Employees in Switzerland can expect pay raises this year; competition for the design of the Holocaust memorial im Bern is launched; and more news in our roundup on Monday.
Companies are forecasting wage increases for 2025
Due to lower inflation, real wages are expected to increase by an average of 0.7 percent this year, almost entirely offsetting the decline in purchasing power experienced since 2022.
And this is also positive for the economy in general, as higher purchasing power also means greater consumption.
The IT and telecommunications sector, as well as the energy, supply, and waste disposal industries recorded the highest wage increases — 2 percent. Employees in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries can also expect above-average wage increases, at 1.7 percent.
Competition launched for the design of the Swiss memorial to the victims of Nazism
The Swiss memorial project — approved b the government in 2023 — is entering a new phase: a competition has just been launched for the creation of a commemorative site in Bern.
The Casino Terrace, in the city centre, will host this future memorial.
“The victims of Nazism and the Holocaust must not be forgotten,” said the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities, a partner in the project, which also emphasises the importance of learning lessons for future generations.
The competition jury is composed of 15 members.
Six of them represent the federal government, the City of Bern and the project’s instigators; the rest are nine representatives from the fields of art, architecture, history, and education.
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Traffic disruptions around Zurich’s central train station
Until July 31st, major construction work at Zurich HB will impact public transportation throughout the city.
Thirteen lines of Zurich’s bus and tram network will be affected. In addition, the Bahnhofbrücke bridge will be closed to motorists, requiring detours.
The following lines are affected:
Tram line 3 runs between Albisrieden and the replacement stop at Bahnhofplatz/HB on Gessnerallee.
Tram line 4 runs from Altstetten Nord station to Sihlquai/HB and on to Seebach.
Tram line 6 runs from Zoo to Central and continues via Limmatquai to Stadelhofen station.
Tram line 7 runs from Wollishoferplatz to Bahnhofstrasse/HB.
Tram line 8 runs from Hardturm to Bellevue (stops F and E) and via Kunsthaus to Klusplatz.
Tram line 10 runs from Zurich Airport to Central and continues via Limmatquai to Tiefenbrunnen station.
Tram line 11 runs from Rehalp to Stadelhofen station to Paradeplatz (stops for lines 2/8/9) and on to Albisgütli.
Tram line 13 runs from Frankental to Sihlquai/HB and on. via Schaffhauserplatz – Bucheggplatz – Oerlikon Station to Auzelg
Tram line 14 runs from the replacement stop at Bahnhofplatz/HB (on Gessnerallee) back to Triemli
Tram line 15 runs from Stettbach Station – Schaffhauserplatz – Central Station – Bellevue – Stadelhofen Station and continues via Kreuzplatz – Römerhof to Klusplatz
Tram line 17 runs Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Werdhölzli to Sihlquai/HB and on to Milchbuck
Bus line 31 will be split and will run from Hermetschloo to Bahnhofplatz/HB and between Central Station and Kienastenwies
Bus line 46 will not serve the route between Okenstrasse and Bahnhofquai/HB until July 31st. Line 46 runs from the Okenstrasse stop via Kornhausstrasse to Limmatplatz and is diverted back via Nordstrasse to Rütihof
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