Workplace

Two out of three people in Switzerland use more than one language daily

Two out of three people in Switzerland have multilingual everyday lives

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 Two out of three people in Switzerland regularly use several languages in their everyday lives, most often the country's national languages.

Lufthansa plans to import its future Boeing aircraft via Switzerland

Global trade

Lufthansa mulls importing its future Boeing aircraft via Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 Buying new Boeing aircraft from the United States via Switzerland could reduce the US trade deficit with Switzerland and avoid punitive customs duties, says a newspaper report.

Perlen Papier cuts 65 jobs due to weak demand for paper

Workplace

Last Swiss paper manufacturer cuts jobs due to high costs

This content was published on Aug 12, 2025 Perlen Papier in Root, canton Lucerne, plans to cut 65 jobs to reduce costs.

Pensions: the pension is getting lower and lower

Workplace

Swiss pensions have fallen by 16% since 2002

This content was published on Aug 9, 2025 Those who retire after a lifetime of work are receiving less and less money from the Swiss pension system.

Pilatus no longer delivers aircraft to the USA due to tariffs

Trade policy

Tariffs: aircraft maker Pilatus to pause exports to the US

This content was published on Aug 8, 2025 The Swiss aircraft manufacturer is to temporarily stop supplying the US – 39% levies are too damaging, it says.

Record number of home office jobs - Switzerland defies counter-trend

Workplace

Switzerland defies trend with record level of working from home

This content was published on Aug 8, 2025 More and more Swiss firms are offering the possibility to work remotely – in contrast to the international trend.

Federal Council wants to remain in dialogue with the USA

Trade policy

Swiss government aims to remain in dialogue with US on tariffs

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 The Swiss government said on Thursday it would pursue talks with the US as well as examining relief measures for affected companies.