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Number of Swiss residents claiming benefits drops again

Switzerland's welfare rate falls again in 2023

This content was published on Dec 16, 2024 A total of 249,700 people claimed some form of welfare in Switzerland in 2023, representing a social assistance rate of 2.8% - a level not seen since 2005.

Safely sourced: the primary goal of cannabis distribution in Swiss cities is “harm reduction”.

Demographics

Ticino and the hemp boom: seven unforgettable years

This content was published on Dec 16, 2024 Between 1996 and 2003, marijuana cultivation and sales thrived in Ticino, propelled by the ingenious loophole of "scented bags." This ended with a high-profile police crackdown.

Smartphones at school: over 80% of Swiss in favour of banning them

Demographics

Survey: 82% of Swiss want to ban mobile phones in schools

This content was published on Dec 16, 2024 The vast majority of Swiss residents (82%) want to ban mobile phones in schools, according to a survey published on Sunday. Even young people support the measure.

Historic Escalade procession closes Geneva weekend

History

Geneva celebrates decisive ‘Escalade’ battle

This content was published on Dec 16, 2024 Geneva celebrated "Escalade" this weekend, the battle that saw the Protestant city repel an invasion from the Catholic Duke of Savoy on the night of December 11-12, 1602.

AI & work

Swiss youth in vocational training seek jobs less prone to automation

This content was published on Dec 16, 2024 In Switzerland and around the world, younger generations are re-assessing their career choices in response to growing automation driven by AI.

Change to new SBB timetable went smoothly

Demographics

Swiss Federal Railways launches new timetable with night trains and more connections

This content was published on Dec 15, 2024 The new timetable introduces night-time connections and more trains to neighbouring countries.

Picture of a protest in front of houses in Zurich

Demographics

Zurich buys more houses but evictions spark outrage

This content was published on Dec 15, 2024 The evictions at the so-called ‘Sugus Houses’ in Zurich have caused widespread outrage across Switzerland, boosting support for left-wing housing policies.

A record number of ATMs exploded in Switzerland in 2024

Demographics

Record number of cash machine explosions reported in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 15, 2024 ATM explosions in Switzerland have hit a record high this year. By mid-December, Fedpol reported that criminals had blown up 25 cash machines.

Saas Fee VS was perfect for the video shoot of "Last Christmas"

Culture

Andrew Ridgeley back in Swiss Alps for BBC’s ‘Last Christmas’ documentary

This content was published on Dec 14, 2024 Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley fondly recalls filming the hit 'Last Christmas' in the Swiss village of Saas Fee, describing it as the perfect location.

Confederation examines compulsory chipping of cats

Demographics

Switzerland considers mandatory microchipping for cats

This content was published on Dec 13, 2024 The Swiss federal authorities are considering whether owners must ensure that their cat is microchipped.

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