The Local - Switzerland (An hour ago)

A German man has been killed in an avalanche in the Swiss alps and four other people were hurt as they were cross-country skiing, Swiss police said Saturday.

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The Local - Switzerland (9 hours ago)

Younger voters across Europe are increasingly tempted by hard-right and anti-migrant parties, but experts say this can't be explained by anti-immigration politics alone.

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The Local - Switzerland (12 hours ago)

The victims of the Swiss New Year fire disaster have not undergone routine autopsies to determine how they died, lawyers representing their families said Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

Must jobseekers in Switzerland speak a national language, and how many EU immigrants leave 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 day ago)

Each year, some 40,000 people move away from Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, and 55 percent are foreign nationals, new municipal figures show.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

Paléo Festival, held every summer in the Swiss town of Nyon in Vaud, has been named the best music festival in Europe.

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The Local - Switzerland (A day ago)

New blood donation rules and the annual test of the national alarm system are among the changes and key events happening in Switzerland in February 2026.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Controversy is brewing over accepting resident foreigners into the Basel-Country police force; rents are expected to increase slightly this year; and more Swiss news in our roundup this Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Even though the Swiss unemployment rate is expected to rise slightly in 2026, there are currently a total of 225,358 jobs advertised across the country – with some sectors more in demand than others.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

When the temperature falls below zero and the water in some Swiss lakes turns to ice, you may want to put on your skates, or just stroll, on the frozen surface. But can you?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

To enhance safety, SWISS and Edelweiss airlines are introducing new regulations from January 15th on the carrying and use of power banks on board their planes.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Passengers face new rules for taking power banks on board Swiss airplanes from today; Switzerland has more than 200,000 job openings; and other news in our Thursday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

The Cell Production Centre at the Vaud University Hospital in Lausanne (CHUV) is working flat out trying to grow new skin for badly-burned survivors of Switzerland's New Year bar fire tragedy.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 days ago)

One Swiss canton plans to introduce hefty fines for those who refuse to be vaccinated. Could this happen on a federal level as well?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 days ago)

Swiss Alps are beckoning skiers with snowy slopes. But you may not always want to drive there – especially when road conditions are not the best. You do, however, have an option of getting there on public transport.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 days ago)

Several airlines are launching - or continuing - flights from Switzerland to UK destinations this year, including a new one from Zurich.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

Negotiations with the EU on wage protection are stalled; new flight from Zurich to UK to be launched and more news in our roundup on Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

Being able to speak one of Switzerland's national languages remains a must for a number of companies, sectors, and positions - but not all, recruiters tell The Local.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

Among the arguments the rightwing Swiss People's Party (SVP) uses to justify its anti-immigration stance is that foreigners remain in Switzerland indefinitely. But an expert - and official statistics - say this is not the case.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

Most European immigrants leave Switzerland after five to 10 years, a new report shows; Zurich businesses not required to accept cash and more news in our roundup this Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

A new package of treaties between the European Union and Switzerland was concluded in December 2024 and signed by all parties in May 2025. But this year will be key in moving these agreements forward - or not.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Forty people, most of them teenagers, perished in the violent blaze that ripped through a Swiss ski resort bar filled with young New Year revellers.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Heavy snowfall - between 20 and 40 cm in the mountains - has increased the risk of avalanches in certain areas of the Swiss Alps on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Snow accumulating in front of your house could make access to and from your building tricky — and dangerous. Who is responsible for shovelling it in Switzerland?

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

Avalanche warning issued for parts of the Swiss Alps; unemployment rate to go up in 2026; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

The French owner of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a fire during New Year celebrations told investigators a service door had been locked from the inside.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Whether in a moment of anger or unintentionally, you could say something derogatory about another person or a group of people. What punishment does the Swiss law provide for in such situations?

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Switzerland held a national day of mourning Friday for the 40 mostly young people killed when fire ravaged a ski resort bar filled with New Year partygoers.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

The co-owner of the Swiss ski resort bar hit by a deadly New Year fire was held in custody on Friday, as the country's president demanded "consequences without delay" for the blaze that left 40 dead.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Why the hard-right proposal to cut immigration is 'catastrophic', and safety codes for residential buildings are not always up to scratch— 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 week ago)

Winter driving in Switzerland can be hazardous if your vehicle is not properly equipped. We explain what you should know before you drive in snowy weather.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

All of Switzerland will mark a national day of mourning on Friday for the dozens of mostly teenagers killed when fire ravaged a ski resort bar crammed with New Year revellers.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

SWISS cancels dozens of flights due to weather conditions abroad; today is a national day of mourning for the victims of the Crans-Montana fire; and more news in our Friday news roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

A Swiss town is reeling from the "unimaginable" loss of numerous young people in the New Year inferno at a ski resort bar, including seven players on the same football team.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Though they haven't provided specifics, Switzerland's major retailers are announcing price reductions on many products this year.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

The French owners of the bar in a Swiss ski resort town that went up in flames on New Year's Eve will be questioned on Friday, sources close to the investigation said.

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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)

Icy roads alert issued for Thursday;  Swiss fire victims' families fear 'destruction of evidence'; and more news in our roundup this Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

The criminal investigation into the deadly New Year bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland has raised concerns over the investigation process, with lawyers representing the victims astonished that the establishment's owners have not been arrested.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Snowfall is expected in some areas of Switzerland overnight into January 8th. Freezing rain may also develop throughout the day, affecting public transport throughout the country.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Snow, ice and high winds brought transport chaos to swathes of Europe for a third day on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled and passengers stranded.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

The Swiss National Bank's zero-percent interest rate, in place since June 2025, means mortgages should be very cheap. And yet, 10-year fixed-rate mortgage rates have increased. How can this be explained?

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Swiss food giant Nestlé has announced a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, notably France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy and Sweden, as a precautionary measure.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Crans-Montana bar owner has criminal past; Swiss to vote on whether the government should guarantee the availability of cash; and more news in our roundup this Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

After a deadly New Year's blaze in a Crans-Montana bar shed light on the lack of fire safety features at the venue, questions arise about what rules exist for apartment buildings in Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss authorities admitted that fire safety inspections had not been carried out fort he past five years at a bar where 40 people died in a New Year blaze.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

While shopping at supermarkets in Switzerland, you have probably come across discounted foods and beverages that are close to (or at) their sale-by date. Can you safely consume them – and for how long?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Officials in Crans-Montana, a ski resort in Switzerland, admitted they failed to conduct periodic fire and safety inspections over the past five years at a bar where a fire killed 40 people and injured 116 others.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss supermarkets have been experiencing egg shortages; 83 fire victims remain in hospital; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

After a massive blaze claimed 40 lives and injured 119 people celebrating New Year's Eve in a Swiss ski resort bar, Le Constallation, questions are being raised not only about how safe these venues are, but also what kind of checks they are bound to undergo.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The Swiss government said Monday that it had decided to freeze any assets held in Switzerland by the deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro or his associates "with immediate effect."

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Though mostly snowless in the plains, nearly all Swiss regions will be hit by freezing temperatures this week.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss authorities are increasingly relying on 80 km/h limits on motorways during peak hours to prevent traffic jams and emissions. But not everyone is on board with this measure.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Illness and accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. What medical treatment are foreigners entitled to if they need medical care in Switzerland?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

All the victims of Crans-Montana bar fire have been identified; major dispute brews over Switzerland's motorway speed limits; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

All 40 people who perished in a New Year's fire at a Swiss ski resort bar were identified Sunday, with half of them under the age of 18.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Painfully aware of the fire tragedy in Crans-Montana, ski tourists said they had opted to stay in the Alpine Swiss resort whose tourism-dependent community remains open for business as it mourns the many victims.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

New rules pertaining to vehicle registration and driving, among others, came into effect in Switzerland from January 1st.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Authorities investigating a New Year's blaze at a bar in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana have identified 24 of the 40 people killed, including 11 minors and six foreign nationals, police said Sunday, as its owners were probed for negligent manslaughter.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The managers of the Swiss ski resort bar where dozens died during a fire at a New Year's celebration are under investigation for negligent manslaughter, authorities said Saturday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss authorities said Saturday they have launched a criminal investigation into the managers of a bar in a ski resort town where a fire killed dozens on New Year's Eve.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The first bodies were identified Saturday after the deadly blaze that killed 40 New Year revellers at a packed bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, including two minors.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Valais authorities have revealed the 'probable' cause of the fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, which claimed 40 lives and injured 119 people - "sparklers or Bengal candles" on Champagne bottles.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

A New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Valais claims dozens of victims, and a Swiss MP seeks tougher language rules for naturalisation — 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)

As the identity of the first victim of the catastrophic fire that ravaged in a bar in Crans-Montana is released, Swiss police are continuing their work to identify other victims, with the death toll standing at 40.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

A number of Swiss universities are increasing their fees due to planned reduction of federal contributions, impacting foreign students the most.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Generally speaking, all medical facilities in Switzerland provide excellent emergency and follow-up care. But when it comes to specialised treatments, patients will benefit more from some hospitals than others.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

It's been five years since the end of the post-Brexit transition period and for many British citizens living in the EU this means 2026 will be the time to upgrade to a permanent residence cards. But what happens if forget or leave it late?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Teenagers Eleonore and Elisa started the year with a frantic search for friends who have been missing since a deadly fire tore through a bar in a neighbouring Swiss town.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Valais police continue to identify victims of Crans-Montana fire; Swiss MPs are criticised for not declaring their income from side jobs; and more news in our roundup this Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss police say around 40 people were killed after a blaze broke out at a bar in a luxury ski resort as revellers celebrated the New Year. Here's what we know so far.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Around 40 people were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year, police said Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The new year has not even started yet, but a number of companies and organisations based in Switzerland have already announced they will be laying off employees in 2026. We have a full roundup of where the jobs will be lost.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

New Year's Eve in Switzerland, as elsewhere in the world, is synonymous with fireworks displays – from modest to extravagant ones.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Fewer Swiss cities allow fireworks on New Year's Eve; housing shortage is the biggest concern for Zurich's residents; and more news in our last roundup of 2025.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

As January 1st is a public holiday in Switzerland, most shops and other businesses will be closed, though some will remain open.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

New data has revealed that Zurich has the second-highest naturalisation rate in Switzerland after Geneva, but disparities in numbers exist between richer and less well off communities.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The Swiss franc has not experienced any volatility or significant fluctuations in the past, but will Switzerland's famously stable currency maintain its strength in 2026 as well?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Most full-time employees in Switzerland have a minimum of four weeks of annual leave. But by combining public holidays with your paid vacation, you can enjoy more days off.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Five years on from the end of free movement, Britons living throughout Europe are still dealing with the consequences of Brexit. Fiona Godfrey, from British in Europe, tells The Local the battle to secure rights is still ongoing and that things could get more complicated.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Coop supermarket will offer smaller discounts on food nearing expiry dates; a new emergency number for victims of domestic abuse will be launched in May; and more Swiss news in our roundup this Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

There are some big changes due to come into effect in 2025 which will affect travel in and out of the European Union for non-EU citizens such as Brits, Americans, Australians and Canadians. Here's how EES and ETIAS will affect you.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

If you are hoping to purchase a house or an appartment in 2026, you may want to know what developments to expect on Switzerland's property market in the coming months.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The state of the Swiss economy affects, for better or for worse, all of the country's residents. What can we expect to happen in 2026?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland already enforces strict language requirements for Swiss citizenship applicants, but could they soon become tougher?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

New move to link naturalisation to improved language proficiency; Basel voters to weigh in on direct wage tax deductions; and more news in our Monday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Unlike citizens of the EU and EFTA (Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein) who have an unlimited access to Switzerland's labour market, people from so-called third countries are subject to special quotas, the number of which are determined by the government each year.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Daniel Brelaz, celebrated in Switzerland as the first Green politician elected to a national parliament anywhere in the world, died overnight, his family said Sunday. He was 75.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The national airline's winter timetable has just started on October 26th, but SWISS has already announced its new destinations for summer 2026, in effect from March 29th to October 24th.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The European Union reacted sharply on Wednesday to US visa sanctions imposed on five European figures involved in regulating tech companies, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Swiss municipal employees to be trained in the recognition of forged foreign passports; centre-right parties are divided over the neutrality initiative; and more news in our roundup this Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

As the year is drawing to a close, we look at how immigration has shaped Switzerland's political, economic, and social discourse in 2025.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

In terms of prices, there is both good and bad news for Swiss consumers: while some services will become cheaper in 2026, you will have to pay more for others.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Early retirement may no longer be allowed in Switzerland; heart disease is the number one killer among Switzerland's population; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

As part of the 'borderless' Schengen area, only sporadic and random checks are performed at Swiss borders. But this lax approach is set to change.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Many people in Switzerland are currently bedridden, with some sick for weeks. An infectious disease specialist explains why the flu wave started earlier and is more persistent than usual.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Travelling between Christmas and New Year's is hardly a relaxing experience. What should you be prepared for when leaving Switzerland in the next days?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

The government allows Swiss postal service to skimp on mail deliveries; the population is warned about a new scam; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Roche's chief executive called in an interview with Swiss media published Sunday for Switzerland to pay more for new drugs, to bring prices in line with those paid by Washington.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A man has been jailed and given a deportation order following his conviction for the rape of an American tourist whilst she was visiting Geneva.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A Swiss lawmaker has proposed that foreign entrepreneurs based in the country should benefit from a more streamlined naturalisation process.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

MP pushes for easier access to Swiss citizenship for foreign entrepreneurs; thousands refuse social assistance for fear of losing their permits; and other news in our roundup this Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The association of European airports called on Thursday for an urgent review of the new EU border system, amid "mounting operational issues” that could affect the holiday season.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Aside from the existing travel destinations to and from Swiss airports, a number of new ones will be added throughout 2026.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Between April 15th and May 20th, 2026, Basel EuroAirport will be renovating its main runway, causing all but one of its airlines to cancel their flights during this time.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

People who live in Zurich, Switzerland's most expensive city, can look forward to some financial relief in 2026 – lower tax rates. But is this really good news?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Zurich residents will pay less taxes next year; Switzerland still ranked Europe's most expensive country; and more news in our Thursday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

After the European Union significantly tightened its immigration policy earlier this month, 19 EU countries on Wednesday urged the European Commission to finance "return hubs" outside the bloc for failed asylum-seekers.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The new year brings a slew of changes to Switzerland, including higher health insurance premiums and better protection for property buyers.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The topic of vaccinations is fresh in our memories due to Covid, but what about other immunisations? Here's what you need to know.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

An Italian national has been arrested after attempting to smuggle dozens of panettones into Switzerland as part of an undeclared 100kg cross-border haul.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A week of skiing in Switzerland will cost more this coming winter than in previous years, but some resorts charge less than others.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Geneva's median wage exceeds national one; employment differences between people with migration background and those without; and more news in our roundup on Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Road authorities in Switzerland have warned that the Christmas and New Year period could see heavy traffic on Swiss motorways, but asked drivers to avoid taking diversions on secondary roads.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss voters will soon have their say on a hard-right, anti-immigration proposal that aims to limit the country's population, but this week senators in the country made it clear where they stand.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Zurich officials condemn flyers about migrants distributed in a city neighbourhood; two opposing views offered for Swiss economy in 2026; and other news in our roundup this Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

John Howe, the illustrator who brought J. R. R. Tolkien's universe to life, is now inviting the world into his mind's eye by setting up his studio in a mediaeval prison-turned-museum in Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The news that Switzerland is urgently recruiting 85,000 foreign workers has been making rounds of international media – both print and social - for the past few weeks. What are the claims and the facts?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Starting on June 18th, a Dutch-Belgian operator, European Sleeper, plans to offer three weekly services in each direction between Switzerland's capital city, Bern, and Brussels, Amsterdam, and Milan.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Naturalisation fees in Switzerland vary from canton to canton – and sometimes by municipality within that canton - and some are cheaper (or more expensive) than others. So how much can you expect to pay in 2025?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Naturalisation fees in Basel will drop or be abolished altogether in certain cases; new night train is planned from Bern to European cities; and more news in our Monday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

An important but hardly-known international agreement signed by 29 European countries has established common principles for citizenship rules, rights and duties associated to multiple citizenship, explains Claudia Delpero.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Dual-national American readers across Europe say they would give up their US passports to stay European if they were forced to, with many citing political disillusionment, fears for safety, and the feeling of belonging to their adopted country.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland will not be able to purchase all 36 American F-35 fighter jets in the near future as planned due to cost overruns announced by the United States, Bern said on Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

More people continue to be affected by job cuts in Switzerland; sharp increase recorded in number of flu cases; and other news in our roundup on Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Yodelling, the traditional singing of herders in the Swiss Alps, was recognised by the United Nations on Thursday as part of the world's cultural heritage.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

In October, Swiss national railways (SBB) announced the launch, in April 2026, of a night train connecting Basel with the Swedish city of Malmö, and had even started to sell tickets for this route. This move, however, was premature.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

From new laws to to major events find out what lies ahead for Switzerland in each month of 2026.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Do the Swiss see any benefits or immigration at all? Or do they just blame foreigners for high rent prices and crime? An new poll sheds some light on their views.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

US President Donald Trump shocked Switzerland in August when he announced 39-percent duties on imports of goods from the Alpine nation, among the highest in his global tariff blitz.What's happening now?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

More job losses in Switzerland after two insurance companies merge; dual French-Swiss nationals will no longer be able to skip Swiss military service; and more news in our Thursday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's economy minister Guy Parmelin, who shuttled back and forth to Washington trying to reduce whopping US tariffs, was on Wednesday elected as the country's president for 2026.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Integration is a key requirement for everyone applying for Swiss citizenship. But how you need to demonstrate it depends on the canton where you live.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The planned Basel to Malmö train is scrapped due to lack of federal funds; Swiss reveal their biggest worries; and more news in our roundup this Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

While it is impossible to accurately predict the future, we do have some clear indications of what Switzerland will have to tackle in 2026.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card you write? Depending on where in Switzerland you are, your dream may – or may not – come true.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Though the government and the majority of political parties are urging voters to reject the hard-right's proposal to limit the number of foreigners coming to Switzerland, nearly half of Swiss citizens support the measure, a new poll reveals.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A 55-year-old tram driver will appear in the Zurich District Court this week, accused of 'negligent homicide' after an elderly American tourist was hit and killed by the tram.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland adopts its first national anti-racism strategy; the expanded EU rail network will bypass Switzerland; and more news in our roundup on Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

After a US Senator sparked uproar by introducing a bill that would eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens, we want to hear from US nationals in Europe. Would you give up your US passport to be European?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Whether in the air, on rails, or on the lake, the new year will usher some changes to Switzerland's domestic and international travel, as well as to its public transport.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Thanks to new CT scanners being installed at Zurich airport, bottles of water and other liquids will no longer have to be surrendered at security checks at Switzerland's largest airport.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Christmas is always a busy time for travel to and from Switzerland, but this year travellers may have to reckon with new rules, including the EU's Entry & Exit System and the UK's ETA.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Residency and citizenship crackdowns, repatriation grants, caps on foreign population, elections and all amid an expected and continued rise in the polls for the right... how will immigration trends change around Europe in 2026?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

UBS plans to cut 3,000 jobs in Switzerland; anti-immigration initiative receives a broad voter support; and more news in our Monday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe could play a major role in monitoring a ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine, Switzerland's foreign minister said in an interview out Sunday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

New cantonal figures reveal that communes in Zurich are relying less and less on personal interviews with applicants as part of the Swiss citizenship procedure.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

What impact will EU's treaties have on immigration to Switzerland, and how the Swiss government integrates foreign nationals better than most nations — 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)

"Nightjet," which the SBB inaugurated in Zurich on December 4th, is the newest overnight train to connect Switzerland with European cities.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Switzerland's new train timetable for 2026 goes into effect on December 14th. From this day forward, buses and trams will also run on a new schedule, with public transport companies modifying/expanding their route network.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Switzerland hopes to have yodelling recognised by the United Nations this month to help protect the ancestral sing-song tradition of the Alpine nation's herders and shepherds.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Switzerland's SBB inaugurates a new international night train; survey shows that most Swiss don't like the tariff deal with the US; and more news in our roundup this Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

After numerous layoffs by Swiss companies and organisations throughout 2025 – and some expected next year as well - will the country's job market recover in 2026?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

The Geneva branch of the hard-right Swiss People's Party (SVP) said it will launch an initiative to abolish the right of foreigners to vote in municipal referendums and elections.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

If you are planning to travel out of Zurich Airport in the days leading up to Christmas, be prepared for long and slow lines.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Switzerland's hard-right party is launching an initiative to withdraw foreigners' voting rights; children with migrant backgrounds are falling behind in school due to language barriers; and more news in our Thursday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

A US Senator has introduced a bill that aims to eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens. If passed the bill would affect those planning to naturalise in European countries as well as those who already have.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

One of the criteria for foreigners to be naturalised in Switzerland is that they should be well integrated into Swiss society. In many instances, this requirement is more important than the knowledge of the country's history.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

The flu season in Europe typically begins during December. It has already started in Switzerland, and is picking up speed.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

As various Swiss media outlets have reported, under the terms of the new EU treaty, hundreds of thousands of European nationals could be eligible for permanent residency and welfare, with no strings attached. But is this really true?

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