The Local - Switzerland (4 hours 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 (4 hours 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 (4 hours 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 (6 hours 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 (10 hours 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 (11 hours 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 day ago)

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

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days 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 (2 days ago)

Naturalisation has often been seen as the best way to secure the right to live in a country and to be able return any time, but this notion is becoming "increasingly fragile”, a new report reveals.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 days ago)

On average, public school vacations in Switzerland last about six weeks — with some cantons, like Aargau, offering less vacation time, and others (Ticino) more.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 days 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 (3 days 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 (3 days 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 (3 days 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 (4 days 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 (4 days 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 (4 days 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 (5 days 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 (5 days 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 (5 days ago)

Temperatures in Switzerland have been high in June, and meteorologists say this is just the beginning. Long-term models predict a scorching summer, marked by exceptional heatwaves.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days 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 (5 days 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 (6 days 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 (6 days 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 (6 days 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 (6 days 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 (6 days 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 (6 days 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

In the wake of the Blatten landslide, which almost flattened the Swiss Alpine village, there is increased focus on other potentially dangerous areas in the mountainous country.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

If you ever say to yourself while sitting in your car 'the traffic is getting increasingly worse,' you are right: new data confirms that the number of traffic jams in Switzerland has exploded in recent years.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland remains the world's wealthiest country; Coop cuts prices of 1,000 products; and more news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Many shelves in Migros supermarkets across Switzerland are bare. What's going on and when will they be restocked?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Most countries in Europe have set up salary thresholds— the minimum annual or monthly wage that a foreign worker must earn to be eligible for a permit. Does Switzerland have a similar system in place as well?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The Swedish government's plan to tighten asylum rules to the strictest level allowable under EU law was supposed to be the crowning glory of its 'migration paradigm shift'. But the inquiry's first proposal could claim an unexpected victim: everyone from Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The permafrost in Switzerland's Alps is the warmest since records began, the Swiss Academy of Sciences announced Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Two Swiss cities among the world's 'most liveable'; wealthy people won't be subject to higher inheritance taxes; and other news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The canton of Geneva has Switzerland's highest minimum wage, but a vote in the Swiss parliament could pave the way for it to be scrapped altogether.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland ranked the world's most competitive country, glacier collapse to cost 320 million francs and more news in our roundup on Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

With Switzerland's outdoor pools open for the season, many Swiss residents are looking forward to a visit to their local "Badi" or "Bains."

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

People find work in Switzerland through all manner of ways, whether it's a traditional job advert or a move within their own company. We want to know if that holds true for foreign nationals.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

If the British had had a Swiss-like "safeguard clause" with the EU to put a brake on immigration there would have been no Brexit, Switzerland's justice minister has claimed.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

This year, the Swiss Federation of Family Gardens (SFGV) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of allotments, but how can residents get hold of one?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Everyone has heard of 'numbered accounts' in Swiss banks. But do they really exist, and can anyone open them?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The borderless Schengen travel area recently celebrated its 40th anniversary but many countries around Europe currently have border checks reinstated. Here's what travellers should expect.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss government tells its citizens not to travel to Israel; cross-border train will connect France with Geneva airport; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Sales of America's most popular soft drink, Coca-Cola, are experiencing a setback in Switzerland: a number of major retailers, as well as the national train company SBB, have been pulling a plug on it — though for different reasons.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The borderless Schengen area guarantees free movement to tens of millions of EU citizens, residents and visitors. To mark its 40th anniversary Claudia Delpero explains how it all started and the problems it faces.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Rules that Swiss immigration authorities need to follow for checking up on foreigners and the Swiss regions where young people can afford to buy homes are among the top stories on The Local this week.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Foreign nationals in Vaud, as those living in several other Swiss cantons, can already vote on issues of municipal importance. But they may have an even easier access to the ballot box in the future..

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The announcement from the Swiss cantonal police in Uri was brief: a British driver broke the speed limit in a municipality of Hospental and can't ever drive in Switzerland again.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

As a foreign resident in Switzerland, you may be wondering whether you are being watched by immigration authorities. Here's what you should know.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The 2019 women's strike in Switzerland was hailed by organisers as the largest political action since the 1918 General Strike. As women in the country prepare to march again, Clare O'Dea asks what has been achieved since then?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland's obligatory health insurance will pay the cost of alternative medicine treatments; and more news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Say you want to make a financial contribution to an organisation in Switzerland you particularly like. Can you claim this donation as a tax write-off?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 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 (3 weeks ago)

After having moved home to Switzerland from the US, Sabine Munshi, 56, was certain she'd be able to find a stable, well-paid job. But with the Swiss job market closed to older jobseekers, she explains why she's been forced to head back across the Atlantic.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

In a new study, the vast majority of respondents — 69 percent — described themselves as 'Swiss', with only 4 percent identifying as 'European.' So why is that?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

To truly understand Switzerland and its people, nothing beats exploring its mountains, villages, and bustling cities. But on those days when the weather keeps you indoors, a good book can be an excellent way to learn more.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

With temperatures set to soar, protecting yourself from the dangers of extreme heat is essential, Swiss health officials say.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Vaud citizens will decide on voting rights for foreigners; fewer trains will run between Paris and Lausanne; and more Swiss news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The official beginning of the summer season is not until June 21st, but Switzerland is about to experience very hot weather in the coming days.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Real estate — whether houses or apartments — is very expensive in Switzerland, and only those with established high income and assets in the bank can afford it. But where does this leave younger people?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Living in Switzerland comes with a lot of perks, but foreign nationals must follow certain rules as well. Here is what you should know.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

No longer involved in American politics, Elon Musk is planning to expand his SpaceX project into Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The newly approved individual taxation for married couples faces a new challenge; and more Swiss news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The Lufthansa Group — to which Switzerland's national carrier SWISS belongs — charges different ticket prices depending on the departure location. Those flying from Switzerland usually pay higher costs.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

English is widely spoken Switzerland, used either officially or informally in various settings. But does this mean you can also fill out your naturalisation application in English?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Eurostar said it would launch new direct train routes from London to Frankfurt and Geneva, as potential competitors threaten to break its three-decade monopoly on cross-channel rail travel.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

One in five Swiss employers found to underpay workers; government wants to simplify divorce proceedings for children's sake; and other news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Wages in Switzerland are generally higher than almost everywhere else in Europe. But how can you know if you are being paid enough — and what can you do if you are not?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Wages in Switzerland are generally higher than almost everywhere else in Europe. But that doesn't mean everyone is paid fairly, new analysis has found.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Whether for work or holidays, Switzerland is always popular with local and foreign visitors, but which nationality visits the Alpine country most frequently?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

It's notoriously expensive to buy a home in Switzerland and that's unlikely to change any time soon as the latest data shows that residential property prices went up again in May. We look at where the cost of buying a home is rising the most.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children grows every day. But several European countries now want to limit minors' access to social media.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Older people have problems finding work, and government wants to recruit dual nationals to serve in the Swiss military — 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)

Airline passengers across Europe may face decreased compensation rights for delayed and cancelled flights, after the EU Council controversially agreed to raise thresholds for airline compensation.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

As Pentecost Monday on June 9th is a public holiday in most Swiss cantons, businesses there will be closed — with a few exceptions.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Zurich residents protest against a new McDonald's branch in their city; parliament earmarks more money for the military; and more Swiss news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

After a massive glacier collapse in the canton of Valais at the end of May 2025, the Swiss government published a list of other dangers that are likely to impact Switzerland in coming decades.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Depending on how much money you keep in Swiss bank accounts the fees could add up to quite a lot. But what if you deal with online, rather than brick-and-mortar, institutions?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

These days it is possible to be physically located in Switzerland, while working remotely for a company based in another country. Here's what you should know about this growing 'digital nomad' trend — and how to do it in Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

With the world of work rapidly changing, digital nomad visas are now in high demand as a way to experience life in another country while continuing to work remotely. Here are the European countries that you can obtain one for, and what's involved.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Swiss MPs have passed a parliamentary motion curbing the ability of Switzerland's top politicians to speak English in international settings.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Switzerland again named 'the best country on earth'; Swiss ministers urged not to speak English and more news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Whit Monday on June 9th is a holiday in most Swiss cantons, which means a long weekend off for the majority of people. Here's what to expect.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Finding a job in Switzerland when you are over 50 can be a difficult, if not impossible task. The struggle can leave many foreigners disheartened and even forced to leave the country as several have attested to.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

The new flight from Zurich to Seattle is the only direct route from Switzerland to the northwestern US city.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Swiss MPs finally approved a reform of the longstanding legislation by allowing separate, rather than joint, taxation of spouses.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Married couples in Switzerland will get tax relief at last; the canton of Aargau seeks to introduce tougher checks at German border; and other news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

What are your chances of an employer in Switzerland hiring you if you are looking for a job after your 50th birthday has come and gone?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

As construction sites are multiplying throughout Geneva, the streets of Switzerland's second-largest city are continually congested, with residents and local businesses complaining about this "untenable situation.”

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

We have all done it on occasion — disregarded the red light for pedestrians and crossed the road regardless. Does this mean we broke a Swiss law?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

The dramatic collapse of Switzerland's Birch glacier, which wiped out a village, is an unprecedented disaster likely to cost hundreds of millions of dollars, the Swiss Insurance Association (SIA) said on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Switzerland is the only sovereign state with a square flag distinctive flag, but that's not the only fact you need to know about it.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Zurich trams are often involved in accidents; Geneva traffic is a 'nightmare,' residents say; and more Swiss news in our roundup on Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Though not the first or only study of this type, a new survey reveals the Swiss and international companies where employees like working the most.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

If you are dreaming of stopping work before the statuary retirement age of 65, you may have to rethink your strategy — at least, that's what the Swiss government wants you to do.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A decades-old agreement between Bern and Paris gives dual Swiss-French nationals a 'way out' of military service in Switzerland. But this could now change.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Geneva's airport, Switzerland's second-largest, will cut the number of aircraft that can land by 20 percent starting Monday due to a technical issue, the country's air traffic controller said.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Government wants dual nationals to serve in the Swiss army; new laws that enter into force in June; and more news in our Monday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

As the Swiss parliament begins its summer session on June 2nd, deputies will tackle some as yet-unresolved matters. Here's what's on the line.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

An artificial lake building up behind the rubble left by a glacier that dramatically plunged down a Swiss mountainside, destroying a village, is beginning to drain, authorities said Friday, reducing fears of a second catastrophe.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A cascade of events in the Swiss Alps led to the dramatic collapse of the Birch glacier, wiping out Blatten village in the valley below, glaciologists and geoscientists told AFP on Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Currently, the price foreigners in Switzerland pay for their car insurance often depends on their country of origin. But this could soon change.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Massive glacier collapse in Valais, and new labeling rules for animal-derived foods — these are among the Swiss 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)

Citizens of the European Union have an unlimited access to the Swiss labour market. But what about nationals of third countries who have work and residency rights for an EU country.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

In May 2025, the Swiss canton of Geneva paid 396 million francs to the Haute-Savoie and Ain regions of neighbouring France — but why?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

From July 1st, 2025, foods sold in Swiss stores or served in restaurants will have to be labeled accordingly if animals suffered in the production process.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss military is ready for disaster relief in the Valais community impacted by glacier collapse; animal-derived food will be labelled to indicate 'painful production' methods; and more news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss authorities were on Thursday monitoring for possible flood risk in a southern valley, following a massive glacier collapse that created a huge pile of debris after destroying a small village.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The Birch glacier in Switzerland's southern Valais (Wallis) region collapsed on Wednesday, sending tons of rock, ice and scree hurtling down the mountain slope and into the valley below. It left a village devastated and flooded.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A massive glacier in southern Switzerland collapsed on Wednesday, with the debris burying a village and blocking a river, leading to ongoing concerns of flooding in the area.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A massive glacier collapse in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday largely destroyed the village of Blatten, with one person missing, authorities said.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Whether you are interested in food, music, art, or sports, you can partake in all these events that take place across Switzerland during the month of June.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

With the Ascension weekend beginning on Thursday, traffic will build up already from Wednesdy afternoon, with congestion and bottlenecks expected in certain parts of Switzerland. This is what you should know before you go.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Using your mobile phone outside Switzerland can be expensive, but if you are a Swisscom customer, you can benefit from lower-priced roaming packages for surfing in foreign countries.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

If you are looking for a job in Switzerland, you may not be aware of the requirement that companies have to report certain vacancies to the regional employment offices. It's a law that could impact some foreign nationals.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Nearly everyone who drives a vehicle in Switzerland has received a speeding fine at one time or another. And most people end up paying for it without much ado.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The EU is considering allowing airlines to incur longer flight delays without having to compensate passengers in a move that has consumer groups up in arms and is dividing member states.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

This year, Ascension Day is on Thursday May 29th. Here's how the Swiss celebrate it — and where.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Much cheaper roaming charges for abroad will begin in June for Swisscom customers; Swiss watch exports to the US soar before tariffs kick in; and more news in our roundup on Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The Local recently published an article on the US government's travel advisory about dangers that Americans could encounter in Switzerland. Do the readers agree with this assessment?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's national railway company, SBB, will offer additional routes during the summer to several holiday destinations in neighbouring Italy and France — although the trips may not be without complications.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A man of "African origin" collapsed and died at a Lausanne police station less than an hour after being arrested, Swiss prosecutors said Monday as they launched a criminal investigation.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Given May 29th, 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)

Swiss labour market has fewer job openings, MP pushes for cheaper public transport tickets; and other news from Switzerland in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Geneva is the United Nations' main European hub, with around 40 around international agencies headquartered there. But now another country wants to 'steal' these organisations from the Swiss city.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Five skiers died in the Zermatt region over the weekend; SBB is checking its older trains for traces of hazardous asbestos; and more news in our Monday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Rescuers have found the bodies of five skiers in the mountains near Switzerland's luxury resort of Zermatt, police said on Sunday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

SWISS airline to cut hundreds of flights and the US government issues travel "warnings" for 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 (A month ago)

Many foreigners are perplexed by Switzerland's orderly, well-organised recycling regulations — so much so that many take to social media to vent their frustrations.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

At Switzerland's Zurich Airport, more and more passengers are trying to get on airplanes without boarding passes. But how is this possible?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Geneva airport has been forced to alert passengers about sites offering to sell back lost luggage.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

American tourists are being warned about petty crime and pickpocketing in certain parts of Geneva, but are these areas really a haven for thieves? Share your own experience in the comments section.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's rules of the road don't just apply to motorists but also to cyclists, who risk paying a hefty fine if they break them. Here are the nine common violations to be aware of and the amount you'd pay if you break the rules.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Geneva airport warns about luggage scam; the canton of Geneva could vote again on Sunday store opening; and more news in our roundup on Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The United States has now classified Switzerland under the 'Level 1' travel risk for American visitors. What exactly does this mean?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

While Zurich, Switzerland's largest international airport, offers most international flights, Geneva has expanded its long-haul routes and added some European ones as well.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A naturalisation exam is an important step towards obtaining a Swiss passport. But how much do you need to know about the country's history to be successful?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

To mark the Cycle Week that takes place in Zurich from May 22nd to 28th, Switzerland's largest city is inaugurating a tunnel under the main train station, dedicated exclusively to bicycle traffic.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss voters will have their say on two issues during the second round of this year's national referendums, to be held later this year.

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