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Swiss residential property prices continue to climb. Leave a Comment. Data published this week by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) shows that residential housing has risen in price by 18% since 2019. In the most recent quarter (Q3 2024) it rose 0.7%. Photo by maxxup on Pexels.com With prices rising by 19%, ….
Old Swiss money no longer valid from Friday - Le News
From Friday 30 April 2021, old Swiss bank notes will no longer be legal tender. This means they can no longer be used as a valid means of payment. The notes affected are old 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 1,000 Swiss franc notes from the eight series pictured above. From 30 April 2021, the only businesses that will accept these notes are Swiss Rail ...
Switzerland’s cow parade (désalpe/alpabzug) 2023 and its history
Charmey Désalpe – 23 September 2023. The désalpe in Charmey in the canton of Fribourg, not far from the hilltop town of Gruyère, is a highly popular event known for striking floral arrangements. The milk from these cows is used to make world famous Gruyère cheese. Charmey is also home to an excellent spa. 4.
How Switzerland’s best river swim became a summertime …
11/07/2024 By Le News. Most people float down the Aare River in Bern just for fun. For Evelyn Schneider-Reyes, it was her summertime commute home. “I only had like 30 seconds walking from my office to the river,” she recalls. “I had an ‘Aare Bag’, where I put all my clothes, my smartphone, wallet and shoes. I put on my bathing suit ...
15 things you should know about Swiss health insurance - Le News
Oct 8, 2015 · Swiss healthcare is of a high standard but comes at a high cost. In 2018, globally, Switzerland was in second place (12.2% of GDP) behind the United States (16.9% of GDP) on share of national income spent on health. The OECD average was 8.8%. Swiss health insurance hikes announced for 2017 (Le News) Costs continue to climb despite federal ...
Language requirements for Swiss citizenship and visas – what you …
May 27, 2023 · It depends. For the issuance or renewal of a residence B permit you’ll need to reach oral A1. For issuance or renewal of a settlement C permit you’ll need to reach oral A2 and written A1. Early issuance (after 5 years) of a settlement C permit requires oral B1 and written A1. To apply for Swiss citizenship requires at least oral B1 and ...
Switzerland to restrict use of electric vehicles - Le News
Dec 16, 2022 · Switzerland’s federal government plans to restrict the use of electric vehicles if there is a serious shortage of electricity, reported RTS. Electric vehicles consume substantial amounts of electricity. An average Swiss car travels 13,500 km per year. An average electric cars consumes nearly 200 Wh/km.
Switzerland’s new president in 2022 - lenews.ch
Jan 7, 2022 · From left to right: Guy Parmelin, Alain Berset (vice-president), Simonetta Sommaruga, Viola Amherd, Walter Thurnherr (Federal Chancellor), Ueli Maurer, Ignazio Cassis (president), Karin Keller-Sutter. The ceremonial role of the president rotates annually among Federal Council members. In addition to the diplomatic duties of the president, he or ...
Why Switzerland was ranked the most economically free nation
Feb 3, 2016 · Why Switzerland was ranked the most economically free nation in Europe. Switzerland was placed fourth globally in the 2016 Economic Freedom index published by the Heritage Foundation on Monday. One of only five countries declared economically free, Switzerland ranked top in Europe and was the only country in the top five not to lose any ground.
Switzerland is expensive, but not for the reasons most think - Le …
Jan 8, 2020 · Plus Swiss staff are more productive. Combined, these effects make the cost of Swiss staff 4% cheaper than in Germany and 27% lower than in Italy, while those in France and Austria cost only 9% less than in Switzerland. High social security payments made by employers in neighbouring countries is a big part of the “hidden” staff cost difference.