poverty
Caritas warns working poverty is being underestimated
Caritas says around 360,000 employed people in Switzerland cannot make ends meet and is calling for targeted measures as health insurance premiums rise.
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poverty
Why hundreds of thousands of working people in Switzerland remain poor
Around 360,000 people in Switzerland are employed but still struggle to cover basic household costs, according to Caritas.
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culture
New Swiss Film 'A Happy Family' Wins Acclaim for Unmasking Poverty in Zurich
Garnering international awards, the Swiss drama 'A Happy Family' is being praised for its powerful portrayal of economic precarity in Zurich, putting a spotlight on the often invisible struggles of the country's working poor.
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social issues
Swiss Food Bank Rescues Record 8,500 Tonnes of Food for Those in Need
The Schweizer Tafel food bank announced it saved 8,500 tonnes of food from going to waste last year, an 11% increase from 2024. The donated goods, worth over CHF61 million, were distributed to social institutions across Switzerland.
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society
Swiss poverty rate holds steady at 8.1%, employed poor increases
Latest statistics show rising poverty among working population despite overall stable poverty rates
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society
Caritas charity lights thousands of candles in Bern for poverty awareness, as Swiss poverty rates continue rising since 2014.
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