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Average 13th pension payment estimated at CHF1,580

13. The average AHV pension is 1,580 Swiss francs

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 In December a 13th monthly pension will be paid out for the first time. It is expected to amount to around CHF1,580 ($1,930) on average.

Heat pumps are increasingly replacing oil-fired heating

Heat pumps increasingly replacing oil-fired heating in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 A quarter of buildings in Switzerland were fitted with heat pumps by the end of 2025. Heating oil remains the main source of energy for heating, but its share is falling.

Stopping antidepressants can trigger withdrawal symptoms

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 People who stop taking antidepressants and feel unwell often do not suffer a relapse. A study with Swiss involvement shows that these are usually withdrawal symptoms, which disappear again after a while.

National Council refuses to halt F-35 procurement despite problems.

Parliament approves CHF3.4 billion for Swiss Armed Forces

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 The priorities set by the government for the modernisation of the Swiss Armed Forces have been well received by parliament.

Swiss parliament tightens rules against fur abusers

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 The Swiss parliament intends to ban the import of and trade in fur produced through cruel practices.

Indirect counter-proposal to the foie gras initiative has been tabled

Foie gras initiative: indirect counter-proposal tabled

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 The Swiss parliament has put forward an indirect counter-proposal to the popular initiative calling for a ban on the import of foie gras.

International Geneva: over 2,800 jobs lost since Trump took office

More than 2,800 jobs lost in International Geneva since Trump returned to office

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 More than 2,800 jobs have been lost across international organisations in Geneva since Donald Trump returned to the US presidency.

SMEs and AI coexist in a stable day-to-day environment

AI not a job killer, say most Swiss businesses

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of everyday business activities without, for the time being, raising fears of any major upheaval, particularly in terms of employment.

Collectors’ watches stolen from a private museum in Le Locle.

Collectors’ watches stolen from Swiss private museum

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 Several people broke into a private museum in Le Locle, canton Neuchâtel, on Sunday night and stole a collection of watches.

The Council of States approves the agreement with Mercosur

Swiss Senate approves Mercosur agreement

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 The Swiss Senate has approved the trade agreement with Mercosur and has also allocated CHF517 million to Swiss agriculture.

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