The Local - Switzerland (15 hours ago)

Swiss trains are known for their punctuality — a reputation that is mostly justified. But there are also some that arrive late, even very late, and many of them are international services.

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The Local - Switzerland (17 hours ago)

The UK's ETA visa waiver becomes obligatory for Europeans from Wednesday April 2nd, but there is still confusion for certain British dual nationals who have received very different official advice from the UK.

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The Local - Switzerland (17 hours ago)

From April 2025 Switzerland's government is offering higher bonuses to encourage property owners to harness the sun's clean energy.

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The Local - Switzerland (17 hours ago)

Swiss passports and identity cards never indicate where a person was born, but the commune and canton their ancestors came from. But what happens if you have no Swiss roots?

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The Local - Switzerland (21 hours ago)

Fewer people in Switzerland were in debt in 2024, Geneva imposes ban on plastic utensils plus other news from Switzerland on Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (22 hours ago)

From Wednesday, April 2nd the UK's new ETA travel authorisation system will be obligatory for European travellers. Here's how it will impact residents of European countries.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Eight percent of people in Switzerland, one of the richest countries in the world, were living below the official poverty line in 2023, the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) said on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Given Switzerland is a small country with a limited supply of land (and a housing shortage as a result), the construction priority is given to main residences. Building of secondary homes is strictly regulated and in some parts banned altogether.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Residents of Zug may well be the luckiest people in Switzerland: their health insurance will not only NOT increase, but it will actually fall. How is this possible?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

While the cost of living is generally high across Switzerland, in some cantons and municipalities, your purchasing power will be greater than in others.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

SBB to prioritise mainline trains, Switzerland has higher purchasing power than neighbours Germany and Austria and more news in our Monday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Though Switzerland's rail network is known for its punctuality and efficiency, in terms of speed its trains trail behind the rest of Europe. Why is that, and will it change?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

The number of accidents involving cyclists in Switzerland has shot up in recent years and there are reasons to explain the rise.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Whether you're commuting to work, training for your next Bike-A-Thon, or simply like to explore the Swiss countryside on the weekend – as a cyclist, you take part in traffic and must be aware of Switzerland's rules of the road.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

The skies over Switzerland will reveal a unique spectacle on Saturday when a partial eclipse of the sun takes place.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

From April 2025 the UK will demand European travellers obtain an ETA travel authorisation, but when will the EU / Schengen area finally roll out its own equivalent visa-waiver for non-EU arrivals?

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

This weekend the clocks will go forward across Europe but back in 2019 the European parliament voted to end the biannual changing of the time. What happened to the move and could it be back on the agenda once again?

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Zurich residents have been handed a month-long tax deadline extension after the website for making tax declarations was hit by technical problems.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Zurich residents get a month-long tax deadline extension; Geneva court rules against generalised 30 km/h speed limit; and more news in our roundup on Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

An eye-watering €243 million will be at stake in 12 countries across Europe on Friday in what is the biggest ever EuroMillions jackpot.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

You probably have a stock of some essential goods at your home, but likely not the right ones and not in sufficient quantity to survive a disaster. Swiss authorities steer you in the right direction.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

US President Donald Trump signed his latest executive order on Tuesday, which aims to tighten requirements to register to vote. Here's how it affects the voting rights of Americans in Europe.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

Nearly half of medical professionals working in Switzerland are of foreign origin, and the medical association is sounding alarm about this growing trend.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

Public is invited to test Switzerland's new electronic ID, which is on its way to becoming a reality after years on implementation. But what exactly is this e-ID and how will it be used?

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

Switzerland's residents can test the new electronic ID before it is officially launched; medical association raises alarm over the growing number of foreign doctors practicing in the country; and more news in our Thursday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

It is generally believed that the ultra-rich in the United States support their president, if only because he is business and tax-friendly. But when it comes to protecting their wealth, they seem to like Switzerland more.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Depending on where they come from, foreign nationals in Switzerland have either sweeping or limited rights. But what about being able to join military or civilian services, if they want to?

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

A Copenhagen-based think tank has unveiled an ambitious plan to create a 21st-century integrated pan-European 'Metro-style' rail network by 2040. But how realistic is it?

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

The Swiss may not have a reputation for being funny but they actually have a great sense of humour. The Local compiled some jokes and funny quotes about Switzerland for our readers' enjoyment.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Public in Switzerland warned about fake tickets being on sale for the Eurovision; Basel will pay car owners to give up their vehicles; and more news in our roundup on Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

What happens if you work in Switzerland but live in a neighbouring country and then lose your job? Are you entitled to unemployment benefits and who pays them?

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

For the first time, long-term government data reveals how many people settle in Switzerland, and how many eventually leave the country.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

The number of serious criminal offences in Switzerland has risen but more in some Swiss regions than in others.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

From music festivals to traditional Easter processions, these are some of the events to enjoy in Switzerland in April 2025.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Swiss police report an increase in violent crimes; Swiss airline cut number of flights to US; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

The Swiss government has outlined its opposition to a popular vote aimed at halting immigration when the population nears 10 million. But it has failed to come up with a counter-proposal meaning the referendum will go ahead.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

If you a pensioner with a foreign passport, what are your chances for a mortgage in Switzerland? And what happens if you already own a property but need to renew your mortgage after retirement?

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Nine years after the obligation was scrapped throughout Switzerland, all Zurich dog owners will have to attend, from June 1st, a training course called Hundegesetz in German.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Unofficial sites offering to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) to enter the UK have been charging upwards of £80, despite being no easier or quicker to use than the official site that charges only £10. If you've already paid, can you get your money back?

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Smaller than other two Swiss airports, Zurich and Geneva, EuroAiport has ambitious plans to increase its terminal capacity by 2030.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Swiss tenants will have more transparent rents; Geneva's public health insurance idea is scrapped; and more Swiss news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Much has been said and written about Switzerland's middle class – a socioeconomic group that falls into the median range of income (between the wealthy and poor) for the geographic area in which they live. This is what we know about them.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Taxes for immigrants are debated in the parliament, and health insurance deductibles are set to rise — 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 weeks ago)

The rules for obtaining a work permit for third-country nationals are strict, but a member of Switzerland's parliament is trying to facilitate the process for foreigners with Swiss roots.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland must prepare its hospitals for war, the country's Council of States has voted.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland's national airline carrier Swiss announced on Friday it had cancelled all flights from Geneva and Zurich to London's Heathrow Airport.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Thousands of French-speaking Swiss residents want to live in France; Swiss hospitals are urged to prepare for war; and more news in out Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss legislators have decided to raise the minimum deductible of the obligatory health insurance scheme to counteract the high cost of Switzerland's healthcare.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

In its attempt to provide high-speed internet everywhere in Switzerland, the Federal Council is putting a broadband promotion law out for consultation.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland's central bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 0.25 percent on Thursday, citing "high uncertainty" in the global economy.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

A short work week is not a new concept in Switzerland, though it has never taken off. Basel-City is launching its own trial to see if this system could be successful.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The sands have shifted significantly in Europe since Donald Trump's return to the White House, with spending taboos being broken, new alliances being formed and a page being turned with the UK.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Health insurance co-pay will go up; Basel to test a four-day work week with full pay; and other Swiss news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The Council of States is debating two proposals aimed at protecting young people in Switzerland from the harmful effects of social media.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

If you live abroad, do you have the right to seek treatment from a doctor or hospital in Switzerland?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

With a strong and resilient job market, Zurich is a major destination for international workers. But how important is speaking German - and can you get by if you only speak English?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss lawmakers have backed a report recommending tightening the rules on banking and reinforcing the supervisory authority, almost two years after Credit Suisse imploded.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

One of the mysteries about Switzerland is why the country uses CH for postal codes, stamps, car stickers, and internet addresses. Here is the answer.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss people may have a reputation for honesty, but more than a million people were listed in the national register of public transport fare dodgers in Switzerland at the end of 2024 — the highest number since the records were created in 2019.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss MPs veto a proposal seeking to impose higher taxes on the wealthy; and more news from Switzerland in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

There's a new requirement for an electronic visa waiver for travellers from Europe to the UK, and unfortunately where there are online processes, there are also scams and unauthorised websites.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Neutrality has been the backbone of Switzerland's very existence since the beginning of the 19th century. But given the events of the past three years, can the country still claim to be 'neutral'?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Despite its neutrality, Switzerland needs to get ready for the possibility of Russian 'invasion,' a high-ranking American general has warned.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland's finance ministry trimmed its 2025 and 2026 growth forecasts on Tuesday, citing a global climate of "considerable uncertainty".

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

French is one of Switzerland's official languages, but you wouldn't know it if you fly from, or into, Zurich airport.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

MPs refuse third-country family reunification rights to Swiss citizens; the number of fare dodgers has increased in Switzerland; and other news in our roundup on Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Under a controversial new proposal, newly-arrived immigrants would have to pay a fee for the first 11 years of their residency in Switzerland. What is behind this move?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Since taking office in January, US president Donald Trump has been announcing budget cuts for UN agencies as well as NGOs based in Geneva — which have already claimed thousands of jobs.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Another move is underway to impose tax on foreigners; Federal Court convicts landlord for charging excessive rent; and more Swiss news in our Monday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow's war against Ukraine, European countries are debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defences in the face of Russian aggression.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Donald Trump makes UN employees in Geneva answer questions and Swiss patients may soon lose their right to choose doctors — these are among the news that The Local reported this week.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

An apparent technical glitch in the UK's new ETA electronic visa-waiver is effectively barring entry to the UK to some British dual nationals, The Local can reveal.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland's main banking app Twint has announced changes with new features that make it easier to make online purchases. Here's what you need to know.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Swiss patients have always had the right to choose their doctors freely. But this could change in the future.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

March is probably not the most favourite month for Switzerland's residents because this is when the taxman cometh. But like it or not, you should not miss the deadline.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

A number of new flights will operate between Switzerland and European as well as North African airports from April and through the rest of the spring and summer.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Americans in Switzerland to protest at Tesla dealerships, Geneva to boost aid to international organisations and more news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland has strict rules concerning the right of residence for foreign nationals. Usually, it is tied to work permits and employment — but not always.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Measles cases doubled in Europe in 2024 to a 25-year high, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, stressing the importance of vaccinations to curb the illness' spread.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

From new cyber attack law to travel authorisation requirement for the UK — these are among the changes you can expect in Switzerland in April 2025.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

US President Donald Trump has already withdrawn his country from some international organisations in Geneva, but he is clearly not done yet.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Rules for Airbnb rentals in Zurich may become more restrictive; car insurance to become more expensive; and other news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Some parts of Switzerland are an absolute must-visit, but you will need to plan carefully to avoid the crowds — and be ready to pay, otherwise your trip might be memorable for all the wrong reasons.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

More foreign nationals live in the city and canton of Geneva than almost anywhere else in Switzerland. New data reveals who these people are.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The Swiss parliament has elected a new member of the Federal Council who will replace the outgoing Defence Minister, Viola Amherd. But what will his role be?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

We asked our readers in Switzerland if they had experienced any form of racism or xenophobia living in the country. Here's what you had to say.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Some may say the Swiss have never been overly happy about the number of foreign nationals in the country, but a new government study shows there is more xenophobia now than previously.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Fish in Lake Geneva -- Western Europe's largest lake that lies between Switzerland and France -- are under threat as its waters warm and become increasingly stagnant.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland's population is more xenophobic than previously, new study shows; parliament elects a new member of the Federal Council; and other news in our Wednesday roundup.

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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 (3 weeks ago)

If you've lived in Basel a long time, chances are you are no longer appreciating how special the city really is. Here are six things (some) Basel residents take for granted.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Moving from one house to another is complicated enough, but in Switzerland this process also requires some administrative steps that may not be common elsewhere.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

EU countries granted citizenship to more than a million residents in 12 months, so which countries are naturalising the most foreigners?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The Swiss city of Basel is currently in the grip of its impressive annual three-day festival known as Fasnacht. Enjoy the pictures.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

As a last step in a lengthy and bumpy process, the Swiss parliament has finally approved the long-awaited transfer of Moutier from the canton of Bern to Jura.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Deputies in Switzerland's Council of States finally approved a reform of the longstanding legislation by allowing separate, rather than joint, taxation of spouses.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Individual taxation of married couples gets a boost in the parliament; deputies move toward tighter controls at Swiss borders; and more news in our roundup on Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The Swiss government is not doing enough to defend Geneva-based international organisations and NGOs whose operations are threatened by US President Donald Trump's decision to cut foreign aid, the region's leader said Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland's childcare costs are among the world's highest, although there are some ways to save. Originally from the United States but now raising children in Zug, writer Ashley Franzen takes you through some of the most important things you need to consider when finding childcare in Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

A new international study has found that Switzerland is not a great country for women to work in, not least because of the ongoing gender pay gap, with women continuing to earn less than men.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Basel will host this year's edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) from May 13th to 17th. Local authorities want to ensure all attendees have not only a great time, but are safe from harm as well.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Under current European Union regulations any airline passenger whose flight is delayed by three hours or more is entitled to compensation – but that may be about to change.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

If you are a US citizen living in Switzerland (or anywhere else outside the United States), you probably know about FATCA. The Swiss Federal Council wants to amend its rules.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland's security is inextricably linked to that of the wider European continent, the neutral country's outgoing defence minister said on Saturday, warning that geopolitics was currently shifting at a worrying speed.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

More than half of Swiss companies were found non-compliant with the equal pay law; Zurich legislators want local residents to have priority for scarce housing; and more news in our Monday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

As a foreign national in Switzerland, your permit is a very important document, as it allows you to stay and work here. But what happens when it expires?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Relations between the United States and Europe have historically had their ups and downs, but a storm has now blown up as a result of Washington's recent strategic shift. Will it blow through or get more intense?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Switzerland's health system is highly rated internationally, and a new report reveals where – according to patients – its strengths and weaknesses lie.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Discrimination of foreign tenants, and plans for direct trains between Switzerland and London — 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)

While talks of a direct train between Swiss cities like Geneva and Zurich, and the UK capital have been on-going for a while, the project is now on the right track.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

More than 120,000 Britons were naturalised in European countries since the 2016 Brexit referendum, according to the latest data on citizenship acquisition published by Eurostat.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

From a world-famous carnival to a stunning display of tulips, these are some of the events to check out this March across Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Picking up passengers at Zurich Airport can be very expensive. Since the latest price increase, an hour of parking in the arrivals area costs more than a whole day in the parking garage.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Swiss government study shows high rents have not abated; Zurich airport is charging exorbitant 'wait' fees; and more news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

If you shop in one of Switzerland's supermarkets, you will not find any unpasteurised milk. But that doesn't mean you can't buy it elsewhere in the country.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

With many countries in Europe imposing new or tougher language requirements for residency or citizenship, experts say it's no surprise given the rise of nationalist parties and the importance of language to national identity.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

A recent advert seeking tenants for a vacant apartment in canton Lucerne mentioned that "only Swiss" applicants will be considered. But is this legal?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Swiss politicians want the national rail company, SBB to take over the Geneva to Lyon line that is currently run by French operator SNCF to end the frequent delays and disruptions.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Apartment advert seeks only Swiss tenants, excludes foreign applicants; cash to be enshrined in the Constitution; and other news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Foreigners living in Switzerland may be wondering what their basic rights are compared to Swiss citizens. The answer depends on several factors.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

The EU's much-delayed EES system of biometric passport checks could begin in October this year, after an agreement was reached on Wednesday between member states.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Many Swiss politicians are aghast at the actions and behaviour that US President Donald Trump has demonstrated since he took office in January.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Twenty years after the US began sharing a database of those flying in and out of the country in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, and other countries followed suit, Switzerland's parliament has also passed a law to this effect.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Given a chronic housing shortage in many parts of Switzerland, apartment seekers may fall for adverts offering 'free' initial rent. Here's why you should not be tempted by these offers.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Geneva's tenants get ready to launch the 'affordable housing' referendum; a party urges Switzerland to withdraw from the WHO; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The UK is expanding its new electronic visa waiver, known as ETA, to all EU and EFTA citizens from April — but what's the deal for dual nationals in Switzerland?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

An international analysis shows the current ranking, from the cost perspective, of Switzerland's public universities. How do they compare to others in Europe?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The US Congress is considering legislation known as the SAVE Act, which could have a major impact on the voting rights of Americans living in Europe.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss MPs have finally set a date for when payments of an additional month's state pension will begin.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Though Stefan Meierhans may not be a household name in Switzerland, he has a very important mission: to make goods and services less expensive for Swiss consumers.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

MPs confirmed that 13th pension payment will begin in December 2026; government price watchdog saved 120 million francs for consumers in 2024; and more Swiss news in our roundup on Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

During the negotiations between Bern and Brussels which concluded in December 2024, Switzerland's 'safeguard clause' for EU immigration was the biggest bone of contention. What is its status now?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

On March 3rd, the Federal Housing Administration (BWO) has cut its reference interest rate. What does this mean for Switzerland's tenants?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Both chambers of Switzerland's parliament have began their spring session on March 3rd. These are some of the issues that will be at the forefront of the debates in the coming weeks.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

There are online tools in Switzerland that can help tenants determine whether their landlord is overcharging them.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss government to lower interest rates which will allow rent reductions and more news from Switzerland on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

If you happen to glance around while driving in Switzerland and see a person whose hands are not on a steering wheel, don't be alarmed. From March 2025, it has become legal — but in some situations only.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's central bank boss said bitcoin is too volatile and not liquid enough for use as a reserve currency, amid calls for a referendum on the issue in the wealthy nation.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A move to obligate some dual citizens to serve in the Swiss army, and how Switzerland's healthcare system outperforms other countries' — 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)

True to his campaign promises, US president Donald Trump is threatening to impose 25-percent tariffs on imports from the European Union. But the Swiss president is not worried about this prospect.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A new ranking places Zurich's Universitätsspital in the top-10 of the world's best hospitals. Why does it score so high?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Best Swiss hospitals are revealed in an international survey; government considers banning smartphones in schools; and more news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland has a unique system of direct democracy which can allow people a greater say in the way the country is run, but certain parts of the country use this clout more than others.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Thousands of foreigners settle in Zurich each year, most of them with a steep learning curve about the life in Switzerland's biggest and most expensive city. To help, The Local has compiled articles that will help you navigate challenges you may find along the way.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

If you stay on top of Swiss news, you must be aware of fraud, leaks, and accusations of back-stabbing within the Defence Department and the Federal Council in general. What exactly is happening?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Older men increasingly use firearms to kill women, new statistics show; government is against tighter checks at Swiss borders; and other news in our Thursday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The European Commission responded that the EU had been 'a boon' for the United States after President Donald Trump claimed it had been born to 'screw' the US, laying bare his hostility to the longtime US partners as he detailed new tariffs.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

While some people claim the dog can travel for free on a Swiss train under certain circumstances, others say tickets are always compulsory. So what's the truth?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Hilly slopes that abound nearly everywhere in Switzerland are a great terrain for sledding. But this activity may not always be as harmless as it seems.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Evictions for dubious reasons have been multiplying in Switzerland, leaving tenants without the roof over their heads. What can you do if this happens to you?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss insurance companies offer a variety of services, but the one covering legal disputes is among the most popular ones. This is what you should know about it.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Plans for a rail link between Swiss cities and London are gaining momentum; Zurich city council proposes its own version of the health premium initiative; and more news in our roundup on Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The state-owned firm which maintains Switzerland's military equipment has become mired in a suspected fraud scandal, further weakening a defence ministry already besieged by criticism.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

People from non-EU/EFTA states can work in Switzerland only under strict conditions. These rules apply to changing place of employment as well.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss salaries are the highest in Europe, but some professions pay more than others. In which sectors or jobs can you earn the most right now?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Government doesn't want to reduce speed limits on the country's motorways; life expectancy of Switzerland's population keeps increasing; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubled its score in Germany's 2025 elections. But the nationalist right isn't just on the rise in Germany. Here's an overview of where they're gaining ground in Europe.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The Swiss are well organised and detail-oriented, so it is hard to believe they sometimes make mistakes. From geography mishaps to military gaffes, here are five blunders that have left Switzerland red-faced.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Many questions may arise when purchasing a property – for instance, should you choose an apartment in a brand new or older building? Which option makes more sense in Switzerland?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

For all intents and purposes, Swiss government considers residents who have a citizenship of Switzerland and another country as Swiss. The only exception (sometimes) relates to their military service.

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