The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)
New travel /border rules will go into effect on October 12th, and naturalised Swiss face discrimination from immigration authorities — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.
ReadThe Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)
Foreign drivers to be slapped with a 'transit fee', and was US president right about the number of illegal immigrants in Swiss prisons - these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.
ReadThe Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)
Proficiency in a 'local' language ('local' being the key word here) is a requirement residence permits and, even more so, for naturalisation in Switzerland. So what language does a foreigner need to master if living in the German-speaking part of Switzerland?
ReadThe Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)
Health insurance costs will increase in Switzerland in 2026, but more in some cantons than in others; and the political decisions the parliament made this month — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.
ReadThe Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)
From attitudes towards foreigners and improvements in work-life balance, Clare O'Dea examines how Switzerland has changed over the last 20 years and how it hasn't ('the Swiss still don't know how to queue'). Her book All About Switzerland is now available - details below.
ReadThe Local - Switzerland (A month ago)
Autumn is a time for making resolutions, and what better goal than to build bridges with the Swiss by learning a national language. Whether you're a beginner or languishing at the half-way stage, Clare O'Dea has some tips on how to get the job done.
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