Kanton Basel-Stadt in the news

Kanton Basel-Stadt launched "Klimpact", a new funding program for projects promoting climate-friendly behavior in consumption, nutrition, and mobility to achieve net-zero emissions by 2037.

Sam Keller, director of the Fondation Beyeler and former leader of Art Basel, will receive the Basel Culture Prize for his significant contributions to the city's art and culture over 25 years.

Kanton Basel-Stadt initiates the Klimpact program to foster climate-friendly living and reduce Scope 3 emissions by soliciting and supporting community-driven projects in consumption, nutrition, and mobility.

Kanton Basel-Stadt launches "Klimpact" to support climate-friendly initiatives in consumption, nutrition, and mobility, aiming for Net Zero by 2037 by fostering solutions for reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

An initiative in Basel-Stadt proposes higher tax deductions for parents to support their children.

A popular initiative in Basel-Stadt seeks to raise tax deductions for children from the current 8,600 Swiss francs to 35,000 for the first child.

Basel-Stadt's unemployment rate slightly decreased to 4.4% in September, while remaining above the national average, with 4,565 individuals reported as unemployed.

The unemployment rate in Basel-Stadt decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 4.4% in September, with 4565 people registered as unemployed.

Kanton Basel-Stadt has subsidized Publibike with an average of 5.40 Swiss Francs per ride, extended the contract with an additional 1.2 million Swiss Francs, and will decide on its future beyond 2030.

Kanton Basel-Stadt is holding an event to discuss its climate neutrality goals for 2037, adaptation to rising temperatures, and how residents can get involved.

Kanton Basel-Stadt provides various poster advertising options for cultural events, including F4 cultural posters, small posters via concessioned companies, and wild posting at designated sites.

Kanton Basel-Stadt is searching for a new operator for the Musical Theater Basel from late 2025, with a recent company formation hinting at a potential candidate.

Health insurance premiums in Basel-Stadt and Baselland will increase in 2027, but less than the national average.

Health insurance premiums in the Basel region are increasing by over 4% in 2027, making them among the highest in Switzerland, with significant variations based on personal factors and location.

Health insurance premiums in the canton of Basel-Stadt are increasing next year, with the federal government publishing the new rates.

In Basel-Stadt, the average health insurance premium will rise by 4.5% to 491.30 Swiss francs monthly in 2027, an increase of 21.10 Swiss francs.

A second round of elections is set for November 1st to decide the presidency of the Basel Appeals Court after no candidate achieved an absolute majority.

Voters in Basel-Stadt rejected an anti-hooligan initiative and a proposal for a collection center, while a judicial election remains unresolved and initiatives in Basel-Landschaft also failed.

Voters in the Canton of Basel-Stadt rejected two cantonal initiatives regarding anti-hooligan measures and a collection center, while also conducting judicial elections.

Kanton Basel-Stadt is considering the Anti-Chao Initiative, aimed at reducing unauthorized demonstrations and holding individuals accountable for related damages and police costs, with both opposition and support for its implementation.