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US scientists have been examining a strange golden blob, found 3,000 metres underwater, and recently revealed their conclusions. Also this week, more on Donald Trump. Welcome to our press review of events in the United States. Every Wednesday we look at how the Swiss media have reported and reacted to three major stories in the …
Swiss luxury property prices continue to rise
2026-05-06
Luxury properties became more expensive in Switzerland last year, although the trend is slowing down. According to the Swiss bank UBS, the prices are likely to plateau soon. According to the “UBS Luxury Property Focus 2026” report published on Thursday, prices for luxury properties have risen by 3% on average. However, growth was lower than …
Why the farm shop works so well in Switzerland
2026-03-14
In hardly any other country are farm shops as widespread as in Switzerland – a product of short distances, high purchasing power and mutual trust. Swiss agriculture is often perceived internationally as the epitome of timeless tradition. But behind this idyllic image, a profound structural change is taking place. While wholesalers dominate the markets worldwide, …
Trump’s first year, Greenland and tariffs, and NASA’s Moon plans
2026-01-21
Welcome to our press review of events in the United States. Every Wednesday I look at how the Swiss media have reported and reacted to three major stories in the US – in politics, finance and science. All eyes were on the Swiss mountain resort of Davos on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump flew …
Swiss inflation drops to zero in November
2025-12-03
Annual inflation in Switzerland fell again in November. Compared to the previous month of October, prices fell significantly on average. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Specifically, annual inflation stood at 0% in November after 0.1% in the previous month, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) on Wednesday. This …
Swiss president: ‘We already have a fair tax system’
2025-12-01
Swiss voters have clearly rejected a political experiment by rejecting the inheritance tax initiative, says Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter. She emphasised that the tax system and climate policy in Switzerland were working. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “The introduction of a national inheritance tax would have unbalanced our tax system,” …
Voters in Fribourg reject introduction of minimum wage
2025-11-30
On Sunday, Swiss voters in canton Fribourg rejected an initiative by the left and workers’ unions calling for the introduction of a minimum wage. In all, 53.54% voted no, with a turnout of 40.6%. The initiative was opposed by the authorities and business circles. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The …
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