The Local - Switzerland (3 hours ago)

One of the stated aims of the EU's new Entry & Exit System is to catch over-stayers, especially those who have over-stayed their 90-day allowance - here's a look at what changes for those who currently travel visa-free to Europe.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 hours ago)

Switzerland might have been hit by storms and downpours recently but one part of the country is on high alert over the risk of wildfires. The public have been warned to be vigilant.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 hours ago)

The European Union confirmed on Wednesday that a delayed new border-check system for non-EU nationals, which will do away with passport stamps, will finally launch in October.

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The Local - Switzerland (9 hours ago)

Geneva police are warning the public to look out for phishing scams after a number of Geneva residents received official-looking letters or emails claiming to be reminders of unpaid parking ticket fines.

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The Local - Switzerland (9 hours ago)

If you haven't been directly headhunted, getting a job in Switzerland can be a tricky and time-consuming process. Here are our readers' best tips for securing a job in the country.

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The Local - Switzerland (10 hours ago)

Have you lost your job in Switzerland? Here's what you need to know about navigating the country's "tough but fair" unemployment system.

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The Local - Switzerland (12 hours ago)

MPs are seeking fairer child custody rules; Switzerland's notorious shaky trains to ensure a smoother ride after overhaul; and other news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

A light aircraft crashed into Switzerland's Lake Lucerne on Monday morning, but it emerged on Tuesday that the pilot and his passenger both survived.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

A proposal that would see Switzerland's treasured daily postal service scrapped and replaced by twice-weekly deliveries has, unsurprisingly, sparked a row among politicians.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

Certain non-EU nationals, including Indian citizens, can benefit from a new type of Schengen visa, which rewards travellers with an established travel history, and allows multiple entries to the EU/Schengen area over a long period of time.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

Out of 19 German-speaking cantons, only 12 currently teach French as a second language in primary schools, and more are thinking of abandoning it in favour of English, which has angered critics.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

If you're travelling to the UK this summer, remember that you or your friends/relatives may need the new £16 travel authorisation known as the ETA.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

Swiss passport gets a good score in international ranking; the area around the popular Oeschinen Lake is at risk of rockfalls; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Fines issued as a result of drivers caught speeding on camera are big business in Switzerland, generating millions of francs in revenue for some cantons. But which cantons are making the most money from them?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Chikungunya infections are on the rise among travellers returning to Switzerland, and local cases have been recorded near the Swiss border. Here's what to know about the mosquito-borne illness and how real the threat is.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Switzerland has been deluged by torrential rain over the last few days, but what's the forecast for this coming long weekend? We took a look to see whether umbrellas would be needed for Friday's August 1st celebrations.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Switzerland's National Day on Friday August 1st is a public holiday, which means most shops and other businesses will be closed.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Schools in some German-speaking cantons are no longer teaching French; Switzerland's population doesn't see neutrality as a priority; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 days ago)

A car plunged off a ferry into Lake Zurich on Saturday, Swiss police said, with the driver able to escape with only minor injuries.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Swiss swimming pools have been making local and international headlines recently for banning foreigners, but it turns out this practice isn't as unusual as you might think. These are some of the pools that only let locals in.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

The new school year starts in August in Switzerland after an average of six weeks of summer holidays, but some cantons give more (or less) time off than others. So when do kids go back to school in each of the country's 26 cantons?

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Whether it's finances, living conditions or fitting in to society, new data shows that life in Switzerland is different for foreigners than for Swiss nationals.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

As summer continues, many festivals and other fun events take place throughout the country. This is what is happening in Switzerland in August.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

As summer continues, many festivals and other fun events take place throughout the country. This is what is happening in Switzerland in August.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

People across Switzerland get busy brunching, lunching and setting off fireworks when the country celebrates its national day on August 1st. But why is it held on the first day of August?

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Poverty level among people with immigrant background has dropped; EU doesn't recognise Emmentaler cheese as Swiss; and more news in our roundup on Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

Over 100,000 people in Switzerland have signed a petition to save specialist poisoning helpline called Tox Info, which risks closure if it can't secure emergency state funding by the end of August.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

With firm start dates now in place (probably) for the start of the EU's new systems of biometric passport checks and online visa waivers, we answer your questions on how these systems will work for tourists, foreign residents of EU/Schengen zone countries and second-home owners in Switzerland, which is part of the Schengen area.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

A heatwave swept across Europe in 2003, making it the hottest summer since 1540. With forecasters noticing similar weather patterns in Switzerland this summer, could this August be as hot as the one 22 years ago?

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

Common wisdom has it that private and professional lives should be kept apart, but does this mean that romances are not permitted in Swiss offices?

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

Associations representing airlines and the European tourism industry have spoken out against the EU Commission's proposal to increase the fee for the ETIAS travel authorisation scheme from the original €7 fee to €20.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

''Shopping tourism' remains popular among Swiss consumers; Zurich offers one month of free public transport to residents over 60; and other news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Pilots have rated Zurich airport safer than both Basel and Geneva airports, according to a comparison of 31 airports across Germany and Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Currently, if you drop your litter in the street in Switzerland, the extent (if any) of your punishment will depend on where you live. But that could soon change as the government now wants to move to nationwide fines of CHF 300 for littering culprits. Here's what you need to know.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

A Green party MP wants to cap sugar levels in soft drinks as average Swiss consumption is double the World Health Organisation recommended limit. With obesity-related diseases on the rise, could Switzerland be about to introduce a sugar tax?

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Swiss deputy wages war on sugary drinks; bank accounts in Switzerland are generating very low interest rates; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

About 25 men of different nationalities, wearing symbols of the Third Reich, were stopped while hiking in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Premium Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli hiked its 2025 sales target as cocoa price hikes passed on to customers outweighed a drop in volumes.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

With a few exceptions, it has been very hot in Switzerland in the past few weeks, making apartments, especially in older buildings, almost uninhabitable. What rights do tenants have if their dwellings are overheated?

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

The European Commission has laid out the start date for the long-delayed biometric passport checks known as the Entry & Exit System.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

More and more tenants are being evicted in some parts of Switzerland; which of the country's lakes and rivers claim most lives; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

From Swiss National Day celebrations to heavy traffic — this is what you can expect in Switzerland in August 2025.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Hundreds of employees at the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva have already lost their jobs, with more layoffs on the horizon.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Travelling to and from Switzerland during a peak season can be a major hassle, with many airplanes landing or taking off late. This situation is especially dire this summer at Basel's EuroAirport.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Most aggressions against train staff in Switzerland are committed by foreign nationals; passengers flying out of the EuroAirport in Basel are experiencing massive delays; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Bestselling Swiss author Martin Suter has written a large number of books, including 'Small World', but says he is actually rather lazy.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

New rules that could impact EU immigrants and a plan for a train between Basel and Malmö – these are among the news stories that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

After the town of Porrentruy in canton Jura prohibited people from neighbouring France to use its municipal pool, another Swiss city, Basel, may follow suit.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Even though politics (like everything else) slows down in Switzerland during the summer months, some topics and debates focused on foreign nationals are ongoing. This is what's happening right now.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The fee for the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation will be €20, not €7, the European Commission proposed on Friday - citing inflation that has pushed up costs during the repeated delays to the scheme's implementation.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

From dodgy bankers to cuckoo clocks, William Tell to Swiss soldiers, Switzerland is a country where myths and stereotypes abound. We separate the facts from the fiction.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The UK's public service broadcaster has announced changes for those living outside the UK to access BBC content. Here's how this affects people living in Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Another Swiss town —Mendrisio in Ticino — wants to close its swimming pools to foreigners; one-third of Switzerland's population struggles to pay bills; and other news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland's obligatory motorway 'vignette' car sticker must be placed on the outside of the vehicle's windshield using its own 'sticky' side - and it seems that using an incorrect sticky tape can land you before the country's highest court.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Under the terms of the agreement between Bern and Brussels, citizens of the European Union have the same access to jobs in Switzerland as Swiss nationals. But are there any restrictions on residence permits?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

A school refuses to hire teacher who wears a  headscarf in class;; cyber terrorists who attacked Swiss domains are prosecuted; and more news in our Thursday roundup.,

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

A ticket for breaking traffic rules is one souvenir you definitely don't want to bring back from your travels through Switzerland. Here's what you should know about the country's driving rules.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

If you are driving from Switzerland to various European destinations this summer, be ready to stumble upon toll booths and toll cameras. Here's what you should know.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Some pieces of Switzerland's legislation are intended for the entire population, while others are specific to immigrants. Here are the ones pertaining to foreign citizens only.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

SWISS airline is rated poorly on an aviation platform; heavier-than-usual travel expected at Zurich airport on upcoming weekends; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland concluded a package of treaties with the European Union in December 2024. What effect could these new agreements have on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP)?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

If you have a permit to live in Switzerland, is your access to the country when returning from abroad always guaranteed?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The majority of Geneva's adult residents have a foreign nationality, study reveals; French company wants to pay Swiss workers below-standard wages; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The number of tick bite cases is increasing in Switzerland, but people often underestimate the danger they pose. Here's how to protect yourself.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland's parliament wants to subsidise a new night train linking Basel with Malmö in Sweden, but not everyone is on board. Why is that?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

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.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Swiss employees earn higher wages than foreigners; and some young professionals from third countries can work in Switzerland — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Whether it's expensive jewelry or important documents, you may prefer not to keep these valuables under your mattress. Where in Switzerland can you place them for protection?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Not wearing one's clothes in designated areas, like beaches for instance, is not illegal in Switzerland. But some communities forbid it nevertheless.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

As you know by now, the Swiss have laws and regulations for pretty much everything — ranging from how to throw away your garbage to how to boil a lobster. But what about nudity? Here's the bare truth.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland has earmarked funds for international train routes; some municipalities have banned public nudity on their beaches; and more news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Fines for littering in public places already exist at the cantonal and communal levels. Now the Swiss government is eyeing a national penalty instead.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

They are great fun, but a recent fatal accident on a Swiss summer toboggan piste, plus a long list of incidents over the years has raised questions about the safety of this activity.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

A number of countries within the Schengen travel area have reinstated border checks. What is the situation along Switzerland's frontiers?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Zurich authorities want to ensure that Rottweilers living in the canton are not dangerous; an MP wants newborn babies to have a pension plan; and more Swiss news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Holidaying in Switzerland can never really be called "cheap" but what about if you're travelling in a campervan or sleeping in a tent?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Many people, both Swiss and foreigners, pay an accounting firm to prepare their tax declaration on their behalf. But this doesn't always work out for the best as one reader testified.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Even though foreign nationals have been flocking to Switzerland for decades, "typical" immigrants of today are different from their predecessors, new research reveals.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Human-caused climate change made recent European heatwaves up to 4C hotter in many cities, pushing temperatures into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people, scientists have said.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Swiss government remains optimistic about the extent of US tariffs; French crooks come to Switzerland to steal cars; and other news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The European Parliament gave final approval on Tuesday to a phased rollout of a new border check system for non-EU nationals which will do away with passport stamps.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

There is a marked difference between the salaries paid to Swiss citizens and foreign nationals, a new study reveals.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

In a move intended to increase the reliability of train service between Stuttgart and Zurich, national rail company SBB has organised a replacement service for tardy German trains running on Switzerland's territory.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Foreigners cost health insurance companies less than Swiss; study sheds 'new' light on immigrants in Switzerland; and other news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

People from outside the European Union can obtain the right to work in Switzeland only under strict conditions. But rules are more flexible for certain young professionals from a number of specific countries.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Evidence suggests that many foreigners pay more in rent than Swiss tenants. Is this due to discrimination, or are other factors at play?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

For a long time, buying tickets for international train travel on the app of the Swiss national railway company, SBB, required various manoeuvres, but the process has been greatly simplified.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

When it comes to mountain rescues, St. Bernards may have met their match, with a Chihuahua being hailed for helping save a man who fell into a glacier crevasse in Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Referendum is launched against individual taxation; government to help indebted people to get out of debt; and more Swiss news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

The snow and ice accumulated last winter by Switzerland's glaciers has already melted away, a monitoring service said, with Friday marking the alarming second-earliest arrival on record of the tipping point known as glacier loss day.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Automatic tip suggestions are increasingly popping up on card terminals at restaurants and cafes across Switzerland. But they're not popular with everyone.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Whether you're visiting Switzerland or you've been living here for years, working out the tipping rules can be difficult. We asked our readers to give us the lowdown on tipping culture in Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

An outdoor pool in Switzerland has reportedly banned most foreign nationals and many tourists for the summer period blaming them for outbreaks of anti-social behaviour.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Hundreds more flights were cancelled across Europe on Friday as French air traffic controllers staged the second day of a two-day strike.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

SWISS airline aims to improve its punctuality this summer; wealthy foreigners will be allowed to shoot ibexes in Valais; and more news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

A Zurich Bank is hitting US clients with hefty fees after passing on extra costs linked to their accounts directly to the customers, according to reports on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Temperatures are rising in lakes across Switzerland, with many seeing record highs due to the recent heatwave. But whilst it might be good news for bathers, it's less favourable for the country's natural habitat.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Tens of thousands of passengers saw their travel plans disrupted at the start of a summer holiday season on Thursday as French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Unlike many English-speaking countries, most shops in Switzerland are closed on Sundays, but that could be set to change as Swiss MPs have voted in favour of relaxing opening restrictions.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

In some countries, neighbours don't need an instruction manual on how to treat each other in a courteous and respectful way. But the Swiss have their own — written and unwritten — etiquette.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Sunday is a traditional day of rest in Switzerland and much of the country pretty much shuts down and there are also tight rules for what people can do.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Eighteen scaffolding towers with high-pressure nozzles have been erected between the old trees in the Pfynwald forest in Switzerland to help scientists understand the future.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Limited Sunday shop openings get support from the parliament; Switzerland prepares a 'just-in-case' pandemic plan; and other news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland said on Wednesday it would close the Geneva branch of the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation because it had neither a Swiss address nor a representative in the country.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The threat from espionage is high in Switzerland as global insecurity increases, with the main threats emanating from Russia and China, the country's Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) warned on Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Naturalisation has often been seen as the best way to secure the right to live permanently in another European country, but this notion is becoming "increasingly fragile”, a new report reveals.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Two Swiss cantons are considering changing the school calendar to prevent students from returning to classes during a heatwave. They want to get school districts across Switzerland to do the same.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Language proficiency is a 'must' for Swiss citizenship, along with other requirements, but does speaking two, or even three, national languages makes the process easier?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Given the chronic housing shortage in many areas of Switzerland, vacant apartments are snapped up soon after they are advertised. How long that is depends on the part of Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The 16-team women's football tournament, to be held in eight Swiss cities, kicks off on July 2nd. Here's an overview.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

When you travel abroad, you may not be aware that some things you purchased in foreign countries are banned from entry into Switzerland, or that you need permission to bring them in. What are they?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Electricity will become cheaper in 2026; Basel University to double fees for long-term students; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Workers from the European Union offer a huge boost to Switzerland's labour market and economy, a new Swiss government report has concluded.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Having an air-conditioned home is not a simple matter in Switzerland, as in many places you must have an official 'ok' to do so. But does your landlord have to sign off on it too?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Temperatures have been high in past weeks, and meteorologists say this is just the beginning. Long-term models predict a scorching summer, marked by exceptional heatwaves — among the hottest in Switzerland's history.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

If you are a legal foreign resident in Switzerland, then some rules apply if you decide to leave the country for a long stay abroad.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

'Upward mobility' among Switzerland's population is 'exceptional' by international standards; government to issue new biometric identity cards; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland has strict rules for obtaining citizenship, even for those foreigners who are employed full time and have steady income. Where does this leave freelancers?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

From the beginning of the new school year on August 18th, students in public schools in the Swiss canton of Geneva will no longer be allowed to use smartphones on school grounds.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland will be hit by an episode of extreme heat this week with the public warned to take precautions. Here's what you should expect in your region

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Working while temperatures exceed 30C is not only unpleasant, but can also be dangerous to health and safety. What are Swiss employers' responsibilities in such cases?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Heatwave alerts issued for Switzerland; expert advises travellers heading to the US to 'clean up' their phones; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Quintessential Swiss dogs, St. Bernards, have a new theme park, Barryland, dedicated to them in Valais.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Yes, this may sound like an oxymoron, since 'Switzerland' and 'money saving' are not usually used in the same sentence. But despite what you may think, you can cut some of your costs while vacationing in this expensive country.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss government is setting new immigration rules, and major train disruptions are underway — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The Swiss government is seeking to enforce two measures concerning foreign residents: one related to the work permit types and the other to family reunification.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

In order to reduce the development of resistance to antibiotics, the Swiss government decided to review the legal framework needed for dispensing these medicines.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The government sets two immigration-related rules; mobile phone use will be banned in Valais schools; and more Swiss news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Europe's happiest retirees live in Switzerland with some 80 percent of people aged 65 to 80 very satisfied with their lives. So what makes Switzerland such a great place to grow old in?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland and the United States are quibbling over the final price of 36 new Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets bought to replace the ageing Swiss fleet, Bern said Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Canton of Fribourg won't have a minimum wage, Switzerland to toughen rules for Ukrainian refugees; and other news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Human remains were found near the Swiss village of Blatten, which was wiped out by a glacier collapse last month, local police said Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland announced Wednesday it was interested in striking a security and defence partnership with the European Union, insisting such a tie-up would not violate the country's cherished military neutrality.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

During the summer holidays, traffic on Swiss roads is quite a bit heavier than the rest of the year. Here are the dates when bottlenecks are set to be the heaviest.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Tourists staying overnight in Lucerne will be charged higher 'visitor tax'; a motion in the parliament seeks to punish motorists who drive too slowly; and more Swiss news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

European Union lawmakers voted on Tuesday to ban airlines from charging passengers for small carry-on luggage in a move strongly opposed by the aviation sector. MEPs also backed several other changes in a boost for passenger rights.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Due to holiday departures, Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) has predicted bottlenecks and major traffic disruptions on numerous Swiss roads. This is what you should know before you leave your house.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Cows are important in Switzerland, so much so that knowing their names might help you get a Swiss passport. The Local's cow-respondent Helena Bachmann tries to explain why the Swiss have such as a legen-dairy relationship with their bovine friends.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

From the European football championship to scores (no pun intended) of music festivals, this is what's happening across Switzerland during the month of July.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

It goes without saying that — given how hard it is to find good apartments in Switzerland — you don't want to have a conflict with your landlord. If you can't totally avoid it, then you should at least know how to solve it constructively.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Foreign Ministry warns Swiss citizens about travel to the United States; SBB to operate 400 extra trains for the UEFA Women's Euro; and other news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

From new rules to obtain a driver's licence to disruption on the rails — this is what you can expect in Switzerland in July 2025.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

During heatwaves, there is nothing more refreshing than plunging into the (relatively) cool waters of Switzerland's lakes. But is swimming in Alpine lakes allowed — and if so, under what conditions?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

With Swiss school holidays around the corner, train travel on some much-travelled lines will be disrupted. Here's what you need to know.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Since its inception 40 years ago, the price of Switzerland's obligatory motorway vignette has not budged. But there is a push in the parliament to change that.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Push in the parliament to double the price of the motorway vignette; major train disruptions ahead; and more Swiss news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland on Sunday urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and immediately return to diplomacy, after the United States joined Israel's war with Tehran by striking Iranian nuclear sites.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in European cities calling for an end to the war in Gaza, hours before President Donald Trump said the US military had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites Sunday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

This year's Art Basel, the world's top contemporary art fair, paints a portrait of a troubled planet, with works embodying the relentless pursuit of happiness and the fragility of democracies.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Europe has thousands of incredible swimming spots around its beaches, lakes and rivers, but which countries have the cleanest and dirtiest waters?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

You know the saying: everything in Switzerland is determined by cantons. This includes extreme weather events as well.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Is Switzerland really the richest country in the world, and why are many dairy foods missing from Migros — these are among the news that The Local reported this week.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Short, intense summer rainfall in Europe's Alpine regions is likely to become more frequent and severe in the future because of global warming, according to a study released Thursday by the University of Lausanne (UNIL).

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Summer holidays are nearly here and you may be getting ready to travel abroad. Here is what you should take with you if you are travelling out of Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Cantonal police in French-speaking areas of Switzerland have seen a sharp rise in so-called "fake police officer" scams. This is what you should be aware of.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Across Europe governments are toughening rules and rhetoric around foreign residents being able to acquire citizenship. Claudia Delpero talks to one of Europe's top experts to shed light on the current trend.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Parliament approves the new version of electronic ID; stalking will become a criminal offence in Switzerland; and other news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland is once again ranked the wealthiest country on earth, but does this mean that every resident is a millionaire, as the study suggests?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Iran's foreign ministry summoned on Wednesday the Swiss ambassador over recent remarks by Donald Trump. But why is Switzerland "responsible" for clarifying the US president's comments?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's central bank announced on Thursday it was cutting its interest rate from 0.25 to 0 percent. What impact will this decision have on the country's consumers?

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