Dec 27, 2024 · Every year, Switzerland gets a new president. It happens so often that some Swiss people don’t know the name of their head of state. The role of Swiss president doesn’t come with the power of most presidencies.

31 January 2025. A COMPLETE UNKNOWN **** This biopic of Bob Dylan’s early career in the 1960s is an evocative moment, one that director James Mangold (with co-scriptwriter Jay Cocks) has spun into a close impression of this mystery man of …

Jan 3, 2025 · Until 31 December 2024 it was possible to enter Switzerland with CHF 300 of shopping per person per day without paying Swiss VAT. From 1 January 2025, the limit is CHF 150 per person per day. Carre

Sep 20, 2024 · Data published this week by Switzerland's Federal Statistical Office (FSO) show a decline in the number of vacant homes, both to buy and rent in Switzerland. Photo by Ksenia Chernaya on Pexels.com

Jul 11, 2024 · So slide into the Aare River for a float-away view of Bern, Switzerland’s captivating capital city. Floating facts Cold comfort. The Aare river water flowing through Bern began as glacial meltwater in the Alps, so summer temperatures range from about 15 to 22 C.

Nov 9, 2024 · Laws in France, Italy and Austria require drivers to fit winter tyres or carry chains between certain dates. In Germany, winter tires are mandatory for driving on snow, slush and ice. However, Switzer

Nov 29, 2024 · Across much of the developed world, gender pay disparities all but disappear if comparisons are made like for like, looking at individuals doing the same function in the same company, according to Korn Ferry Hay Group research, which looked at 20 million salaries at 25,000 organizations in 100 nations.However, because of job and career differences women continue on average to earn less than men.

Sep 27, 2024 · This week, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, Switzerland's Health Minister, announced health insurance premiums will rise by an average of 6% in 2025 to CHF 378.70 a month. However, the range of the increase

Sep 13, 2024 · By Bill Harby. What exactly is the alpine descent or désalpe / alpabzug? This article explores the event’s history and where to see it. In Switzerland, we know the clock will soon strike autumn when processions of cows crowned with flowers and hung with huge clanging bells, descend from summer alpine pastures to their winter barns before the snows come.

Dec 19, 2024 · This week, the Green Party and the environmental group actif-trafiC announced they had gathered enough signatures to trigger a vote to overturn a government decision to cut subsidies for overnight tra