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Swiss Tax Rules Face New Pressure As Pillar 2 Reshapes Competition

Switzerland is aligned with the OECD framework. But it raises political questions about whether Swiss businesses are being asked to play by stricter rules than competitors in larger economies.

Local · May 21

Why Swiss Rents are Rising Faster Again: Raiffeisen Q2 2026 Report

For renters, the practical consequence is that the current pause in rent growth may not last long. The dampening effect from the lower reference interest rate will soon wear off, while higher energy prices linked to the Iran war could push construction costs up again.

Local · May 21

More Seats, New Routes: SBB Promises “Targeted Improvements” With December 2026 Timetable Change

Swiss Federal Railways says the December 2026 timetable change will bring “targeted improvements” across Switzerland, with more seats on busy commuter routes, new test services and some evening and night additions. SBB says the changes are modest compared with the major 2025 network expansion, but they are intended to better utilise available capacity. One of […]

Travel · May 21

SBB Unveils 2027 Plan: More Direct Trains to Venice and Paris

The biggest Italy-related change is on the Zurich-Venice axis. The direct Zurich-Florence train will also be shortened to Bologna.

Local Zug · May 21

130-Year-Old Zug Company Collapses: 80 Jobless as Renovation Sector Stressed

The immediate human cost is clear. Around 80 workers are now facing job loss or uncertainty over their contracts, wages and next steps.

Politics · May 20

Swiss 10-Million Population Vote: High Stakes and E-Voting Trials

The vote would enshrine a cap on Switzerland’s permanent resident population at 10 million or fewer until 2050.

Local · May 20

SBB CHF 77M Opfikon-Kloten Upgrade: How Your Travel Will Change

There will be diversions, cancellations, and timetable changes from 23 May to 15 June 2026 and 15 June to 3 July 2026.

Business · May 14

Switzerland Is the World’s Best Country in 2026, According to US News & World Report

A revamped, data-driven methodology from US News & World Report puts Switzerland at the top for the eighth time, and the results reveal a striking gap in America's global standing.

Travel · May 13

Swiss Airlines to Resume Zurich–Tel Aviv Flights on July 1, Extends Dubai and Beirut Suspensions

SWISS said it continues to monitor developments in the Middle East closely.

Travel · May 12

Direct London-Switzerland Trains Move Closer to Reality?

A landmark UK-Swiss memorandum of understanding, backed by Eurostar, SBB, and SNCF, sets the stage for direct high-speed rail between London and Swiss cities, though services remain years away.

Local · May 12

Zurich Crime: Crypto Bust, USZ Scandal, and an Active Manhunt

Police bust a major crypto money laundering ring, a manhunt for a violent assault suspect, and updates on the USZ heart surgery scandal.

Business · May 12

Swiss GDP to Grow 1% as Energy Intensity Drops 50% Amid Oil Shocks: Raiffeisen Analysis

However, Raiffeisen report also found that Swiss dependencies persist and the transformation to a more energy-independent Switzerland remains incomplete.