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  <title>Supreme Court allows Zurich and Winterthur to introduce local minimum wage</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The Federal Supreme Court has ruled that Zurich and Winterthur can introduce a local minimum wage (kommunalen Mindestlohn) after the proposal was suspended.
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  <title>Anti-G7 demonstrators in Geneva clash with police</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Ahead of the G7 summit in Evian, France, anti-G7 demonstrations in Geneva turned violent on Sunday, June 14, 2026, as protestors clashed with police.  ]]></description>
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  <title>SVP’s “No 10 million Switzerland!” initiative fails in referendum vote</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Voters in Switzerland have rejected the SVP initiative “No 10 million Switzerland” (Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz!) in a historic referendum in Switzerland.]]></description>
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  <title>Switzerland to introduce nationwide firecracker ban</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Zurich’s party hotspot Langstrasse shoots for UNESCO World Heritage status</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Olé Olé Bar owner in Zurich has launched a petition to get the city’s party street, Langstrasse, should be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.]]></description>
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  <title>Summer temperatures return for Switzerland vs. Qatar match this weekend</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The weather in Switzerland this weekend is heating up, as summer temperatures return for Switzerland’s first 2026 FIFA World Cup match versus Qatar on Saturday.]]></description>
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  <title>Sunday shopping expansion blocked by Swiss Council of States</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The Swiss Council of States has narrowly rejected a proposal from Zurich to increase Sunday shopping days from four to 12 per year. Here's what happened.]]></description>
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  <title>Over 20 border crossings in Geneva close ahead of G7 summit</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Geneva has announced it will temporarily close several border crossings between Switzerland and France for the duration of the G7 summit (June 15 to 17).]]></description>
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  <title>EES rollout causes up to 2,5-hour waits at Swiss airports</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Over eight weeks after the EU's Entry/Exit system (EES) was fully rolled out, airports in Switzerland are warning of longer wait times at border control.]]></description>
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  <title>Experts warn of potential medicine price hikes and supply shortages</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Clara Bousfield</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[Experts have warned of potential medicine price hikes and supply shortages in Switzerland, set to hit summer 2026, due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.]]></description>
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  <title>Travellers can now skip border queues with updated QuickZoll VAT app</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Selin Chatzi Ali Oglou</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[The updated Swiss QuickZoll app now supports standard and reduced VAT rates. Travellers can now declare private imports digitally to skip border queues.]]></description>
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  <title>Zurich’s top baby names of 2025 revealed</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The City of Zurich has revealed the most popular baby names in 2025. Emma, Sofia and Sophia for girls, and Finn and Louis for boys, took the top spaces.]]></description>
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  <title>Latest poll: Majority now against “No 10 million Switzerland!” initiative</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Clara Bousfield</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[Switzerland is gearing up to vote on the SVP's 10 million initative on June 14. A recent SRG poll reveals that a majority of Swiss voters now reject it.]]></description>
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  <title>Rents unlikely to rise as Swiss mortgage ref rate stays at 1,25%</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The Swiss government has announced that mortgage reference rates will remain stable, pausing potential rent increases for anyone renting in Switzerland.]]></description>
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  <title>Uber passengers can now record audio on journeys in Switzerland</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Ride-hailing app Uber has launched a new feature in Switzerland to help passengers feel safer. Travellers can now record audio from the app's safety centre.]]></description>
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  <title>1 in 5 adults in Switzerland fear losing their home over housing shortage</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[A new survey shows growing anxiety over housing shortages in Switzerland as voters prepare for crucial referendums on rent caps and a 10 million population cap]]></description>
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  <title>Switzerland named best country to move to for internationals</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Switzerland beats Iceland, becoming the best country to move to as an international, with the possibility of change after the population cap referendum.]]></description>
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  <title>Swiss families to benefit from Deutsche Bahn's 91-franc ticket this summer</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Clara Bousfield, Olivia Logan</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[German train operator Deutsche Bahn is making long-distance train travel more affordable this summer with the launch of a new family discount ticket.]]></description>
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  <title>SBB timetable 2027: What is changing for commutes and cross-border travel?</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[SBB's 2027 draft timetable brings new European routes, expanded night trains, and commuter shifts. Here is how the changes impact travel in Switzerland.]]></description>
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  <title>Switzerland tops global opportunity index 2026 for career success</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Switzerland ranks 1st in the Henley Opportunity Index 2026 for career advancement, combining high earning potential, top education, and quality of life]]></description>
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  <title>EU politicians label upcoming Swiss population vote a "covert attack" </title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[European Union politicians have sounded the alarm over Switzerland's "No 10 million" referendum, warning it could legally force the end of free movement.]]></description>
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  <title>US expats renounce citizenship at record rates in Switzerland</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The US embassy in Bern has seen an influx in appointments as the number of American expats seeking to renounce their US citizenship has surged recently.]]></description>
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  <title>New SWISS route connects Switzerland to India's tech capital</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[SWISS adds direct flights to Bengaluru, India, to its long-haul flight schedule for winter 2026/27. Flights depart from Zurich Airport starting in October 2026.]]></description>
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  <title>Swiss alpine passes to close for exclusive supercar event this June</title>
  <link>https://www.iamexpat.ch/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/swiss-alpine-passes-close-exclusive-supercar-event-june</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Two mountain driving passes in Switzerland, Oberalp and Furka, are set to temporarily close again for an exclusive luxury car event taking place this June.]]></description>
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  <title>Swiss government announces temporary border checks ahead of G7 summit in France</title>
  <link>https://www.iamexpat.ch/expat-info/swiss-news/swiss-government-announces-temporary-border-checks-ahead-g7-summit-france</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Clara Bousfield</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[The Swiss government will temporarily introduce border checks between France and Switzerland from June 10 to 19 ahead of the G7 summit happening in France.]]></description>
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  <title>SBB predicts a massive boom for international train travel by 2035</title>
  <link>https://www.iamexpat.ch/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/sbb-predicts-massive-boom-international-train-travel-2035</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Clara Bousfield</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has shared which international rail routes it expects to see the biggest passenger boom by 2035. Germany comes out on top.]]></description>
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  <title>Swiss government reports 0,5% GDP growth for Q1 2026 despite fuel crisis</title>
  <link>https://www.iamexpat.ch/expat-info/swiss-news/swiss-government-reports-05-gdp-growth-q1-2026-despite-fuel-crisis</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Clara Bousfield</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[The Swiss economy has outperformed initial expectations, as GDP grew by 0,5 percent in Q1 2026. The government also shared the latest employment statistics.]]></description>
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  <title>Hot summer temperatures on the way to Switzerland this week</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[After a cool and wet Ascension Day weekend, temperatures are set to soar across Switzerland, reaching almost 30 degrees celsius in time for Pentecost.]]></description>
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  <title>Aldi Suisse banned from selling Lindt lookalike truffles</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Clara Bousfield</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[Aldi Suisse is no longer allowed to sell its red Moser Roth chocolate truffles as they look too similar to Lindt's Lindor chocolate, according to a court ruling.]]></description>
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  <title>Swiss soft drink Rivella relaunches cans with limited peach flavour</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Clara Bousfield</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[Swiss soft drink Rivella is relaunching aluminium cans to appeal to younger customers and stay on-trend. There’s also a new limited edition peach flavour.]]></description>
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  <title>Why Lindt chocolate just became 20% cheaper in Switzerland</title>
  <link>https://www.iamexpat.ch/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/why-lindt-chocolate-just-became-20-cheaper-switzerland</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
 <dc:modified>null</dc:modified>
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  <description><![CDATA[Lindt &amp; Sprüngli is set to slash chocolate prices in Switzerland by up to 20 percent in 2026 after frequent price increases in recent years.]]></description>
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  <title>SBB signs agreement for direct train to London from Switzerland</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Clara Bousfield</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[SBB, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar have signed a memorandum of understanding, inching closer to a direct train from Switzerland to London becoming a reality.]]></description>
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  <title>Swiss health insurance premiums set to rise at a slower rate in 2027</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Clara Bousfield</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[Comparis predicts that health insurance premiums in Switzerland will rise by an average of 3,7 percent in 2027, the 4th year in a row that prices have risen.]]></description>
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  <title>How the Strait of Hormuz closure could affect Switzerland's electricity supply this winter</title>
  <link>https://www.iamexpat.ch/expat-info/swiss-news/how-strait-hormuz-closure-could-affect-switzerlands-electricity-supply-winter</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <category>Expat Info</category>
  <description><![CDATA[ELCom has warned that Switzerland could face an electricity shortage in the winter 2026/27 if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, due to low LNG supplies.]]></description>
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  <title>Switzerland moves to end mandatory time tracking for high earners</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The National Council in Switzerland has passed a proposal to scrap mandatory time tracking for workers who earn over 120.000 Swiss francs a year.]]></description>
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  <title>Zurich HB crowned the most premium train station in the world</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Zurich HB has been ranked the world’s most premium train station in a study by AllClear travel insurance. Stations in Japan follow in second and third place.]]></description>
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  <title>Lucerne now has Switzerland's lowest corporate tax rate at 11,66%</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Lucerne has replaced Zug as the canton in Switzerland with the lowest corporate taxes, sitting at 11,66 percent in 2026 compared to Zug’s 11,71 percent.]]></description>
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  <title>Switzerland inflation rises to 0,6% in April as fuel costs hit 2026 high</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The inflation rate in Switzerland rose to 0,6 percent in April, as economists predicted, as energy costs due to the war start to push up the cost of living. ]]></description>
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  <title>Swiss roads will be extra busy on these weekends in May and June</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Drivers should expect traffic on north-south roads in Switzerland, especially the Gotthard Tunnel, due to upcoming public holidays in May and June 2026. ]]></description>
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  <title>Swiss Greens propose 80 km/h motorway limit as fuel prices rise 13%</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[With the Strait of Hormuz closure causing energy prices to rise across Europe, the Greens have suggested several measures to save energy in Switzerland.]]></description>
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  <title>It now takes 28 years to save for a house in Switzerland</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Against the backdrop of a housing shortage and global uncertainty, house and apartment prices in Switzerland have gone up by 1,5 percent so far in 2026. ]]></description>
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  <title>National Council rejects halving Swiss citizenship requirements</title>
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  <title>Neuchâtel becomes first Swiss canton to ban balloon and sky lantern releases</title>
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  <title>Switzerland expands summer train routes for 2026</title>
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  <title>End of an era: SWISS discontinues duty-free shopping on flights</title>
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  <title>52% support SVP’s “No 10 million Switzerland!” initiative in new poll</title>
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  <title>Cross-border workers could claim Swiss benefits under new EU rules from 2028</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[The EU has agreed on changes to social security rules that will see cross-border workers claim Swiss unemployment benefits regardless of where they live. ]]></description>
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  <title>Switzerland launches 142 domestic violence hotline from May </title>
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  <description><![CDATA[A new hotline for victims of domestic violence will go live across Switzerland on May 1, 2026. The new number is 142 and will be implemented by cantons.]]></description>
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  <title>Thunderstorms return to Switzerland this week after warm spell</title>
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  <title>3.468 drivers flashed by faulty speed camera in Switzerland</title>
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  <title>How Switzerland ranks among top 20 richest countries in the world</title>
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  <title>Federal Council backs change to Sunday shopping rules in Switzerland</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[Switzerland has moved a step closer to increasing the number of Sundays in a year that shops can open. The Federal Council says it supports the proposal.]]></description>
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  <title>Why Rega tops Switzerland's most popular brands in 2026</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[The 2026 BrandAsset Valuator reveals which brands are most popular in Switzerland. Many are turning to familiar, secure companies amid global uncertainty.]]></description>
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  <title>What Migros' Just Eat partnership means for food delivery in Switzerland</title>
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  <title>Why Türkiye tops best value holiday destinations for Switzerland in 2026</title>
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  <title>Switzerland still reliant on foreign and older doctors, warns medical association</title>
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  <title>Real wages in Switzerland increase for second year in a row</title>
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  <title>Non-EU expats will soon need a permit to buy a house in Switzerland</title>
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  <title>Switzerland sees a rise in job cuts due to AI</title>
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  <title>Swiss gov’t mulls mandatory helmets for e-scooters</title>
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