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Everything you need to know about hunting in Switzerland Hunting is an important past-time for many people in Switzerland but there are lots of rules that both hunters and those people who want to avoid getting caught up in a hunt, should know about.
Winners and losers: What will Switzerland's new '13th pension' …
Dec 5, 2024 · Have there been any new developments in this area? On Wednesday, the Council of States unanimously approved the first part of the implementation process, which focused on how and when this supplement will be paid out.. It was decided that the 13th pension will be “in the form of a supplement paid each year to retirees alive at the beginning of December [2026]," according to minister ...
OUTLOOK: How shifts in the Swiss economy in 2025 will impact you
Dec 5, 2024 · However, some positive developments are on the horizon as well. For example, inflation in Switzerland is falling faster than expected. Economiesuisse expects it to drop from 1.3 percent in 2024 to an average of 0.8 percent next year — much lower that the 2.2 inflation rate forecasted for the eurozone countries for 2025.. The Swiss labour market also remains strong, which strengthens the ...
What are the major challenges facing Switzerland in 2025?
Nov 20, 2024 · And on the international arena… Working out stumbling blocks with the EU. In the latest and still on-going round of talks between Switzerland and the European Union, the two sides are wrangling over the issue of free movement of persons, which is the backbone of the bilateral treaties between Bern and Brussels.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Dec 9, 2024 · Naturalisation applications from Russians have increased in Zug. The immigration office in Zug is overwhelmed by citizenship requests, particularly from Russian citizens. Since 2022 — the year Moscow invaded Ukraine and Switzerland imposed a number of sanctions against Kremlin — the number of applications in Zug …
What to expect in Switzerland in 2025 for work permits, jobs and …
6 days ago · How does all this translate into actual numbers? The median salary in Switzerland is currently about 6,790 francs a month. Based on the data from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), however, people in some professions earn significantly more.. Among them are those employed in the banking / financial field (10,491 francs) and the pharmaceutical industry (10,296 francs).
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Dec 6, 2024 · Bern is one of the safest travel destinations in the world. Switzerland’s capital is in the top 10 of the world’s safest cities, according to the newly released Safety Risk Map 2025.. This assessment is based on current and projected risks, including crime, political stability, health concerns, and environmental factors.
Swiss companies should pay fee for hiring workers from abroad, …
Dec 2, 2024 · The motion, submitted by Simon Michel, a deputy from the Liberal-Radical Party (PLR), is a less extreme version of a similar proposal spearheaded by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP), which seeks to impose a 5,000-franc-per-year immigration tax on foreign arrivals.. READ ALSO: Could foreigners in Switzerland be forced to pay 'immigration tax'?
Five big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on …
Dec 6, 2024 · Swiss cities that are best for foreign nationals, and forecasts for the country's economy in 2025 — are among the Swiss news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.