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Civic duty and inheritance tax initiatives face ballot box defeats in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 19, 2025 A majority of Swiss voters look set to reject the civic duty and inheritance tax initiatives on November 30, according to a poll.

The gap between urban and rural areas is widening

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Survey: urban-rural gap widens in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 Swiss residents increasingly perceive a widening divide between urban and rural areas, a survey reveals.

Night trains for night owls and early birds

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Swiss Federal Railways to extend night train service trial in 2026

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 Swiss Federal Railways is adapting its national rail timetable on December 14 and plans to introduce night trains on the Bern-Zurich-Winterthur route.

Food of animal origin: PFAS limits largely respected

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PFAS limits largely respected in Swiss animal-source food

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 The Swiss authorities have analysed almost 900 food products of animal origin for the presence of PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals". Only seven samples showed values above the authorised limit.

Swiss economy shrinks significantly in the third quarter

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Q3: Swiss GDP falls amid global slowdown, tariff shock

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 The Swiss economy has felt the full impact of the introduction of 39% US tariffs in August and the slowdown in the global economy.

The average income of Swiss households was CHF 7186 in 2023

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Average Swiss monthly household income in 2023 was CHF7,186

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 The average disposable income of Swiss households was CHF7,186 ($9,040) per month in 2023. It therefore remained stable compared to previous years.

University of Fribourg awards Alain Berset an honorary doctorate

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Alain Berset awarded honorary doctorate by University of Fribourg

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 Alain Berset, former Swiss interior minister, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Fribourg.

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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 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.

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