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Low taxes aren't everything: where the rich want to live in Switzerland: Sea view, privacy, plenty of space: Those with a lot of money can largely choose ...
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Swiss court convicts man in ‘dirty kitchen’ murder: Following a fatal dispute over a dirty kitchen, the Dielsdorf District Court in canton Zurich has sentenced a ...
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OpinionZurich is falling behind economically - | companies should be given more attention
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Swiss GDP: Geneva and Vaud overtake Zurich as strongest economic region: Vaud and Geneva together have fewer inhabitants than the canton of Zurich ...
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Hail and floods: Severe weather in Switzerland and Baden-Württemberg: On Friday, severe storms with hail swept across parts of the cantons of Aargau, Zurich ...
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Back to school: classes resume across French-speaking Switzerland: Pupils in French-speaking Switzerland and canton Zurich return to school on Monday ...
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Companies most frequently relocate from the Canton of Zurich - | Zug benefits: In 2025, Zurich lost the most companies to other cantons in Switzerland; Zug ...
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Domestic violence hotline in Zurich sees strong demand: Zurich’s hotline for victims of violence is being “well used”, according to the Cantonal Justice Director ...
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Anti-Semitic attacker in Zurich should have been deported long ago: The Kosovar who attacked an Orthodox Jew in Zurich on Monday should no longer be in ...
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Swiss canton leader voices anger over lack of checks at bar that caught fire: Prosecutors are investigating the owners on suspicion of crimes including homicide ...
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Crans-Montana tragedy: ‘Our hearts go out to you’, say Swiss Abroad: Switzerland is observing a national day of mourning on January 9 in honour of the victims of ...
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Key FactsSwiss Nationwide Mourning After Crans-Montana Fire
Jan 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: swissinfo.ch
- A fire at the 'Le Constellation' bar in Crans-Montana caused about 40 deaths and 116 serious injuries.
- A national day of mourning with a moment of silence is observed across Switzerland on January 9 at 2 pm.
- More than 826,000 Swiss citizens abroad participate in memorials, showing global solidarity with the victims.
- Emotions resonate worldwide, highlighting the strong emotional ties of the Swiss diaspora to their homeland.
Beyond oceans and continents, the Swiss spirit unites us — in mourning, compassion and resilience.— David W. Mörker, vice-president of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSE), speaks about the solidarity of Swiss citizens abroad following the Crans-Montana tragedy.

Paid articlePaywall Inheritance tax: Economist warns of billionaire exodus from Zurich: Economist Reto Föllmi says how high the tax losses would be for the canton of Zurich if ...
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“Historic day” for owners – tenants now demand their share: The abolition of the imputed rental value removes an injustice for middle-class citizens and ...
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Key FactsEnd of Eigenmietwert Sparks Housing Debate
Sep 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The electorate approved the elimination of the Eigenmietwert tax, marking a victory for homeowners after decades of advocacy.
- Right-leaning parties praise the relief for middle-class families and seniors, highlighting increased affordability of homeownership.
- Environmental groups criticize the move for undermining climate protection efforts and risking cuts to building programs.
- Tenant organizations and unions view the outcome as favoring owners disproportionately and call for action on rent hikes and housing shortages.
The unjust Eigenmietwert tax is history.— The Homeowners Association (HEV) reacted predictably with great joy over the victory achieved after years of struggle. The electorate sends a strong signal for tax justice, personal responsibility, and owner-occupied housing.

No house generation: the impossibility of buying property in Switzerland : In many countries, buying a home is slipping further out of reach for young people ...
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Switzerland moves to ban smacking of children: The House of Representatives has voted to enshrine the principle of non-violent parenting in Swiss law.
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Paid articlePaywall '80 percent': Where in Switzerland have property prices risen the most?: Prices of single-family homes and apartments in Switzerland have increased greatly in ...
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Swiss canton holds first general meeting on winegrowing: More than 250 professionals attended the first general meeting of the Valais wine industry on Monday in ...
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Greater transparency called for in Swiss use of medical imaging: More and more scans, ultrasounds and MRIs: doctors are increasingly prescribing medical imaging ...
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Strongest pollen season has begun in Switzerland: After a short break due to the cool weather, grass pollen is now flying in Switzerland ...
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Zurich to test automated public transport service: The canton of Zurich and Swiss Federal Railways want to test self-driving public transport in rural areas from ...
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