The Local - Switzerland (3 hours ago)

European ferry ports have sounded the alarm about the impact of the EU's new EES checks this summer at the same time as global tourism chiefs say travellers from around the world are being put off by the prospect of long border delays in Europe.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 hours ago)

The Council of States, the upper house of Switzerland's Parliament, has refused to allow retailers to open for business on up to 12 Sundays a year.

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The Local - Switzerland (8 hours ago)

Switzerland's political system can be a little confusing for international residents to get their head around. Here's a quick guide to help you understand how it works.

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The Local - Switzerland (9 hours ago)

On June 14th, the results of the controversial and highly divisive bid to curtail immigration to Switzerland will finally become known. But what conditions need to be met for this initiative to pass?

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The Local - Switzerland (10 hours ago)

If you are a non-EU resident flying into Switzerland, expect long lines at immigration booths.

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The Local - Switzerland (11 hours ago)

Swiss business leaders and unions are mobilising ahead of a vote Sunday on capping immigration, which has triggered fears of dire impacts on employment and trade relations with the European Union.

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The Local - Switzerland (12 hours ago)

Switzerland records a spike in violent crime; concrete blocks to ensure the closure of Geneva's borders with France; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

Due to a drop in asylum applications in Switzerland, 108 employees of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) will lose their jobs next year.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

On June 14th, Swiss voters will decide whether to accept the hard-right initiative that seeks to stop population growth by limiting the number of immigrants from the EU allowed to work and live in the country. But could the 'yes' vote trigger a 'preemptive' migration surge?

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

At a Swiss nursing home, Marcelle Mivelaz celebrated her 80th birthday surrounded by friends, as a team of mostly foreign nurses and caregivers ensured the day ran smoothly.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

Switzerland votes on June 14th on an initiative that would seek to stop the country's population hitting 10 million before 2050. Here is an overview of where things stand right now.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

Terrorist threat against Switzerland is heightened, expert says; 'Quickzoll' users are now be able to declare their purchases abroad more accurately; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 days ago)

A co-owner of the Swiss bar ravaged by a deadly fire was charged with forgery on Friday, adding to the numerous charges she and her husband already face over the New Year disaster that killed 41 people.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

Foreign nationals in Switzerland could be slapped with a 'security tax', and a look at claims the country is heading for its own version of Brexit — 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 (4 days ago)

In many of Switzerland's communities, you can see, alongside billboards urging voters to say 'yes' to the immigration-capping bid, a photo of the US President Donald Trump gracing a poster of his own.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

If you come from a country where smoke detectors are obligatory, you may be surprised by the lack of these devices in Swiss dwellings.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

Concerns are mounting at a controversial revision of Europe's air passenger rights, as crunch talks between European Parliament and Council negotiators are expected to continue next week ahead of a June 15th deadline.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

MPs in Switzerland's lower house, the National Council, have approved a right-wing motion that would require foreign nationals residing in the country to pay a fee to contribute to the country's security costs.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

MPs want to impose 'security tax' on foreigners in Switzerland; dual French-Swiss nationals will have to do army service; and more news in our roundup this Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

The current Swiss driving licenses are, like official ID cards, in the same format as credit cards. But very soon a newer version will become available. So will it be obligatory to switch?

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

A win for the 'No to 10 million' initiative in a referendum on June 14th would in years to come impact many aspects of life in Switzerland. But what about cross-border travel with Switzerland's neighbours?

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

The Swiss government will have to create a legal basis for establishing migrant hubs outside Europe where rejected asylum seekers would be sent.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Curbing immigration would endanger the state pension fund; economic growth in Switzerland is expected to accelerate from 2027; and more news in our Thursday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

Almost half of European small and medium companies struggle to find workers with the skills they need but recruitment outside the EU remains "limited” and "too difficult”, a recent Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission had shown.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

If the hard-right's anti-immigration bid is approved at the ballot box on June 14th, when would the Swiss government enact the initiative into new law?

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

With referendum day fast approaching, we asked readers of The Local what worries they have about Switzerland's upcoming 'No to 10 million' vote. Whilst many said they were not concerned about others worried about their future in the country.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

If you have lived in the country a while, you know that things here change at a snail's pace. There are several reasons why the Swiss like to take their sweet time — and it has nothing to do with watches.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

New polls have revealed that two weeks before the June 14th referendum, Swiss voters look set to narrowly reject the controversial 'No to 10 million' initiative.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

As the momentum is growing ahead of Switzerland's vote to cap immigration, many parallels are being drawn with the divisive 2016 Brexit referendum in the UK. An expert explains whether the comparison is valid.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

The Swiss football federation (ASF) said on Tuesday that forward Breel Embolo had been prevented from flying to the United States with his teammates for the World Cup due to a problem with his visa.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

New polls show voters are likely to reject the anti-immigration proposal; shopping in Switzerland is to become more attractive for foreign tourists; plus other news in our roundup this Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

The hard-right initiative seeking to curb the number of foreigners employed in Switzerland would have dire consequences for the country, its opponents have told The Local.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

The European Commission on Tuesday asked nine countries in the Schengen area, including France, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Denmark and Norway to phase out internal border checks, which have been reinstated in some cases for years.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Thousands of playgrounds in Switzerland could be contaminated with lead; MP wants doctors to report potentially dangerous patients to police; and more news in our roundup on Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Some polls show that the 'No to 10 million' initiative could win by a narrow margin. Who in Switzerland is in favour of the hard-right proposal?

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

If the far-right's 'No to 10 million' initiative is accepted in the June 14th referendum, Switzerland could become a hub of criminal and terrorist activity, a law enforcement official said.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

With approval of the anti-immigration vote, Switzerland could become a hub for organised crime, police warn; knife attacker could lose his Swiss citizenship; and more news in our Monday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss voters will go to the ballot box on June 14th to vote on a proposal to limit the country's population by drastically reducing immigration. How worried are you if the anti-foreigner vote passes?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

In the warmer months, spending some quality time in your garden can be wonderful for your mental and physical well-being. But what are people actually allowed to do in their garden in Switzerland?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

With the referendum on Switzerland's controversial anti-immigration proposal soon approaching, new polling data shows that voter sentiment is shifting and experts warn the Winterthur knife attack could have an impact.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

So far, mosty Swiss opponents have spoken out against the far-right's 'No to 10 million' initiative. But as the June 14th referendum date is getting closer, criticism is coming from abroad as well.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

More details emerge about the knife attacker in Winterthur; asylum accounts for only 14 percent of total immigration; plus other Swiss news in our roundup this Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

A man wounded three people with a bladed weapon at the Winterthur train station near Zurich on Thursday morning, in what Swiss authorities have said was a "terrorist act".

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss citizens will finally cast their votes in a long-running debate on whether their country should remain neutral – despite the mounting geopolitical tensions.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

A number of foreign nationals have received official-looking letters lately, telling them they must leave Switzerland by the end of the year.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Foreigners in Switzerland receive fake 'expulsion' letters; Swiss voters will decide whether they should remain neutral; and more news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The UN climate chief said Wednesday that a record-breaking early heatwave scorching a swathe of western Europe was "a brutal reminder of the spiralling impacts of the climate crisis".

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Among various potential consequences of the approval of the immigration-curbing proposal, a new study also warns about bottlenecks and congestion at Swiss borders.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

For more than three decades, Switzerland has been dispensing heroin to addicts. How does this innovative project work?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Anti-immigration initiative could create massive traffic jams in Switzerland; Geneva could prescribe cocaine to addicts; and more news in our roundup on Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Europe, which is in the throes of a record-smashing heatwave this week, is the world's fastest-warming continent and stretches into an even more rapidly heating Arctic.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

From religious holidays and music festivals, to art exhibitions - these are some of the events scheduled to take place across Switzerland in June 2026.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland's insurance providers offer dozens of various coverage options to the country's residents. How can you know which ones you really need and which are redundant — or overlapping?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss are 'hardest workers in Europe'; concern grows over number of EU workers needed if anti-immigration vote wins; and more news in our roundup on Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The Swiss will vote next month on an initiative to cap the population at 10 million -- an anti-immigration proposal that is fracturing public opinion in the wealthy Alpine nation.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss media reported Saturday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

With governments across Europe tightening citizenship and residency requirements, language and country knowledge tests are often framed as measures of integration. But are governments really talking to domestic political audiences?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

If you've spent time in Switzerland, you will have noticed that most shops close on Sundays. It's a part of Swiss law and culture to treat Sunday as a day of rest. But it can be a major inconvenience when you forget to shop on Saturday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

If you have been looking for an apartment for a long time and finally found one you like, you may be ready to fulfil any of your landlord's conditions. But Swiss law places clear limits on what a landlord can demand of new and existing tenants.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland's population might never grow as much far-right suggests, and an SVP official goes against party line to recruit workers from abroad — 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)

AI is transforming job application processes in Switzerland, but candidates are adopting this technology significantly faster than employers, a new study found.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Geneva residents have been warned about disturbances to expect in mid-June. They concern visitors to the Swiss city as well.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Limiting the number of immigrants not likely to solve housing shortage; Geneva businesses urged to set up barricades for G7 summit; plus other news in our roundup this Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The national railway company, SBB, has released its timetable for 2027, featuring some new or improved connections between Swiss and European cities.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The latest opinion polls suggest Swiss voters will back the 'No to 10 million' proposal aimed at limiting immigration in Switzerland. So what will happen after the June 14th vote if that happens?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

More and more Swiss employers are requiring a medical certificate from the employee's first day of absence. However, doctors are not happy about this trend.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Access to Geneva airport will be disrupted in mid-June; Parliament wants stricter regulations for employee medical certificates; and other news in our Thursday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

With its 'No to 10 million' initiative, the far-right Swiss People's Party (SVP) seeks to cap immigration from the European Union. But one of the party's leaders actually recruits foreign employees for her company.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

In the first six months of operation of the new EU digital border system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), almost 7,000 travellers were denied entry into Europe's border-free Schengen area because they stayed beyond their permitted time limit, a European Commission report has revealed.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Cyber attacks are on the rise in Switzerland and there is a reason why criminals consider the country a valuable target.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

If you need to take your bike with you on a train in Switzerland, you should know the rules to avoid getting asked to leave the train.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Skyguide plans to eliminate up to 220 positions, mostly at Geneva airport; SWISS airline scraps three European destinations but adds a long-haul one; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

From a major referendum to a new night train between Switzerland and three European cities, these are the changes you can expect in June 2026.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

After more than a week of rainy and cool weather, Switzerland's residents can look forward to sun and high temperatures at last.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The aim of the hard-right's initiative to cap immigration is to prevent Switzerland's population from growing to 10 million residents. But a demographer says this threshold will likely never be reached even if no cap is enforced.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Swiss demographer debunks the anti-immigration initiative; unemployment in Switzerland is as high as during the Covid pandemic; plus other news in our roundup this Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The number of people refused entry to the EU and Schengen area has risen dramatically, according to new statistics, while thousands of US, UK and Indian nationals have been found to be illegally present in EU/Schengen countries.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

On June 14th, voters in Switzerland will have their say on two federal initiatives, as well as on a number of issues of regional importance. We have selected the cantonal votes that are most likely to matter to local residents.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Besides a new train to London, Swiss national railways, SBB, is also planning to further develop some of its existing cross-border lines.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

More job cuts are announced in Switzerland; Swiss rents are reasonable in international comparison; and more news in our roundup this Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event and pushing into second place Israel, whose participation had triggered a major boycott.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

In Switzerland, when tenants move out, property owners can increase prices for the incoming renters. How can you find out how much previous tenants paid, and what can you do about unjustified increases?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Swiss households would pay higher taxes if SVP's bid to cap immigration becomes law, and government says the immigration-capping proposal has some merits— 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 (4 weeks ago)

The Swiss government and many economists believe the new package of agreements between Bern and Brussels – the so called 'Bilaterals III' - is crucial to Switzerland's prosperity. But one expert thinks otherwise.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Switzerland's government has outlined not only the downsides it sees if the 'No to 10 million' initiative passes in June, but also some potentially positive aspects of the proposal.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

German has more than one special word for the practice of taking a day off to make the most out of public holidays that fall close to a weekend. But which word should you use? That depends a bit on where you are.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Government concedes there are some merits in the far-right's proposal to curb immigration; Geneva announces security measures ahead of the G7 summit; and more Swiss news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Opponents of the 'No to 10 million initiative' are sounding yet another alarm about the potential consequences for Switzerland's residents if the far-right bid to curb immigration passes.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

The number of foreign residents who leave Switzerland to return home is well above the EU average. There are many reasons for that, including no longer having a work permit.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Swiss housing market, especially in big cities, is very competitive. Does paying a 'finder's fee' increase your odds of success?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

A new study has highlighted the shortcomings in Swiss driving aptitude tests for seniors, proposing a more 'standardised' approach instead. But what are the current rules?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

On this day, Christians around the world, including in Switzerland, celebrate Jesus Christ ascending into heaven 40 days after his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Swiss health officials do not foresee a risk of hantavirus epidemic; health insurance premiums to rise further in 2027; plus other stories in our roundup this Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Thanks to sound investments, 2025 was a lucrative year for second-pillar pensions – including for foreign workers employed in Switzerland. And they will benefit in 2026.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The planned direct rail route between Switzerland and the UK has moved one step closer to becoming reality after two international rail companies signed off on an 'important milestone".

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) is warning motorists about the heavy traffic expected on some of the country's roads during the Pentecost weekend, as well as a holiday in June.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Train link between Switzerland and the UK moves one step closer to becoming reality; Zurich police force does not systematically disclose offenders' nationality; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

In a new book titled 'Why Switzerland Became Rich: Facts and Myths of an Economic Miracle,' its author, Swiss historian Markus Somm, outlines the factors that have contributed to the country's impressive wealth.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Many foreign nationals living in Switzerland have a basic proficiency in German, but are shy about speaking it with the locals. A language expert explains to The Local how they to overcome this particular inhibition.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Given that Thursday May 14th, the Ascension day, is a public holiday in all Swiss cantons, most (but not all) businesses will be closed.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland relies heavily on people from the EU to fill the gaps in its labour market. A new study shows how significant the shortage could be with the approval of the 'No to 10 million' initiative in a referendum on June 14th.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Researchers have made the ground shake in southern Switzerland, triggering thousands of tiny earthquakes in a monitored setting, as they seek to discover seismicity insights that could reduce risks.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss labour market would be short of tens of thousands of workers if anti-immigration proposal passes; electricity prices in Switzerland could soar due to war in Iran; and more news in our roundup this Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Government figures reveal that wages of some foreign residents who hold permit B are quite a bit higher than those with C permits – and even exceed the income of Swiss citizens.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's UNESCO World Heritage includes 13 cultural and natural sites. With their spectacular views and impressive histories, they are all worth a visit.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

An immigration-curbing initiative has a chance of passing, the 'immigration tax' would be of no value to Switzerland, and vegetables in Swiss stores are polluted with PFAS. Catch up with these and other stories that The Local reported this week.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

If the proposal to cut immigration is accepted by Swiss voters, the subsequent demographic shift would impact the country's labour shortage and pension fund reserves. But the move's instigators say those consequence an be avoided.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Properties in a Swiss mountain resort are most expensive in the world; The Gotthard Pass reopens to traffic today; plus other news in our roundup this Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss voters look set to back a controversial proposal aimed at cutting immigration that could send shock waves through Switzerland and the EU. Editor Helena Bachmann says Swiss voters appear to have fallen victim to scare tactics.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss government ministers have analysed a parliamentary report about the viability of proposed immigration tax - an 'entry fee' that foreign nationals would have to pay if they settle in Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss government examines the feasibility of immigration tax; border checks to be introduced during the G7 summit; and more news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

As the US election is only days away, it is interesting to look at the reasons that push many American citizens living abroad — including in Switzerland — to take a drastic and irrevocable step of renouncing their US citizenships.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The phenomenon of US nationals in Switzerland giving up their citizenships is not new, but now there is a different twist to the old story.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The US has given the European Union an ultimatum - grant access to sensitive police data or else lose access to visa-free travel for EU citizens.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The Swiss People's Party (SVP) bid to cut the number of EU nationals allowed to work in Switzerland has been rife with grey areas. Now some of them are a bit clearer.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Geneva mulls closure of border crossings next month; most luxury car thefts are reported in Geneva and Vaud: and other Swiss news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The vote on immigrant numbers has been hogging the headlines, but there is another issue at stake in Switzerland's June 14th referendum.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

If you are a new arrival in Switzerland, or are about to move here, you may be uncertain about what portion of your income will be eaten up by rent.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Immaculately dressed in Victorian costume, Sherlock Holmes devotees gathered at the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland to recreate the intrepid detective's fateful duel with his nemesis Professor Moriarty, 135 years on.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Immigrants 'essential' for funding Switzerland's state pensions; more trains will circulate during Ascension and Pentecost weekends; plus more news in our roundup this Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Veggies may be healthy, but a new analysis reveals that most of those on sale in Swiss stores are contaminated.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Though by a narrow margin, a rightwing bid to curb immigration to Switzerland looks likely to be accepted at the upcoming referendum.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's retail sector would suffer major losses if the rightwing bid to drastically limit immigration is approved at the polls, Migros' head says.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's largest retailer relies on foreign workers to guarantee supply; Valais bans SVP's anti-immigration poster; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A Swiss museum made a splash on Friday by inviting in the public in their swimwear to enjoy Paul Cezanne's iconic paintings of people bathing.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

MPs say 'no' to shorter wait for Swiss citizenship and more companies in Switzerland continue to cut jobs — 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)

After some delays due to logistics, Switzerland's first national telephone number for victims of domestic abuse - 142 – has gone live on May 1st.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

During a special session held on April 30th, MPs turned down a proposal to halve the wait time before a non-EU foreigner can apply for citizenship.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Deputies reject easier naturalisation requirements; cases of identity theft are soaring in Switzerland; plus other news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland has several different types of work permits. Which one you are eligible to obtain depends on various factors.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

As jet fuel prices continue to soar – including for Switzerland's airlines – spending summer holidays abroad in 2026 will become quite a bit more expensive.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Residents of Switzerland spend almost 15 billion francs a year on online purchases from companies abroad. Products may seem cheaper but, as one lawmaker points out, this merchandise may not be safe to use.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Latest poll reveals that the anti-immigration initiative will be approved by Swiss voters; family benefits for cross-border workers will continue to be calculated "according to Swiss standards; "and more news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court on Tuesday dismissed a money laundering case against Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, who has been incarcerated in her home country.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Two Lucerne companies have this week joined the long list of Switzerland-based firms that are cutting their workforce.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Due to mass layoffs in Lucerne, over 100 people lose their jobs; a Swiss initiative seeks to tax air fares in order to boost rail travel; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

The cost of living in Switzerland is higher - sometimes by much - than in many other European countries. But what is the situation with taxes?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

In an upcoming national referendum, voters will decide whether to drastically limit the influx of foreigners into Switzerland. Doing so would increase how fast the country is aging.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

After standardising chargers for mobile phones, from Tuesday new computers sold in EU countries must also use the USB-C charging point, as the latest phase of EU anti-waste legislation comes into force.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

French-speaking cantons are unanimously opposed to limiting immigration; anti-smoking group wants to ban vaping on Swiss train platforms; plus other news in our roundup this Tuesday,

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Regardless of whether you leave your employment voluntarily or not, your company in Switzerland is obligated to provide you with certain documents and sometimes also financial compensation.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

There are a number of ads on the internet from law firms offering their assistance in obtaining a work permit, or even citizenship, in Switzerland. Do you really need a legal specialist to help you do that?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

As the Swiss People's Party (SVP) initiative to limit immigration is gaining momentum before the June 14th national referendum, it is worth remembering that efforts in Switzerland to curb the influx of foreigners are nothing new.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Immigrants are keeping Switzerland's population young; Swisscard cuts 40 jobs at its Zurich headquarters; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

The Eurovision Song Contest is famous for celebrating everything from cross-dressing ballad singers to heavy metal bands in monster masks, but geopolitics is threatening its 70th anniversary edition.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

In Switzerland, barbecuing in the great outdoors is a must in the summer. But what does Swiss law say about grilling while enjoying the nature? Here's what you need to know.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

The populations of certain countries in Europe are expected to grow by 2100, but there will be a big drop on average across Europe, new predictions reveal. So which countries will see a population growth?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Switzerland said Friday it had begun sending staff back to Tehran and would gradually reopen its embassy, enabling it to continue as a facilitator for diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

If you own a flat (or want to buy one) in a building in Switzerland that is managed by a homeowners' association, there are certain duties and responsibilities you will have. Here's what you should know.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

There are some great one day hikes within easy reach of the Swiss city of Geneva but some are easier than others, writes Monty Pierce Jones.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

US president criticises Switzerland yet again, and Swiss police warn of disastrous effects of the anti-immigration proposal — 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 (2 months ago)

The daily use of digital technologies is a mark of a developed, forward-looking society. How is Switzerland doing in this respect?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

The Swiss are pretty money-savvy and good financial standing is important to them, so what does this mean in terms of credit scores?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Europe is bracing for potential jet fuel shortages resulting from the ongoing international conflict in the Middle East. If your flight is affected, what are your rights?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Switzerland's Police Officers' Association has warned that cooperation between the country's law enforcement agencies and the EU would be jeopardised if the bid to limit immigration is approved at the ballot box.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Booking the cheapest fares with Swiss airlines soon means packing lighter. The new 'Basic' ticket changes what counts as included baggage

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Police Officers' Association opposes the rightwing anti-immigration initiative; the EU could force Switzerland to pay millions to unemployed cross-border workers; plus other news in our roundup this Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Since mid-April Americans can benefit from a hugely reduced fee to renounce their US citizenship and many are now opting to take that route, campaigners say.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Depending on the distance from your home to work, your commute, whether by car or public transport, could end up being quite expensive. Will the company you work for in Switzerland refund these costs?

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