Even though we want to make sure cash will not go away – we’re not using it.
The initiative, ‘Cash is Freedom’ collected 137,000 signatures to protect cash usage in the constitution. It’s expected parliament will agree.
But still, we’re now far more likely to use electronic payments. The Swiss National Bank says the use of cash is plummeting.
In 2017, cash was used in 70% of transactions, but last year that was down to just 30%.
We're all getting used to AI
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people in Switzerland use the internet.
Initiative to limit frontalier jobs rejected by State Council
An initiative launched by the Geneva Citizens Movement to limit state jobs to those who live in the canton has been partially invalidated by the State Council.
New rules for social media plannned
Social media is about to get a lot less lawless in Switzerland.
Pâquis to get a facelift
The City of Geneva has given the green light to greening the Pâquis district.
New overnight train from Basel to Malmö
A new direct night train from Basel to the Swedish city of Malmö is set to roll out in mid-April 2026, if Parliament approves the budget.
Winter tyres compulsory in France from Saturday
From Saturday, winter tyres are compulsory in the neighbouring French departments.
