Swiss customs are reminding holidaymakers what not to bring back this summer.
Counterfeit luxury bags, watches and jewellery are seized on sight and destroyed, with 1,442 cases logged last year.
Any cash or securities worth CHF 10,000 or more must be declared on request, and purchases beyond CHF 150 per person trigger VAT of 2.6% on food or 8.1% on other goods.
Souvenirs made from protected species — coral, shells, ivory, certain woods or plants — can be confiscated and lead to fines.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
