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Emigration and pension benefits: how to save on taxes

This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 Taxes are due when withdrawing pension fund capital. Swiss citizens living abroad may, under certain circumstances, reclaim a portion of these taxes.

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Markus Ritter enters race for seat in Swiss government

This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 Markus Ritter from the Centre Party has thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Defence Minister Viola Amherd on the seven-seat Swiss government.

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Swiss prisoners abroad: who are they?

This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 Over 200 Swiss nationals are imprisoned abroad, sometimes under drastic conditions.

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Let’s Talk: disagreeing on how to save the planet

This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 To preserve nature, we need to respect its limits. The two guests in our Let’s Talk debate agree on this but differ on what steps should be taken.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jan 27, 2025 Limited access to computer chips: the US is jeopardising research in Switzerland.

The top Swiss job that nobody wants

This content was published on Jan 27, 2025 A top position is up for grabs in the Swiss government – but nobody seems to want it. Who will succeed Viola Amherd on the Federal Council?

These changes will come into force in Switzerland on February 1

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Legal changes coming into force in Switzerland on February 1

This content was published on Jan 26, 2025 Preventive regulation of the wolf population, rules for the import of dog puppies and higher minimum wages in the hospitality industry. On February 1, changes to laws and ordinances as well as other innovations come into force in Switzerland. Here is an overview:

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Accounts for 2024 slightly better than expected, announces Keller-Sutter

This content was published on Jan 26, 2025 Switzerland's finance minister says the government spending deficit will be lower than initially projected.

Liberal Greens join launch initiative on parental leave

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Liberal Greens join launch of initiative on parental leave

This content was published on Jan 26, 2025 The Liberal Greens (PVL) together with an alliance of representatives from economic, social and political circles are launching an initiative for an 18-week "family leave." This was decided today by delegates meeting in Thun (BE).

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

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The Week in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 25, 2025 Whether you love him or hate him, Donald Trump has been in the news this week in Switzerland too.

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