Ready for kindergarten? And are you parents too?: In August, many Swiss children start kindergarten - | a big step for the little ones, but also for the parents ...
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Der FDP-Generalsekretär kritisiert zudem generell die Praxis der Finanzkontrolle:
Die Vorgaben der EFK würden «erheblich von der gewöhnlichen Buchführung» ... Show more
Heat vs. Flight Boom: Switzerland's Damned Dilemma: Switzerland is flying more than ever – | while the heat becomes unbearable. A report about people who ...
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Sunrise cuts off internet access for customers: Because Swisscom is phasing out its copper network, Sunrise is pushing customers towards 5G ...
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Travel insurance - | nothing can go wrong? Not quite...: Those who cancel a trip usually pay high cancellation fees. People with a chronic or mental illness ...
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Stock market boom or bubble? How to protect your money: Are tech and AI stocks facing a crash? The observer shows which warning signals investors must heed now ...
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These souvenirs won't get you stuck at customs: Stones from mountain hikes, shells from the beach, plants, delicacies, or exotic animals are brought home by ...
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Absurd mold drama: Zurich family lives in one room: In Regensdorf, Zurich, a family of five lives in the only mold-free room. The large property management ...
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Noise, commotion, shouting - | everyday life in the National Council: Loud speeches, ringing cell phones, slamming doors - | and important agreements behind ...
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Weekend dad? Why this model is often harmful: Loyalty conflicts and legal disputes poison the souls of children of divorce. Psychologist Claus Koch explains how ...
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No desire for a nursing home: 24-year-old revolutionizes care: In a nursing home at 24? There are hardly any suitable institutions in Switzerland for young ...
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When you suddenly become a selfie subject in your own country: Mass tourism is dividing Switzerland: While locals feel like guests in their own country ...
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"It can't be that you have to justify yourself as a victim for an act you were subjected to." Saskia Leber experienced sexual violence ... Show more
Secret study on massive rockfalls in Zermatt: The Gorner Reservoir project is exploding in costs and delivering significantly less electricity ...
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How a 72-year-old finds new strength with a thrift store puzzle: Sometimes, no clever saying helps against exhaustion, but only a simple activity ...
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🛑 Corporal punishment of children has been explicitly prohibited since July 1, 2026. Although the "right to chastisement" was abolished as early as 1978 ... Show more
The rich don't sweat: The new social divide: The heat wave in Switzerland exposes a blatant social inequality: While the wealthy can protect themselves from ...
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Selling an apartment: Can the neighbor have a say?: Owners of apartments in Switzerland can generally sell or give away their properties freely ...
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The greatest danger to our country is homegrown: An exclusive survey by the Beobachter on national identity shows: The Swiss success model is not threatened by ...
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Afraid of foreclosure? What you should know: A nightmare for many: The bailiff is at the door. But in Switzerland, seizure of assets doesn't happen ...
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“I’m not ready to die for Switzerland. But I am ready to die for everyone I care about.” 🪖 That’s Pierina. This summer, she joined the recruit school in Bière ... Show more
Submitting an AI-drafted complaint to the Federal Supreme Court? Not a good idea!
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Too much toxin in the soil - | Federal government simply raises the limit value: Dangerous PFAS chemicals are contaminating soil and water throughout Switzerland ...
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Prix Courage Podcast: Patient defends herself against doctor: Manuela Eggli suffered for years from the consequences of back surgery. Because the Bern resident ...
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How much Swissness do you have? Test now!: The Beobachter survey on Swissness identified the characteristics that Swiss people attribute to themselves ...
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Secret study on massive rockfalls in Zermatt: The Gorner Reservoir project is exploding in costs and delivering significantly less electricity ...
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Will invalid despite notary - | 2.6 million gone: The Swiss Federal Court declares a million-dollar will invalid despite its notarization ...
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85,000 francs on the side with 29: Mirco shows his budget: For the Beobachter series "The Reckoning," data analyst Mirco reveals how he saves 2 ...
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Gaming PC is scrapped – because of a noisy fan: Because a fan was making noise, a Swiss gamer sent his PC in for repair. Then the device is simply scrapped – ...
beobachter.ch/konsum/handler-verschrottet-einfach-lauten-pc-games-und-videos-verloren-949881
No more exams: Is the level of the vocational baccalaureate now dropping?: The entrance exam for the vocational baccalaureate after an apprenticeship is being ...
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German Rail: Swiss franc rip-off in the on-board bistro: Coffee and burgers on the train cost Swiss citizens up to a third more. German Rail ...
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Too dangerous? Hotel no longer gives blind guest a room: A hotel in Arosa is refusing a blind musician a room - | allegedly out of fear of liability in case of a ...
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Lost suitcase: When you get compensation: Ein zerbrochenes Kiteboard ruinierte Lea Steiners Traumferien. Der Beobachter erklärt, welche Rechte Passagiere bei ...
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Is there compensation for the delayed flight? Check it out: Is your flight delayed, cancelled, or is there a strike? This tool shows what rights you have as a ...
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Tardoc shock: Routine treatment costs four times as much: The new medical tariff Tardoc was supposed to reduce healthcare costs in Switzerland ...
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Arguing parents: “It can affect children for life”: For psychologist Giulietta von Salis, one thing is clear: arguing parents are aware that they are harming ...
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Would you... report someone who steals food? 🤫 👀 Imagine this: You're standing in the supermarket and you see someone secretly packing groceries ... Show more
"I could kick myself for letting us get ripped off like that," says Maria Meyer (name changed). They lost 170,000 Swiss francs, more than their entire savings ... Show more
Tax-saving trick went completely wrong: Zurich resident pays double: Costly mistake: A Zurich GmbH paid double taxes because its alleged registered office in Zug ...
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Problems with your flight? Take the flight rights check!: What begins with anticipation of a flight can end with delays, cancellations, and overbooking ...
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Why eleven-year-olds so often have tantrums: Eleven-year-olds are between childhood and puberty: While some still seem childlike, others already show the first ...
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A beautiful divorce: "That's it, right? We're separating?": Episode 5 of the Observer series "A beautiful divorce": Regula, 52, speaks openly about her ...
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Electric shock via app: Will our cows soon suffer?: Swiss farmers could soon save kilometers of pasture fencing. A proposal calls for GPS collars for cows and ...
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Social media ban for young people? 🚫 Here's what they have to say. The political debate surrounding a possible social media ban for young people is ... Show more
Bicycles, scooters, trash - | that causes trouble on the sidewalk: Bicycles, motorcycles, and scooters have no place on the sidewalk. Anyone caught will be fined ...
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Overtourism? 10 tips for relaxed travel: Be mindful of the needs of locals by making sustainable travel choices. Use local accommodations and avoid overcrowded ...
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Swiss shop for high-quality fashion delivers cheap polyester goods: Observer's warning list: Here are the current dangers lurking for consumers - | Consumer ...
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Getting out of your lease early? That can be expensive!: Anyone in Switzerland who terminates a car lease early often experiences a nasty surprise ...
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Working a side job - | do you have to pay AHV contributions?: Do you earn less than 2500 Swiss francs per year? Then your employer does not have to deduct AHV ...
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200 million francs at risk: Finma halts BZ Berater Zentrum: The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) has halted the asset management business of ...
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Sick or injured abroad: Do you need insurance?: When Swiss tourists travel abroad, they are generally already covered by their health insurance in case of ...
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Swiss mountains on the packaging - | the meat from Paraguay: The slogan "Vo da Bündner Berga" suggests Swiss origin, but Bündnerfleisch comes from Uruguay ...
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💔❤️🩹 Annette and Achim come from very different families - | but both were inherited a strong love of harmony. Too much of a good thing? In the fourth episode ... Show more
Buying an air conditioner? Beware of toxic refrigerants: Summer heat in Switzerland: Is an air conditioner worth it for your home? All about costs ...
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Do I pay for my husband's nursing home costs?: Married couples in Switzerland are legally obligated to provide support - | regardless of their marital ...
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35 degrees in the classroom: Do children have a right to a heat day off?: Must the federal government and cantons protect schoolchildren from classrooms heated ...
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More expensive isn't better: The trick with children's shirts at H&M: Why does an H&M T-shirt with Marvel motifs cost CHF 17.95 in Switzerland ...
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Baby injured? Father spends 39 days in jail for a crime he didn't commit: The Zurich High Court acquits Timo Brändle. The father had been convicted of ...
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Hardly any alimony: "As a man, I'm ashamed of my husband": After a Federal Court ruling on divorce alimony, the community is discussing controversially ...
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Roaming prices compared: How to save on vacation: Roaming prices in Switzerland have fallen sharply: Swisscom, Sunrise, and Wingo are reducing their rates by up ...
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Brilliant: This father is building a learning app for his son!: Because his son needed help with his studies, a father from Zurich developed the AI app Wizuh ...
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«Monat»: The miracle shampoo is said to cause hair loss: The controversial beauty company «Monat» is being sued in the USA for causing hair loss ...
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Questionable surgeries on children: Terre des Hommes wants to take action: Experimental operations on children - | mediated by Terre des Hommes: Following the ...
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When does a phone addiction actually begin? 📱 Part 2 of our street survey! After the question about screen time, we wanted to know for sure: Are we actually ... Show more
He was tortured - | and Switzerland is sending him back: Eric Moukoko fled to Switzerland to escape torture. Although expert reports document the suffering ...
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Want to sell your scrap gold? Beware of clan traps!: Criminal clans in Switzerland are defrauding senior citizens with overpriced carpet cleaning and scrap gold ...
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Up to 25 percent gone: The tax trap when selling a house: In Switzerland, a capital gains tax is payable when selling a house. The amount of this tax depends on ...
beobachter.ch/geld/steuern/so-viel-zahlt-man-beim-hausverkauf-an-den-fiskus-940543
Lex Koller: Who is still allowed to buy houses in Switzerland?: The Federal Council wants to make it significantly more difficult for foreigners to buy real ...
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Which medication helps with which pain?: Painkillers are widely used in Switzerland, but they pose significant health risks. Studies show side effects such as ...
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Laptop too expensive: She wrote a 200-page novel by hand: In Switzerland, those who can't afford a laptop quickly lose touch with society ...
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How embarrassing is your screen time? 🫣📱 We asked around! In our latest street survey, young people pulled out their smartphones and showed us the unvarnished ... Show more
Received a parking ticket or missed a package? Why you should double-check the QR code right now. 🛑👇 In the Lausanne region (and potentially soon throughout ... Show more
"I know about your affair": After affairs and arguments, Annette and Achim decided to separate in 2018. But instead of ending in animosity ...
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