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Switzerland secures US tariff rate cut to 15%

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 The United States will cut its tariffs on goods from Switzerland to 15% from 39% under a new framework trade agreement.

Ban on the sale of predatory fish contaminated with Pfas from Lake Zug

Swiss authorities impose ban on sale of PFAS-tainted fish

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 Pike and perch from Lake Zug in central Switzerland are too contaminated by PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals". Their sale or distribution as food is forbidden with immediate effect.

A model of a grave from the Germanic National Museum. This is what the urn graves in Unterlunkhofen probably looked like inside.

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Hidden treasure: Switzerland’s largest Celtic burial ground

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 For centuries it lay hidden deep in the forest – today it can be clearly seen: the Celtic burial ground of Unterlunkhofen in canton Aargau.

"A very good discussion" on customs duties, says Parmelin

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Swiss economics minister praises ‘very good’ tariff talks with US

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 Economics Minister Guy Parmelin was upbeat on Thursday after his visit to Washington to discuss tariffs.

Companies collect signatures for Swiss initiatives

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Switzerland cracks down on fake referendum signatures

This content was published on Nov 13, 2025 Federal Chancellery cracks down on fake signatures backing popular initiatives in Switzerland.

Helmets are now compulsory on ski slopes in Italy

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No helmet on Italian ski slopes? You could face a fine

This content was published on Nov 12, 2025 Helmets are now compulsory in Italy – and those who hit the slopes without one could face a fine.

On November 30, the Swiss will vote on a popular initiative to create a federal inheritance tax aimed at financing climate policy through a new tax on very large estates.

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How Swiss inheritance taxes compare internationally

This content was published on Nov 11, 2025 Switzerland is unusual among OECD countries in having no federal inheritance tax. Instead, the cantons (and some municipalities) set their own rates, which vary widely.

Exports account for more than 70 per cent of Switzerland’s GDP.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland nears deal to cut US tariffs to 15% after business push

This content was published on Nov 11, 2025 Switzerland hopes to reduce levy from 39% after business leaders stepped in to drive the talks forward.

An apprenticeship as a hairdresser or something else? Spoilt for choice

Education

Thousands of apprenticeship positions remain unfilled in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 10, 2025 Many apprenticeship positions in Switzerland were still vacant at the start of the summer training period. Here’s what companies and young people say about the shortfall.

The original recipe calls for soaking a tablespoon of rolled oats in three tablespoons of water for 12 hours and then adding a tablespoon of condensed milk, the juice of half a lemon, a grated whole apple and a tablespoon of chopped walnuts or almonds.

Swiss oddities

Birchermüesli: from cure to cult

This content was published on Nov 8, 2025 Today, Birchermüesli symbolises Swiss cuisine and has conquered the world. But doctors originally turned up their noses at it.

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