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EU relations: Swiss committee proposes immigration tax

Bilateral Agreements III: a committee proposes an immigration levy

This content was published on Aug 18, 2026 The Swiss Senate’s Political Institutions Committee has gone further than the government on the issue of the safeguard clause relating to immigration within the Switzerland–EU package of agreements.

Over 70 organisations are calling for greater protection against heatwaves

‘No 50°C summers!’ alliance calls for greater heatwave protection

This content was published on Aug 18, 2026 Around 70 Swiss civil society organisations working in the climate, health, environmental and agricultural sectors have launched the ‘No 50°C summers!’ alliance, calling for immediate action against climate change and heatwaves.

The Swiss population prefers to do sport outdoors

Swiss prefer to do sport outdoors

This content was published on Aug 18, 2026 Hiking, cycling, swimming, skiing and jogging are the most popular activities. However, strength training at the gym and yoga are becoming increasingly common.

The number of people in work has risen in Switzerland

Number of people in work rises in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 18, 2026 The Swiss unemployment rate rose in the second quarter, while remaining lower than that of the European Union.

Crans-Montana: another former elected representative added to the list of defendants

Another local politician added to list of Crans-Montana defendants

This content was published on Aug 18, 2026 The local councillor responsible for security in the municipality of Crans-Montana between 2017 and 2020 is now the 16th person to be charged in connection with the tragedy.

Vacancy rates in Zurich and Winterthur are rising slightly

Flat vacancy rates rise slightly in Zurich and Winterthur

This content was published on Aug 18, 2026 The number of vacant flats has risen slightly in canton Zurich. Nevertheless, housing remains extremely scarce in the two Swiss cities.

Week dedicated to tackling food waste in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 18, 2026 To raise public awareness and encourage people to take action, businesses, NGOs and public authorities are organising the first National Week Against Food Waste from September 12-20.

Twint to launch direct debit from 2027

This content was published on Aug 18, 2026 The Twint payment app is set to introduce direct debit from 2027.

Three people rescued by helicopter from a gorge in Valais

Three people rescued by helicopter from Swiss gorge

This content was published on Aug 18, 2026 Three people have been rescued by helicopter from the Joli Gorge near Niedergesteln in southwestern Switzerland.

Faults found in a quarter of electrical appliances in Switzerland

Quarter of electrical appliances fail Swiss safety checks

This content was published on Aug 17, 2026 Swiss inspectors found faults in more than one in four electrical appliances examined last year, with 65 products banned from sale.

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