Cluster: Swiss Identity

Lucerne wants to introduce a flat-rate naturalisation fee

Lucerne city council wants to introduce a flat-rate naturalisation fee

This content was published on Sep 22, 2025 The city council would like to introduce a flat fee of CHF500 per application. This would be significantly lower than the current fee, which is based on the amount of processing required.

Church launches consultation hours against sexual abuse in Zurich

Workplace

Catholic church offers free counselling in Zurich to tackle sexual abuse

This content was published on Sep 22, 2025 The project, which is anonymous and free of charge for employees, is the only one of its kind in Switzerland to date.

Most detached houses have a maximum of two people living in them

Demographics

Majority of Swiss homes have no more than two inhabitants

This content was published on Sep 22, 2025 Only one or two people live in more than half of single-family homes in Switzerland.

Patrouille Suisse: future secured by propeller planes instead of jets

Culture

Swiss Air Force to retire flagship aerobatics team to cut costs and emissions

This content was published on Sep 21, 2025 The Swiss Air Force's renowned Patrouille Suisse team, will stop flying F5 "Tiger" jets by 2027, following the decision by parliament to decommission these aircraft.

Thousands of anti-abortion activists march through Zurich-Oerlikon

Demographics

Thousands of anti-abortion activists march through Zurich suburb

This content was published on Sep 21, 2025 With crosses, Christian songs and an oversized pram, around two thousand anti-abortion protesters marched through Zurich-Oerlikon on Saturday afternoon. The city police were present with a large contingent.

The Swiss mountains, such as the Rigi in the photo, attract thousands of tourists every year.

Tourism Trends

Swiss tourism is booming – but where are the Chinese?

This content was published on Sep 20, 2025 The number of visitors to Switzerland from the US and India has rebounded strongly after Covid, but arrivals from China remain well below pre-pandemic levels. A look at the data reveals an intriguing story.

The housing market remains tight in Switzerland

Demographics

Housing shortage in Switzerland to persist in midterm, say authorities

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 The housing shortage in Switzerland worsened in the first half of 2025, despite the slowdown in immigration over the past year, says the federal housing office.

Tourism Trends

Switzerland Tourism expects solid visitor numbers in autumn

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Many Swiss resorts are extending their opening times over the autumn, allowing visitor numbers to increase overtime.

Trade policy

Swiss Jura region hit hard by US tariffs

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Since the beginning of September, more than 100 Jura companies, employing a total of 4,000 people, have applied for short-time work compensation.

St. Gallen also wants to relegate French to secondary school

Education

After Zurich, St. Gallen votes to relegate French to secondary school

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Following in the footsteps of the Zurich parliament, the St. Gallen cantonal parliament voted to postpone the teaching of French to secondary school.

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