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WEBSwiss parliament agrees to extra 4 billion francs for army. Leave a Comment. This week, Switzerland's parliament voted in favour of spending an extra CHF 4 billion on the nation's military, bringing annual military expenditure to 1% of GDP earlier than planned, reported RTS. The extra CHF 4 billion will bring the total budget ….
Switzerland is expensive, but not for the reasons most think
WEBJan 8, 2020 · For items attracting the top rate of VAT, Switzerland has a cost advantage. For example a pair of shoes would attract 22% VAT in Italy, 20% in France and Austria and 19% in Germany. With a top VAT rate of 8%, Swiss retailers have a clear pricing advantage, however this VAT advantage is rarely seen by consumers. The …
Old Swiss money no longer valid from Friday - Le News
WEBFrom Friday 30 April 2021, old Swiss bank notes will no longer be legal tender. This means they can no longer be used as a valid means of payment. The notes affected are old 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 1,000 Swiss franc notes from the eight series pictured above. From 30 April 2021, the only businesses that will accept these notes are Swiss Rail ...
Swiss national day: 4 things you ought to know - Le News
WEBJul 26, 2024 · 1. The Federal Charter of 1291. Switzerland’s national celebration, held every year on 1 August, celebrates the signing of the Federal Charter of 1291 in early August of that year. The three cantons of Uri, Unterwalden – now the two half cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden, and Schwyz, agreed to stand together against outside judges and ...
What you call Lake Geneva really does matter, according to a poll
WEBNov 28, 2016 · Those at the thin Geneva-end of the lake have a habit of referring to it as Lac de Genève. Residents of Vaud can bring silence to a conversation if they dare to combine the words “ lac ” and “ Genève “. The origins of the name Léman have been lost in time. It is thought by some to have Celtic origins. Roman records show Julius Caesar ...
Switzerland’s cow parade (désalpe/alpabzug) 2023 and its history
WEB3. Charmey Désalpe – 23 September 2023. The désalpe in Charmey in the canton of Fribourg, not far from the hilltop town of Gruyère, is a highly popular event known for striking floral arrangements. The milk from these cows is used to make world famous Gruyère cheese. Charmey is also home to an excellent spa.
Switzerland’s new president in 2022 - Le News
WEBJan 7, 2022 · In Switzerland, the position of president is ceremonial. Switzerland’s executive is led jointly by all seven members of the Federal Council, known as les sept sages (the seven wise ones) in French-speaking Switzerland. From left to right: Guy Parmelin, Alain Berset (vice-president), Simonetta Sommaruga, Viola Amherd, Walter Thurnherr (Federal Chancellor), Ueli Maurer, Ignazio Cassis ...
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Switzerland’s president in 2021 - Le News
WEBDec 31, 2020 · In 2021, Switzerland’s president will be Guy Parmelin, a former wine grape grower from the French-speaking canton of Vaud. He is a member of the Swiss People’s Party (UDC/SVP) and was the party’s president in the canton of Vaud from 2000 to 2004. Parmelin is one of two Swiss People’s Party (UDC/SVP) members in …
The new 10 Swiss franc note hand mystery - Le News
WEB11/10/2017 By Le News. The third in a series of gorgeous new Swiss franc bank notes will be released by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) on October 18th. The 10-franc note keeps its yellow colour, but most everything else in the design and construction is different.
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