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Switzerland's Unique Singing Tradition Seeks Global Recognition

December 11, 2025

Switzerland is making a bold move to get its traditional yodelling added to a special list by the United Nations. This list is meant to protect and celebrate cultural practices from around the world. The decision on whether yodelling makes the cut is expected soon. Yodelling is a special way of sin

business

Switzerland and the US Make a Big Trade Deal

December 11, 2025

Switzerland and the US just made a big trade deal. It's a win-win for both countries. The US will lower tariffs on Swiss goods. This means Swiss products will be cheaper to sell in the US. The new tariff rate is now 15%. That's a big drop from the previous 39%. This deal is a big relief for Switzer

sports

Snowboarding and Freeskiing: The Big Event in China

December 1, 2025

The Snow League is back, and this time, it's heading to China. After a successful start in Aspen, the league is expanding its reach. Now, not only snowboarders but also freeskiers will compete. This is a big deal because it's not just about snowboarding anymore. It's a true winter sports league. Th

politics

Swiss People Say No to New Taxes and Women's Mandatory Service

November 30, 2025

In a recent vote, Swiss citizens turned down two big changes. First, they said no to a new tax on the wealthiest families. This tax would have taken half of inheritances over 50 million Swiss francs. The money was meant to fight climate change. But most voters didn't like this idea. The second idea

health

Switzerland's Health Equity: A Work in Progress

November 30, 2025

Switzerland is known for its high-quality healthcare. But when it comes to health equity, the country still has a long way to go. Health equity means making sure everyone has the same chance to be healthy. But in Switzerland, different groups still face different health challenges. A recent study l

crypto

UK Tightens Crypto Rules: What You Need to Know

November 29, 2025

The UK is stepping up its game on crypto taxes. Starting in 2026, crypto platforms will have to report all transactions made by UK users. This move is part of a bigger plan to make sure crypto isn't used to dodge taxes. The UK's tax authority, HMRC, will get automatic access to both local and intern

politics

Switzerland's Big Vote: Should the Super Rich Pay More?

November 28, 2025

Switzerland is about to have a big vote. It's not about who should be in charge. It's about whether the super rich should pay more taxes. This idea comes from a group called JUSOs. They want to tax big inheritances at 50%. The money would go to fight climate change. Only a few people in Switzerland

sports

How Parents and Coaches Shape Young Footballers' Futures

November 23, 2025

Researchers tracked 105 young footballers in Switzerland to see how parents and coaches affect their future careers. They looked at how parents and coaches acted towards the players when they were 13 and 14 years old. The study found that the way parents and coaches work together can really impact w

politics

Ukraine's Tough Choices: Trump's Peace Plan and Global Reactions

November 23, 2025

In Switzerland, talks are happening about a peace plan for Ukraine. This plan involves big changes for Ukraine, like giving up some land and limiting its military. The plan was first made by Russia, but the U. S. says it also had a hand in it. Donald Trump said Ukraine should be thankful for the U.

politics

Ukraine's Allies Gather to Discuss Trump's Controversial Peace Plan

November 23, 2025

High-level meetings are happening in Geneva, Switzerland, to talk about how to end the war in Ukraine. This is happening just before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump. He gave Ukraine until Thursday to respond to his 28-point peace plan. This plan has been criticized because it asks Ukrain