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Swiss National Bank keeps key interest rate at zero

SNB leaves key interest rate at zero per cent

This content was published on Sep 25, 2025 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is taking a break from interest rates. After six consecutive interest rate cuts, the key interest rate will remain at 0.00%, the SNB said on Thursday.

Male body, female body: For young people who don't feel they have the right body, the pressure to change something about their birth gender is great.

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Surgery for trans adolescents: the laws in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 23, 2025 Swiss politicians are discussing a ban on gender reassignment surgery for under-18s. We explain what rights parents and children have.

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Thyssenkrupp Presta cuts 570 jobs in Switzerland and Liechtenstein

This content was published on Sep 22, 2025 The group specialising in the production of steering systems for cars, will cut up to 570 jobs in Liechtenstein and the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden.

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If the Swiss Army knife is made in America, is it still Swiss?

This content was published on Sep 22, 2025 US President Donald Trump's 39% tariff on Switzerland has forced some companies to consider whether they could produce in the US while still retaining their Swiss identity.

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

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Lucerne 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

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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.

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