits for Cross-Border Workers: Rules and ProceduresDiscover how the unemployment benefit works for those returning to Italy after working in Switzerland.
- Pharmacy Jobs: CoiraProfessional opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector at Kantonsspital Graubünden in Coira. Discover details on open positions and requ…
- La finanza svizzera sotto esame per il climaLa Svizzera è una potenza finanziaria, ma il suo settore finanziario continua a investire miliardi in progetti legati ai combustibili fos…
- Health insurance for Swiss abroad: obligationsLearn the rules for health insurance of Swiss retirees and workers abroad: obligations, deadlines and a fixed deductible of 300 CHF.
- Unemployment stable at 3%: Swiss job market in May 2026SECO confirms the national rate at 3%. Ticino stands at 2.8%, Grisons at 1.4%. Long-term unemployment rises by 34%.
- Swiss Parliament Approves VAT Hike for PensionThe National Council has voted in favor of a temporary VAT increase to fund the 13th pension payment. The debate highlights tensions betw…
- Migros to Open First 24/7 Store in SwitzerlandThe Herisau store will be open 24/7, staffed until 7:00 PM, with self-service options overnight.
- SEM: 108 jobs cut from 2027The State Secretariat for Migration is reducing its workforce as asylum backlogs are cleared and savings are imposed by the Federal Counc…
- Zurich Vote: Affordable Housing and Health PremiumsThe Canton of Zurich votes on initiatives for affordable housing, tenant protection, and tax deductions for health insurance premiums.
- Voting in 16 Cantons: Taxes, Minimum Wage and ShopsOn June 14, Swiss citizens will decide on minimum wage, taxation, heating and Sunday openings in 16 Cantons.
- Record-Breaking Number of Women in Swiss Parliament97 women out of 246 seats: a new historic record is achieved
- Swiss diaspora representation in ParliamentIrène Kälin criticizes the lack of attention given to the Fifth Switzerland at the Federal Palace, calling for e-voting as a democratic l…
- Unsustainable pace and pressure on logistics workersThe DPD Giubiasco Workers' Collective denounces workloads that exceed physical and psychological limits and the rise of injuries and burn…
- Hotel Flaz, Pontresina: 25 Million CHF, New SpacesThe new three-star hotel in Pontresina will open during the winter season 2028/2029 with 176 rooms.
- Labour shortage in Graubünden: impact on businesses44% of Graubünden companies report serious difficulty finding qualified staff, while 75% rate their economic situation as good or very good.
- Parliament Splits Sick Pay BonusesThe Ticino Parliament has decided to split the application of the two measures promoted by Lega and PS and voted by the people last Septe…
- Staying abroad: how to avoid a gap in the AVSLearn how to properly plan your stay abroad to avoid gaps in the AVS and ensure pension continuity.
- 13th AHV goes to conciliation conferenceNo agreement between National Council and States on financing the 13th AHV
- Givaudan fires staffGivaudan, global leader in fragrances and flavors, fires employees for stealing essences.
- L'Agefi shakes up leadership and seeks new partnersFrédéric Lelièvre leaves L'Agefi for Le Temps; Jonas Follonier becomes editor-in-chief and Olivier Bloch director
- Swiss Airports: Passenger and Freight Traffic on the RiseThe three main Swiss airports have handled more passengers and freight in the winter semester 2025/26.
- Parliament approves AVS funding, safeguards for adoptive momsThe Council of States approved the mixed financing of the 13th AVS, while the National Council introduced safeguards for adoptive mothers…
- Frontier Pension 2026: AVS/INPS Coordination and No-Example PersonalizationThe frontier pension 2026 involves coordination between AVS and INPS. It is essential to plan the pension without unverified personal exa…
- Smartworking for Cross-Border Workers: Limits ApprovedThe Swiss Parliament has definitively approved the new rules on smartworking for cross-border workers, with limits and refunds exceeding…
- Coldrerio: motion for unemployment desk rejectedThe proposal for a new support desk for the unemployed in Coldrerio has been rejected. An analysis of the situation between local politic…
- SBB: The new Stadler Rail freight locomotive arrivesSBB presents the new EURO DuFour freight locomotive: energy efficiency, reduced track wear, and a battery module for the last mile.
- No to a Switzerland of 10 Million: Vote June 14, 2026On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Swiss voters will decide on the UDC initiative that aims to limit the population to 10 million by 2050 and on t…
- US Tariffs: 'They Won't Disappear with Trump'The director of the SECO, Helene Budliger Artieda, predicts that US tariffs will not disappear even after the end of Donald Trump's mandate.
- Feminist Strike: Thousands Protest in Vaud and Neuchâtel9,000-15,000 demonstrators in Lausanne, a thousand in Neuchâtel. Demands for work equality, care work, and action against 13 femicides in…
- ECB Raises Rates, Cuts Growth ForecastsFrom 2% to 2.25% is the new deposit rate: a solid monetary tightening in response to the global energy shock.
- SAC Huts: New 10 CHF Booking Fee to Stop CancellationsThe Swiss Alpine Club is introducing a 10 CHF fee per night in staffed huts to combat the 40% rate of last-minute cancellations.
- Vaud backs constitutional min wage, rejects specific law49.1% in favor of the constitutional initiative, 47.5% against the operational law at 23 francs/hour. Vaud becomes the sixth canton with…
- Federal vote Jun 14 2026: civil service & 10‑million initiativeOn June 14 2026, Swiss voters will decide on limiting access to civilian service and on the initiative “No to a Switzerland of 10 million…
- Basel: Approval of Source Tax IntroductionCantonal votes in Basel have approved the introduction of source taxation, with 53.4% of votes, modifying the local tax system.
- Ticino: Vote on restrictions for foreign residentsThe Canton of Ticino approves restrictions on foreign residents, but with limited effects, while Switzerland rejects the Swiss People's P…
- Trains Halted Stabio-Gallarate: Greens Criticize Region & TrenordClosure of Stabio-Gallarate railway line until July 5 for maintenance, causing severe disruptions for over 5,000 daily passengers. **Mand…
- AI job offers in Switzerland: record and trends 2025In 2025 the job offers with AI skills in Switzerland rise to 25,000, +9,000 compared to the previous year. Salaries above average in heal…
- Swiss bet on EuropeThe rejection of the 'No to a 10 million Switzerland' initiative is seen abroad as a choice of stability and openness.
- Partial deduction on cross-border worker allowances may break Rome dealSwitzerland plans to partially deduct from cross-border workers’ health tax refunds, a move that could violate agreements with Italy.
- Cicor: efficiency plan cuts 220 jobsCicor announces an efficiency program involving the sale of its Tunisia plant and the reduction of 220 jobs, including around ten in Swit…
- AI Chatbots: Their Impact on Shopping in SwitzerlandAI chatbots influence purchasing decisions nearly three times more than Google, pushing Swiss companies to adapt. But how reliable is the…
- Health tax for cross-border workers: unions challenge ruleItalian and Swiss unions demand the permanent withdrawal of the health tax, citing double taxation and unclear implementation issues.
- Social Institutes in Lugano Seek NursesSocial Institutes in Lugano are looking for nurses for various positions. The institutes are seeking qualified professionals to join thei…
- Cross-Border Taxes, Switzerland to Share Salary Data with ItalyThe new tax legislation for cross-border workers has been approved by the Federal Council and will come into effect in a few months. This…
- Working as a household service worker in TicinoDiscover how to work as a household service worker in Ticino, Switzerland. Requirements, tasks and practical advice.
- Cross-border unemployment in Switzerland: how it worksThe complete guide to unemployment for cross-border workers in Switzerland: SECO rules, the U1 form, and state-to-state reimbursements.
- Hoval Ticino: job opportunities in the technical sectorHoval, a company active in heating and air conditioning, is looking for staff in Ticino. Discover open positions, requirements, and how t…
- Chiasso Post Office: Current Status and ServicesUp-to-date information on the Chiasso post office, available services, and access procedures for residents and local users.
- Ticino wants to halt or cut cross-border workers' benefitsTicino asks Bern to block or reduce cross-border workers' benefits due to tax pressures. Two cases over 30 million have shown results.
- Job offers at Roche: open positions in BaselIncrease in job opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector in Basel, with details being finalized
- Public Jobs in Ticino: How to Apply and What to KnowUpdates on public job openings in Ticino, procedures, deadlines, and how to prepare effectively.
- Lidl Opens New Store in Biasca, TicinoThe new Lidl store in Biasca has been opened today, offering customers a wide range of high-quality products at competitive prices
- Chiasso CustomsDiscover the waiting times at Chiasso customs and the procedures for transiting through Switzerland.
- Withholding tax for cross-border workers in Ticino: updated guideWithholding tax for cross-border workers in Ticino: what it covers, who it affects, and where it applies. Data and procedures for employe…
- Gaggiolo Customs: Operations and UpdatesRecent updates on the situation at Gaggiolo and Stabio customs, focusing on controls and procedures.
- Transport '45: Ticino on the fringes of Swiss mobilityThe Federal Council presents the 'Transport '45' project, but Ticino remains excluded from the priorities
- Nuclear, 13th AVS & Minimum Wages: Summer Session ResultsNew votes in Switzerland on nuclear power, 13th AVS funding, and minimum wages. Here's what changes.
- 15,000 violations in 2025: black labor and wage dumping in SwitzerlandIn 2025, SECO detected 15,000 irregularities: construction and hospitality were the hardest-hit sectors. Ticino is among the most active…
- Swiss Pension (LPP) Benefits: TaxationGuide to taxing occupational pension (LPP) benefits in Switzerland, focusing on annuities and lump sums.
- Caritas Ticino: 1,047 People Helped, Deficit ReducedThe annual assembly on June 16 highlights an increase in poverty and loneliness cases, but signals a financial improvement for 2025.
- Too hot to work or sleep: what are your rightsWhat the law says about excessive heat at work, school and home
- Living without Big Tech: Is It Possible?Two Swissinfo journalists tried to cut ties with US tech giants. Here's what happened.
- Swiss Parliament Approves Partial Funding for 13th AVS Pension0.4% VAT increase approved, wage contributions rejected: only half the 13th AVS pension costs covered
- Frontalier Health Tax: Possible Delay in Rome MeetingMeeting between Keller-Sutter and Giorgetti in late June to freeze the health tax for cross-border workers. Ticino decides on restaurants…
- Switzerland bets on AI to revolutionize pharma researchSwiss pharmaceutical companies are investing in artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of new drugs and improve clinical trials
- Old cross-border workers' salaries in tax returnsConcern among old cross-border workers: salary data sent to Italy includes errors and inaccuracies
- AI Job Boom: 25,000 Opportunities in SwitzerlandRecord AI job openings in 2025. Impact on cross-border workers and salaries.
- AVS Pensions Abroad: Conditions and AgreementsSwiss residents in 21 non-EU/Schengen countries can voluntarily pay AVS contributions. Social conventions guarantee equal treatment.
- Marchesi: ready to run alone if Zali is on the listStatements by National Councillor Piero Marchesi open up cantonal political scenarios in Ticino. The position on the electoral list.
- Rent Market: Vacant Properties and New ManagementThe rental market has changed. Old rules no longer apply. Here's how to adapt and protect your property income. 📊💡⚠️
- Moving from Switzerland: tax obligations and what to knowLeaving Switzerland doesn't always mean saying goodbye to taxes. Here's what you need to know before moving abroad.
- Brexit: lessons for Switzerland 10 years after UK's exitTen years after Brexit, the UK's challenges offer insights for Switzerland on EU relations.
- Patient safety in Switzerland: news and challenges in 2026The University Hospital of Geneva identified a strain of hantavirus in 2026, among the challenges of national health security.
- 2038 Olympics in Switzerland: no referendums, confirmation of 200 millionThe Federal Council has announced that there will be no popular vote on the Swiss bid for the 2038 Olympics. The confirmation of 200 mill…
- Swiss pensioners abroad: how to manage double residenceMore and more retired Swiss are splitting their time between Switzerland and abroad. Here's what you need to know about tax and social se…
- Shopping mall hires: salaries up to CHF 5,000A shopping centre hires staff offering high salaries, especially for border workers. Ticinese seem less likely to work in the industry.
- Economists adjust growth estimates for 2026Switzerland is moving towards 0.9% GDP growth in 2026, down from 1.0% in March
- Frontier: first day of work checklist in Ticino 2026Required documents, permits and health insurance for cross-border workers in 2026