News and guides from all of Switzerland — Page 22
Full archive of news, analysis and guides on living and working across Switzerland.
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- The audiovisual industry is under pressure and appeals to politicsThe representatives of the Swiss audiovisual sector defended their priorities before the political leaders gathered at the Locarno Film F…
- Average wages in Switzerland 2026: focus on canton ZurichOfficial data, rates and contributions: how the salary is composed in Zurich in 2026. Practical guide for workers and border workers.
- LAMal 2026 Awards in Bern: How to Choose the Right DeductibleGuide to the 2026 cash premiums in the canton of Bern: cantonal differences, optimal deductible, cash changeover and subsidies. National…
- Dry Rhine: Alarm for Swiss EconomyHistorical minimum level, transport at risk: 10% of imports by river, fuels in crisis.
- LAMal 2026 awards in Geneva: deductible, cash changeover and subsidiesGuide to sick pay premiums 2026 in the canton of Geneva: deductibles CHF 300–2500, right of option for border workers, national compariso…
- Cost of living Switzerland 2026: canton St Gallen analysisItalian personal income tax rates 23-35-43%, AVS 5.3%, border deductible €10,000, 2024 agreement, non-EU/EEA Switzerland
- One Year After Tariff Shock, Exporters Still UncertainOne year after the 39% US duties, the rate on Swiss goods is 12.5% but remains unpredictable: negotiations, rulings and new investigation…
- Unemployment funds, largely overcome technical problemsAfter months of late payments, SECO announces that the disruptions of the new IT system have been resolved. However, some critical issues…
- Refunds 730: now also compensable with substitute taxes in F24According to what was communicated in May 2026, tax substitutes can recover refunds from the 730 model by offsetting them in F24 also wit…
- Cantonal tax comparison Switzerland 2026 canton Basel2026 comparison of cantonal rates in Switzerland: focus on Basel with data on AD/AC 1.1%, LAINF 0.7-1.5%, LPP 7–18% and border deductible…
- Cost of living 2026 in the Canton of Zurich: data and analysisUpdated 2026 analysis on the cost of living in Zurich: rents, LAMal premiums, AVS contributions at 5.3% and taxes at source for workers.
- Unemployment in Switzerland at 3%: SECO DATAIn July, unemployment in Switzerland rose to 3%, with 139,300 URC members. Ticino recorded 2.8%, while Graubünden remained stable at 1.1%.
- EasyJet switches to the American fund Apollo for 6.23 billion francsThe acquisition is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of next year
- The danger of a housing bubble continues to increaseThe UBS Swiss Real Estate Bubble Index stood at 0.72 points in the second quarter of 2026
- Lex Netflix: investments in Swiss cinema up 25% in 2025In 2025, streaming platforms invested 19.9 million francs in Swiss cinema, a 25% increase over the previous year, thanks to the 4% obliga…
- Cantons and rates: 2026 comparison and optimisation strategiesCantonal tax rates in Switzerland vary greatly between different cantons and brackets. The canton of Zurich is one of those that requires…
- Federal votes Switzerland: how cantonal referendums workLearn about the rules for federal voting, tax rates, and the 2024 border agreement for cross-border workers
- Working for the public good: “I trust institutions”The President of the State Council Marina Carobbio Guscetti drew attention to the value of institutions during the opening ceremony of th…
- SNL appeal on Lake Maggiore: risks for the territorySNL's appeal opens a new phase of confrontation on the cantonal financing of navigation on the Verbano, with possible repercussions on wo…
- Cooling down Swiss cities? “The work has just begun”Switzerland is trying to adapt to heatwaves, but the road is still long.
- Glencore increases profits and revenues in the semesterThe trading and mining company recorded a strong increase in profits and revenues in the first half of 2026
- Canicola e lavoro: the Council of State initiates dialogue with trade unionsThe Bellinzona State Council meets UNIA, OCST, USS and VPOD to define measures on work during heatwaves, with the involvement of the Tici…
- Cantonal deficit 2026: down to -49.7 million francsThe State Council updated the June forecast, reducing the forecast deficit to -49.7 million CHF, thanks to higher revenues and controlled…
- Swiss fleeing overseas: the cost of the house weighsOver 154,000 Swiss live in foreign border areas: a 14% increase driven by unsustainable real estate prices and steadily growing rents.
- Heatwave: Women, Elderly and Poor Most at RiskA report by the University of Geneva reveals that the ability to cope with heat waves depends on social, economic and housing factors.
- Swiss Parental Leave Paid Duration and RulesComplete guide to maternity and paternity leave in Switzerland: duration, daily allowance, contributions and regulatory framework for wor…
- Federal Voting Switzerland: How the Laws WorkA complete guide to Swiss direct democracy: popular initiatives, referendums and a double majority of the people and cantons.
- Federal votes Switzerland: how they work and rulesA complete guide to Swiss direct democracy: popular initiatives, referendums and a double majority of the people and cantons.
- Frontiers of research: innovation and science in SwitzerlandLet's explore the scientific innovations born in Switzerland: from space research to materials science, to artificial intelligence.
- Federal Voting: Guiding the Functioning of Direct DemocracyFind out how popular initiatives and referendums, pillars of Swiss direct democracy involving the people and cantons, work.
- Swiss health system LAMal: how it worksPractical guide to the functioning of the health system in Switzerland: LAMal obligation, choice of sick pay, deductibles and reimburseme…
- Swiss Unemployment Insurance: How It WorksComplete guide to the requirements, calculation of the allowance and obligations towards the URC for workers in Switzerland.
- Buying a house in Switzerland: requirements and ratesFind out about the requirements for obtaining a mortgage in Switzerland, the minimum capital adequacy, the rates and the differences betw…
- Gender medicine in Switzerland: new challenges and opportunitiesGender medicine struggles to become mainstream, but gaps in funding and political resistance make it all very difficult.
- Swiss Franc: Economics and Monetary Policy of the SNBLearn about the role of the Swiss National Bank in monetary policy and the impact of the strong franc on the economy and wages.
- Chile 1988: lessons from the end of a dictatorshipThe Chilean plebiscite of 1988 marked the end of 15 years of military dictatorship led by Pinochet.
- More Banks looking for more staff, announcements +14% in JulyThe number of job postings in Swiss banks increased by 14% in July 2026.
- Emigrating from Switzerland: what happens to taxes after departureAfter leaving Switzerland in May 2025, the payment of taxes does not always end. Here is what the legislation provides for those who move…
- More Drought: farmers mobilize, the fodder bag arrivesThe drought is causing serious problems for Swiss farmers, who are doing everything in their power to deal with the situation.
- Banking supervision in Switzerland: new rules after crisesThe Swiss Government is proposing new powers for Finma to impose fines and disclose defaulted banks after the collapse of Credit Suisse.
- The conditions for total exemption from duty in emergency situationsThe Supreme Court clarified the concept of emergency for the purposes of duty exemption
- Hacker attack in Liechtenstein, alarm also in SwitzerlandThe theft of data from the Principality's register of foundations raises fears of tax and criminal repercussions even in Swiss territory.
- Leclanché: financial crisis and postponement of the 2025 reportThe Yverdon-les-Bains company suspends the shares and postpones the operating relationship. The point about the financial situation and t…
- Return to Switzerland without a job: what to know firstIn December 2024, the SBI received 240 requests for information for re-entry. The rights and procedures for those looking for work upon r…
- Swiss, turnover rises, profit fallsSwiss's turnover increased by 3.2% in the first half of 2026, but operating profit decreased by 3.2%.
- Angestellte Schweiz calls for a 1.5% wage increase for 2027The association is also focusing on greater investment in training and better working conditions.
- Invoices, rent and sick pay, the difficulties of 98 familiesA survey of the beneficiaries of the Amélie Solidarity Basket project reveals economic difficulties and lack of work
- Looking for a job in Switzerland from abroad: a practical guideFind out how to look for a job in Switzerland from abroad: job portals, CVs in Swiss format, interviews, work permits and first bureaucra…
- Swiss health economics: challenges and innovationsAnalysis of Swiss multinationals in the healthcare sector and current challenges.
- More PubliBike passes into British hands, purchased by investment fundThe company PubliBike, which is also active in Ticino, has been acquired by the majority of the British investment fund VisionEdgeOne.
- Federal votes: the dates and topics of 27 September 2026Guide to the votes on 27 September 2026: from neutrality to the food initiative. Here's what the Swiss people decide.
- Artificial intelligence revolutionizes the job marketAs communicated in June 2025, artificial intelligence is changing the way we work in Switzerland
- Swiss Stock Exchange: Volumes Fall in JulyTrading activity on the Swiss market fell by 10.4% compared to June, but the number of transactions rose by 2.3%.
- Cars in Switzerland: decline in July, BYD electric boomRegistrations fell by 3.2% in July, but electrification continues. BYD overtakes Tesla in the Swiss electric car market.
- Publibike switches to a UK investorThe Swiss bicycle rental company Publibike is majority-owned by British investor Visionedgeone.
- Pfister excuses Churches, ecclesiastical obligation remainsFederal Councillor Martin Pfister sends a letter of apology to the Swiss Christian churches, but the obligation of service for clergymen…
- They earn over a million francs a year – that's where they liveZurich is in the lead, with 482 millionaires in income, followed by Zug. But Lugano also stands out, with 99 millionaires of income.
- Swiss Abroad: Retirement here or elsewhereAccording to a statement in September 2025, many Swiss nationals aspire to spend part of the year under other skies, but without complete…
- Forced labor in Swiss chains: reality or myth?The United States accuses Switzerland of not doing enough against forced labor in its supply chains.
- Kägi CEO: "The biggest problem is exports"Cédric El-Idrissi, CEO of Kägi, addresses the challenges of exports and raw material costs.
- Old-age annuities abroad: what you need to knowHow to withdraw your AHV/IV pension from abroad and what to look out for as a Swiss abroad.
- Cantonal tax: comparison 2026 and focus on the canton of VaudAnalysis of cantonal tax rates for 2026, differences between Swiss cantons and specific focus on the tax system of the Canton of Vaud.
- After Ceuta and Melilla, border controlsTens of thousands of migrants have crossed the border into the Schengen area. The episode inflames the political debate, even in Switzerl…
- Foreign income, checks on the way: how to avoid double taxationNew rules for frontier workers: exemptions, deductibles and how to avoid double taxation.
- Cassis in Düdingen: Switzerland does not fall from the sky, but must be cultivatedSwitzerland does not fall from the sky, but must be cultivated
- Keller-Sutter: "Stability and sound finances are Switzerland's strength"Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter emphasised stability, sound finances and consensus-building on the occasion of the national holida…
- Teleworking for cross-border commuters: what changesNew Frontier Agreement: what it provides for and how it will affect the work of border workers.
- 10,000 Commuters Reopen Construction: Long Border QueuesThe Canton of Ticino has decided to reopen activities related to construction, involving many Italian cross-border workers.
- Medacta still growing, revenues increase in the first six monthsThe group based in Castel San Pietro (TI) achieved a turnover of 368 million euros in the first half of 2025, an increase of 7% compared…
- SNB: profit of 25 billion in the first half of 2026The Swiss National Bank closes the first half of 2026 with a profit of 25.2 billion francs, driven by stock markets and foreign currencies.
- DSM-Firmenich cancels 1000 jobs, cuts also in SwitzerlandThe Swiss-Dutch group announces an extensive restructuring with the cutting of about 1000 jobs in 18-24 months to reduce costs.
- Clariant wins on ethylene, stock soars (+16%)Clariant wins ethylene lawsuit, flies in stock market (+16%)
- Tremble the budgets of the municipalities: the health tax for old border workersThe health tax introduced by the Italian Parliament in the budget law 2024 represents a tax and, if applied by the Regions, would violate…
- More KOF Barometer in addition to expectations, positive signals for the economyThe KOF Barometer rose in July beyond expectations, reaching 103.5 points. Positive signs for the Swiss economy.
- Running Swiss Railways: Passengers and Freight Grow AgainPassenger rail transport in Switzerland reached a new record in the second quarter, with an increase of 5.2% compared to the same period…
- More Rail: New Traveller Record in Q2Passenger rail transport in Switzerland continues to break records: 6.3 billion passenger-kilometres were reached in the second quarter o…
- Work and location: the Tax Office clarifies the rulesSwitzerland applies a source levy reduced to 80% of the ordinary tax. The monitoring of smart working is regulated by the maximum limit o…
- CERN: Will it survive the fragmented world?CERN is preparing to write a new chapter in its history with the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project, but funding remains a challenge
- 14 million to border territories: funds for border workers in VareseOver 14 million euros earmarked for Italian border municipalities. Refunds and new taxation for border workers in Varese: what changes.
- Healthcare and old border workers: the contribution for the staffLombardy Region intends to finance the 20% increase for doctors and nurses through monthly contributions for old border workers.
- Oil for billions: the hidden power of Swiss tradersSwiss Commodity Companies Offer Funding to States in Exchange for Oil Supplies
- Part-time work in Switzerland: rights and contractPractical guide on contract rights, social security contributions and taxation for part-time workers in Switzerland.
- Social rent for border workers: 100 euros per month?The Italian Government is preparing a project to offer new cars to frontier workers for a monthly fee of 100 euros.
- Property management: the value of time and precisionWhy doesn't a successful real estate agency have time to spy on the competition? Here is the operating method based on Swiss quality and…
- Banking supervision in Switzerland: history, scandals and reformsFrom the 1935 law to the Credit Suisse case: historical analysis of Swiss banking supervision and the new challenges for Finma between sc…
- AVS: Eichenberger criticises the 13th annuityEconomist Eichenberger analyzes the 13th AVS annuity as an indirect form of immigration taxation and proposes tax reforms for those over 65.
- Frontierers, health tax: "A bomb behind a handful of change"According to what was communicated in February 2026, the parent company of "Civic Action for Luino and Fractions" and minority advisor, l…
- Temporary work increases again in SwitzerlandThe number of hours worked in the temporary work sector increased by 1.5% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period of the pr…
- More Ermotti: "a lot of work, but efforts are bearing fruit"Sergio Ermotti, CEO of UBS, on the integration of Credit Suisse
- Verification of tax residence: the digital evidence of the ADEHow the Revenue Agency uses digital traces to verify the tax residence of taxpayers. Practical analysis and regulatory references.
- Frontier teleworking: tax and social security limitsItaly-Switzerland frontier workers: teleworking follows two distinct thresholds. Find out how tax 25% and social security 49.9% affect ta…
- Single Allowance: new INPS rules for workers abroadThe INPS clarifies the application methods for the Single Allowance: this is what changes for EU workers and families with children resid…
- Sulzer: 10% cut in costs and personnel in ChemtechThe Sulzer industrial group announces a restructuring for the Chemtech division after a 22% drop in orders in the first half.
- More banks, loyalty is expensive: with separate suppliers you saveThe Swiss are notoriously loyal to their reference bank, but this loyalty comes at a steep price.
- Heat on construction sites: SSIC calls for an end to penaltiesThe Swiss Society of Manufacturers and Entrepreneurs asks for fair conditions and exemptions from contractual penalties in the event of a…
- Zurich dismisses employees after FINMA interventionThe Zurich group dismisses more than twelve employees due to irregularities in the prices of life and social security policies taken over…
- Canicola and construction sites, the SSIC: 'Enough penalty for delays'The Swiss Society of Borrowed Manufacturers (SSIC) calls for fairer contractual conditions to protect workers' health during heatwaves.
- Zurich: redundancies after Finma proceedingsThe Zurich group has dismissed more than a dozen employees following a procedure opened by Finma on some company life policies.
- Complete guide to looking for a job in Switzerland from abroadTaxes, laws, procedures: everything you need to know to look for work in Switzerland as a border worker
- Sika: turnover at 5.59 billion in the first halfThe Zughese group Sika closed the half-year with a turnover of CHF 5.59 billion. Positive organic growth and high forecasts for the curre…
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How this collection is built. The editorial archive collects fiscal analyses, practical guides, commentary on rulings and cross-border news for Italian residents working in Ticino. Each article is classified by category (tax, healthcare, employment, cross-border life, news) and depth (800-1200 word news pieces, 1500-2500 guides, 3000+ deep-dives). The most read topics: the 2024 Italy-Switzerland fiscal agreement and cantonal "ristorni", LAMal vs SSN, net-payslip calculations, commute costs, cost of living Como-Lugano-Varese-Mendrisio.
How to use it. The practical guides (linked from the homepage "Resources" block) are the right starting point for the once-in-a-career decisions every frontaliere faces: opting for LAMal or the Italian SSN, choosing between G permit and Swiss residency, sizing the impact of the 2024 concurrent regime, sizing the LPP. The daily news desk covers regulatory changes, court rulings, border queues, fuel prices and Ticino employer moves on the hiring front. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter from the homepage for the digest.
Cross-border worker deep-dive
Why a dedicated editorial archive matters for cross-border workers. Most of the decisions an Italian frontaliere takes — LAMal vs SSN, G permit vs Swiss residency, canton choice, managing concurrent taxation — are taken once in a career and affect the net pay for years or decades. The generalist Italian media narrative often oversimplifies or stops at headlines; the Swiss-portal guides are in German or French and assume Swiss-system fluency. This archive fills that gap: Italian writing, the perspective of an Italian-resident worker, Swiss data verified at source.
How to combine the guides with the site's tools. The guides are designed to sit alongside the operational tools: read the 2024 fiscal-agreement guide then run your real net in the salary simulator under both regimes (old frontaliere vs new concurrent); read the LAMal vs SSN guide then compare real premiums on the LAMal-premiums page for your work commune; read the commute guide then check live border-wait times on the crossings map. Newsletter subscribers (link on the homepage) get the weekly digest + alerts on regulatory changes.
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The guides are curated by Italian editors based between Como and Varese with direct cross-border experience, in collaboration with tax advisors licensed in both countries and with periodic feedback from expert readers (lawyers, accountants, cross-border union representatives). Swiss data sources (cantonal USTAT, federal BFS, AVS, IAS) are always cited in the article with direct links to the original documents; Italian sources (Agenzia delle Entrate, INPS, MEF) likewise. When an interpretation is controversial or evolving (e.g. fiscal agreements in transition) the guide presents the different interpretations rather than a single one, and indicates the expected updates.
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Closing thoughts for the cross-border worker
Operational reflections on the cross-border profession. Working in Ticino while keeping Italian residency is a choice that is evaluated through three overlapping lenses. The first is economic: the net differential between a Swiss and Italian salary must always be translated into net-per-hour invested, including the commute that absorbs 10-14 hours a week between fuel, motorway tolls, peak-hour queues at the border and vehicle maintenance. The second lens is fiscal: from 1 January 2024 the new Italy-Switzerland agreement introduced concurrent taxation for new cross-border workers, while historical ones (those with an active contract on 17 July 2023) retain the previous Swiss-only regime. The gap is 5-12 percentage points on the net, and is a variable to factor into calculations before signing a contract, not afterwards. The third lens is quality of life: the smoothest border crossing relative to residence, the actual working hours, the option of remote work up to 25 % of the time (the bilateral maximum negotiated from 2024).
Real commute costs and their impact on net pay. The most under-estimated figure on cross-border forums is how much commute actually weighs on disposable net pay. A petrol car doing 50 km a day between residence and workplace consumes 5-6 litres per day (≈ 1,200-1,400 km a month), with a fuel cost of EUR 280-360 monthly at Italian 2026 average prices and somewhat less when refuelling on the Swiss side (Mendrisio is competitive for those returning via the Sottoceneri). On top of that comes the motorway toll (EUR 80-120 monthly across A2/A9 and Bregaglia), maintenance (depreciation + servicing + seasonal tyres, EUR 90-130 monthly), parking on the Swiss side if the employer does not provide it (EUR 80-180 monthly in central Lugano and Mendrisio), and accelerated vehicle wear (faster depreciation). The total is EUR 530-790 monthly, equivalent to a 9-13 % decrease on the average cross-border net. The salary simulator and the commute-costs page help quantify this before agreeing on the contract.
Towards a conscious choice in 2026 and beyond. The question "is it worth being a cross-border worker?" no longer has a universal answer like 10 or 15 years ago. It pays if: your sector offers a net differential ≥ 50 % over the Italian median (healthcare, finance, senior IT, specialised engineering), residence is within 60 km of the border, the company offers a contract with remote work explicitly in the 25 % allowance, and commute costs stay below EUR 600 monthly. It does not pay if: the sector is non-specialised (retail, hospitality, generic construction) and the differential is below 30 %, residence is beyond 90 km from the border, the employer does not sponsor the G permit before signing, or the usual border crossing has average wait times above 25 minutes at peak hours. The grey zone (middle sector, middle distance, middle costs) is where the site offers the most value: simulators, real data and practical guides that translate the personal decision into comparable figures. Subscribe to the newsletter from the homepage to receive the weekly digest of USTAT data, regulatory changes and biggest hiring companies.