The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Environmental campaign group Greenpeace has slammed the fact that budget flights between destinations in Europe are still often significantly cheaper than travelling by train.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Arriving in Switzerland as a tourist from a non-EU/EFTA country is simpler than coming here to work. But even tourists are required to have certain paperwork with them.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Some Swiss companies adopt Donald Trump's anti-equality practices, and the important issues on Switzerland's political agenda — 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 days ago)

In a rare occurrence in Switzerland, some of the ground staff at Zurich airport went on strike on Friday afternoon, affecting numerous flights.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

To really feel settled in Switzerland do foreigners need to make good friends among Swiss locals? And if so what are the best ways to meet people? Share your experiences with readers.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

The national railway company, SBB, is testing stricter rules for smokers at five rail stations, but what are the rules and punishments for smokers at Switzerland's stations.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Lots of great events are happening in various Swiss regions — from wine tasting to listening to Alphorn music. These are ones you shouldn't miss in September 2025.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 days ago)

Fewer foreigners have sought employment in Switzerland in the first half of 2025; many Swiss foods and drink manufacturers to use less sugar in their products; and more news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 days ago)

As summer turns into autumn and Switzerland's political life resumes, the Federal Council, MPs, as well as voters will have their say on a range of key issues.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 days ago)

From higher tuition fees for foreign students, to hot-button issues to be voted on in a national referendum - these are some of the changes you can expect in Switzerland in September 2025.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 days ago)

An Indian businessman has been deported and banned from Switzerland for five years after being found guilty of the rape of a teenage girl on a flight from Mumbai to Zurich.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 days ago)

Patients will not have to pay a 50-franc fee for emergency room visits; government makes plans to protect the population in case of future pandemics; and more Swiss news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

From 2026, children of cross-border commuters from France will no longer be taught in Swiss schools – namely in Geneva - as has been the case until now.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

Despite trade conflicts and the 39-percent tariff on Swiss imports to the US, many companies in Switzerland expect to give their employees wage increases next year.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

Switzerland's banks are synonymous with money - plenty of it - but cash transactions are now on the way out. Here's why.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

Several months before the US president imposed the 39-percent tariffs on Swiss imports, he had demanded that foreign companies which do business in the United States abandon their inclusion practices. Some of Switzerland's major companies have complied.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 days ago)

Some Swiss companies have given in to US demands to scrap inclusion policies; employees' group demands a 2-percent wage increases in 2026; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Switzerland would grant Russian President Vladimir Putin immunity if he came to the country for talks on peace in Ukraine, despite the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Foreigners applying for naturalisation in Switzerland must fulfil a number of conditions, but one stands out because it can spell failure for even the most qualified candidates.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

French President Emmanuel Macron suggested Geneva could play host to a peace summit between Russian and Ukrainian leaders Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, who look set to meet after separate talks with US President Donald Trump.

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The Local - Switzerland (5 days ago)

Switzerland's central cantons are planning to lower their tax rates; increasing numbers of public transport users file complaints about ticket policies; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

Meteorologists are forecasting cooler temperatures in Switzerland for the rest of the summer, but the Green Party wants the government to implement special measures to protect the population during future heatwaves.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

A certain level of proficiency in one of Switzerland's national languages is a must before foreigners can obtain a work permit or citizenship. But some immigrants are exempted from this obligation.

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The Local - Switzerland (6 days ago)

Details about the recent phone call between Donald Trump and Swiss president concerning trade tariffs are revealed; employees in some sectors will earn more in 2025; and other news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Switzerland's economy feels the impact of US tariffs, and Zurich voters may have to decide whether the local population should be given priority access to housing — these are among the news stories The Local has reported this week.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Switzerland went through two heatwaves this summer: one in June and the other in the first half of August. But relief is on the way, the country's official meteorological service says.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Switzerland is the only country in Europe that has four official languages. New data sheds light on who speaks what.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Switzerland's economic growth slowed sharply in the second quarter as exports fell after companies rushed to stockpile goods ahead of steep new US tariffs, official data showed Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

People in Switzerland use several languages on daily basis; Zurich toughens rules for family caregivers; and more news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

British nationals living abroad were urged to send their MPs postcards this summer as part of a campaign for dedicated MPs representing voters overseas.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

The populist Swiss People's Party (SVP) has launched a referendum bid, seeking a vote on the obligation to prioritise Swiss people and longtime local residents for Zurich apartments.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Some US media outlets are claiming that an 11-year-old boy is the youngest ever to climb to the top of Switzerland's iconic mountain.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

It's no surprise that Switzerland is an expensive place to live - but latest housing data shows quite wide variations when it comes to where rents have increased the most over the summer.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Switzerland vows to continue its attempts to buy F-35A fighter jets from the United States despite spiralling expenses.

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

Perhaps you and your spouse are foreign nationals who got married abroad. Or maybe you are Swiss but decided to wed in Las Vegas with an Elvis Presley impersonator. Will your marriage be valid in Switzerland?

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The Local - Switzerland (A week ago)

New 'sleeper' buses will soon connect Switzerland to European cities; lower federal budget deficit is posted due to higher tax revenues; and more news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

You may think that when the weather conditions are good, hiking in the mountains is safe. But latest Swiss statistics tell us otherwise.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Starting on August 13th, Geneva authorities are limiting traffic due to a dangerous combination of heatwave and pollution that impacts the air quality in the Swiss city and canton.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan beat the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane in a flight that took him soaring to 9,521 metres, his team announced on Wednesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

When US president Donald Trump announced the new customs duties on imports on August 1st, Switzerland got hit with Europe's highest tariffs — 39 percent. The government said it would try to renegotiate, but here's why it may struggle to do so.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Home prices continue to rise; more flexible discounted train tickets are now available; and other news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

If you are expecting a baby, your Swiss employer is obligated to follow certain rules to ensure that you have special rights in the workplace.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Government extends its heatwave warning for parts of Switzerland; the national rail company wants to abandon night trains; and more news in our roundup on Tuesday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

A French businessman was snapped at 77 km/hour in a 50-km/hour zone in Lausanne, and was fined a whopping 90,000 francs - here's why.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Many foreigners are surprised to learn that failing a driving test in Switzerland may involve having to undergo an evaluation of the candidate's mental state.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

US lawmakers are clueless about the reason for high Swiss trade tariffs; Switzerland named the world's wealthiest country — in one category only; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland's defence minister Martin Pfister said Sunday he was "open" to placing new arms orders with the United States as a way to try to reduce Washington's whopping tariffs.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

The first casualty of a hefty 39-percent tariff on Swiss imports into the United States may be gold refining, after it emerged that certain gold bars could face the levy.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan on Friday made his first attempt of the year at setting a new aviation record: reaching an altitude of 10,000 metres in a solar-powered aeroplane.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Due to very low interest rates and increasing life expectancy in Switzerland, pension funds remain under pressure, a new study shows.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

From dropping by unannounced to not mastering wine etiquette, here's how to annoy your Swiss friends (although we advise you not to!)

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

In the seven days since the 39-percent US trade tariffs were announced, the normally placid Swiss political landscape has been shaken to its core.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Government will continue to negotiate with the US to strike a better tariff deal; Switzerland faces a risk of recession; and other news in our roundup on Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

After a chilly start of August, you might have thought that Swiss summer is over. But you have not yet seen the last of this year's heatwaves.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland scrambled for answers Thursday after a last-gasp government mission to Washington failed to stop a 39-percent tariff blow from President Donald Trump, sparking job fears in what businesses called a "horror scenario".

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

A number of studies have shown that the largest number of foreigners are living in big Swiss cities and areas surrounding urban centres, rather than in the countryside. Why is that?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Switzerland allows its citizens to have dual nationalities, but a number of countries around the world do not - meaning that those who become Swiss have to give up their original nationality.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 weeks ago)

Hefty US tariffs to go into effect in Switzerland today; Bern's plan to allow pet owners a joint burial with their animals sparks concerns; and more news in our Thursday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Even though Switzerland's president Karin-Keller Sutter is currently in Washington in an attempt to lower the 39-percent customs duties imposed on Swiss imports, her hopes of getting a better deal could be dashed.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Donald Trump criticises Swiss 'Prime Minister' in a TV interview; foreigner's ancestry-based citizenship bid is rejected; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) has long held foreigners responsible for straining the country's infrastructure, including the housing market.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland's President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economy Minister Guy Parmelin are due to fly to Washington on Tuesday for talks aimed at lowering the hefty new tariffs that have shocked the country.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Tourism is usually considered a boost to local economies but residents of some of Switzerland's most popular destinations don't see it quite that way.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Cathy and Patrick relish describing how they found each other: through a message left on a Swiss mountaintop.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The 39-percent import duties that the United States will impose on Swiss imports from August 7th will have far-reaching consequences on Switzerland's population.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Swiss Alpine communities suffer from mass tourism and take measures to limit the number of visitors; construction at the Zurich Airport train station will disrupt some traffic; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland said on Monday it was ready to make a better offer to the United States to avoid steep tariffs that have shocked the country.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

As people are returning home from their summer vacations, drivers are likely to encounter massive bottlenecks on certain sections of Switzerland's roads.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland's Federal Court has issued a ruling that could set a precedent for more relaxed integration requirements for Swiss citizenship. But will more lenient rules be actually introduced?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

As summer continues, many festivals and other fun events take place throughout the country. This is what is happening in Switzerland in August.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Switzerland's Federal Court has issued a ruling that could set a precedent for more relaxed integration requirements for Swiss citizenship. But will more lenient rules be actually introduced?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

If you plan on staying in Switzerland for a while, and maybe even applying for citizenship eventually, you have to assimilate to the local way of life. Here's how to get that integration process going.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Federal Council will convene urgently today to draft a response to US tariffs; Basel-based pharma companies could be spared higher import duties; and more Swiss news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

With 10,000 cases of Lyme disease per year, ticks have a case as the most dangerous animal in Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The White House announced on Friday that the US was imposing a whopping 39 percent tariff rate on imports from Switzerland - far higher than the levies placed on the EU and most other countries.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The White House announced on Friday that the US was imposing a whopping 39 percent tariff rate on imports from Switzerland – making it the worst tariff deal in Europe. So why has Switzerland been hit with such a high rate?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

The United States to impose a huge 39-percent tariff rate on Swiss imports; Switzerland will have a say in a deal with the EU; and more news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

Plenty of traditions are associated with Switzerland's national holiday on August 1st, from fireworks and bonfires to parades. But speeches – a whopping 20 of them – are also a huge part of the celebrations. Why are there so many?

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

President of the Swiss confederation Karin Keller-Sutter has warned that the future of the country's economy depends heavily on US President Donald Trump.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

One of the stated aims of the EU's new Entry & Exit System is to catch over-stayers, especially those who have over-stayed their 90-day allowance. Here's a look at what changes for those who currently travel visa-free to Europe.

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The Local - Switzerland (3 weeks ago)

New study reveals the five values that all Swiss share; property prices are on the rise in Switzerland; and more news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Switzerland might have been hit by storms and downpours recently but one part of the country is on high alert over the risk of wildfires. The public have been warned to be vigilant.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

The European Union confirmed on Wednesday that a delayed new border-check system for non-EU nationals, which will do away with passport stamps, will finally launch in October.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Geneva police are warning the public to look out for phishing scams after a number of Geneva residents received official-looking letters or emails claiming to be reminders of unpaid parking ticket fines.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

If you haven't been directly headhunted, getting a job in Switzerland can be a tricky and time-consuming process. Here are our readers' best tips for securing a job in the country.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Have you lost your job in Switzerland? Here's what you need to know about navigating the country's "tough but fair" unemployment system.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

MPs are seeking fairer child custody rules; Switzerland's notorious shaky trains to ensure a smoother ride after overhaul; and other news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

A light aircraft crashed into Switzerland's Lake Lucerne on Monday morning, but it emerged on Tuesday that the pilot and his passenger both survived.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

A proposal that would see Switzerland's treasured daily postal service scrapped and replaced by twice-weekly deliveries has, unsurprisingly, sparked a row among politicians.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Certain non-EU nationals, including Indian citizens, can benefit from a new type of Schengen visa, which rewards travellers with an established travel history, and allows multiple entries to the EU/Schengen area over a long period of time.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Out of 19 German-speaking cantons, only 12 currently teach French as a second language in primary schools, and more are thinking of abandoning it in favour of English, which has angered critics.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

If you're travelling to the UK this summer, remember that you or your friends/relatives may need the new £16 travel authorisation known as the ETA.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Swiss passport gets a good score in international ranking; the area around the popular Oeschinen Lake is at risk of rockfalls; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Fines issued as a result of drivers caught speeding on camera are big business in Switzerland, generating millions of francs in revenue for some cantons. But which cantons are making the most money from them?

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Chikungunya infections are on the rise among travellers returning to Switzerland, and local cases have been recorded near the Swiss border. Here's what to know about the mosquito-borne illness and how real the threat is.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Switzerland has been deluged by torrential rain over the last few days, but what's the forecast for this coming long weekend? We took a look to see whether umbrellas would be needed for Friday's August 1st celebrations.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Switzerland's National Day on Friday August 1st is a public holiday, which means most shops and other businesses will be closed.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

Schools in some German-speaking cantons are no longer teaching French; Switzerland's population doesn't see neutrality as a priority; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (4 weeks ago)

A car plunged off a ferry into Lake Zurich on Saturday, Swiss police said, with the driver able to escape with only minor injuries.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss swimming pools have been making local and international headlines recently for banning foreigners, but it turns out this practice isn't as unusual as you might think. These are some of the pools that only let locals in.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The new school year starts in August in Switzerland after an average of six weeks of summer holidays, but some cantons give more (or less) time off than others. So when do kids go back to school in each of the country's 26 cantons?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Whether it's finances, living conditions or fitting in to society, new data shows that life in Switzerland is different for foreigners than for Swiss nationals.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

As summer continues, many festivals and other fun events take place throughout the country. This is what is happening in Switzerland in August.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

People across Switzerland get busy brunching, lunching and setting off fireworks when the country celebrates its national day on August 1st. But why is it held on the first day of August?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Poverty level among people with immigrant background has dropped; EU doesn't recognise Emmentaler cheese as Swiss; and more news in our roundup on Friday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Over 100,000 people in Switzerland have signed a petition to save specialist poisoning helpline called Tox Info, which risks closure if it can't secure emergency state funding by the end of August.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

With firm start dates now in place (probably) for the start of the EU's new systems of biometric passport checks and online visa waivers, we answer your questions on how these systems will work for tourists, foreign residents of EU/Schengen zone countries and second-home owners in Switzerland, which is part of the Schengen area.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A heatwave swept across Europe in 2003, making it the hottest summer since 1540. With forecasters noticing similar weather patterns in Switzerland this summer, could this August be as hot as the one 22 years ago?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Common wisdom has it that private and professional lives should be kept apart, but does this mean that romances are not permitted in Swiss offices?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Associations representing airlines and the European tourism industry have spoken out against the EU Commission's proposal to increase the fee for the ETIAS travel authorisation scheme from the original €7 fee to €20.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

''Shopping tourism' remains popular among Swiss consumers; Zurich offers one month of free public transport to residents over 60; and other news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Pilots have rated Zurich airport safer than both Basel and Geneva airports, according to a comparison of 31 airports across Germany and Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Currently, if you drop your litter in the street in Switzerland, the extent (if any) of your punishment will depend on where you live. But that could soon change as the government now wants to move to nationwide fines of CHF 300 for littering culprits. Here's what you need to know.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A Green party MP wants to cap sugar levels in soft drinks as average Swiss consumption is double the World Health Organisation recommended limit. With obesity-related diseases on the rise, could Switzerland be about to introduce a sugar tax?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Swiss deputy wages war on sugary drinks; bank accounts in Switzerland are generating very low interest rates; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

About 25 men of different nationalities, wearing symbols of the Third Reich, were stopped while hiking in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Premium Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli hiked its 2025 sales target as cocoa price hikes passed on to customers outweighed a drop in volumes.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

With a few exceptions, it has been very hot in Switzerland in the past few weeks, making apartments, especially in older buildings, almost uninhabitable. What rights do tenants have if their dwellings are overheated?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The European Commission has laid out the start date for the long-delayed biometric passport checks known as the Entry & Exit System.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

More and more tenants are being evicted in some parts of Switzerland; which of the country's lakes and rivers claim most lives; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

From Swiss National Day celebrations to heavy traffic — this is what you can expect in Switzerland in August 2025.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Hundreds of employees at the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva have already lost their jobs, with more layoffs on the horizon.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Travelling to and from Switzerland during a peak season can be a major hassle, with many airplanes landing or taking off late. This situation is especially dire this summer at Basel's EuroAirport.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Most aggressions against train staff in Switzerland are committed by foreign nationals; passengers flying out of the EuroAirport in Basel are experiencing massive delays; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Bestselling Swiss author Martin Suter has written a large number of books, including 'Small World', but says he is actually rather lazy.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

New rules that could impact EU immigrants and a plan for a train between Basel and Malmö – these are among the news stories that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

After the town of Porrentruy in canton Jura prohibited people from neighbouring France to use its municipal pool, another Swiss city, Basel, may follow suit.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Even though politics (like everything else) slows down in Switzerland during the summer months, some topics and debates focused on foreign nationals are ongoing. This is what's happening right now.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The fee for the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation will be €20, not €7, the European Commission proposed on Friday - citing inflation that has pushed up costs during the repeated delays to the scheme's implementation.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

From dodgy bankers to cuckoo clocks, William Tell to Swiss soldiers, Switzerland is a country where myths and stereotypes abound. We separate the facts from the fiction.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The UK's public service broadcaster has announced changes for those living outside the UK to access BBC content. Here's how this affects people living in Switzerland.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Another Swiss town —Mendrisio in Ticino — wants to close its swimming pools to foreigners; one-third of Switzerland's population struggles to pay bills; and other news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's obligatory motorway 'vignette' car sticker must be placed on the outside of the vehicle's windshield using its own 'sticky' side - and it seems that using an incorrect sticky tape can land you before the country's highest court.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Under the terms of the agreement between Bern and Brussels, citizens of the European Union have the same access to jobs in Switzerland as Swiss nationals. But are there any restrictions on residence permits?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A school refuses to hire teacher who wears a  headscarf in class;; cyber terrorists who attacked Swiss domains are prosecuted; and more news in our Thursday roundup.,

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

A ticket for breaking traffic rules is one souvenir you definitely don't want to bring back from your travels through Switzerland. Here's what you should know about the country's driving rules.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

If you are driving from Switzerland to various European destinations this summer, be ready to stumble upon toll booths and toll cameras. Here's what you should know.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Some pieces of Switzerland's legislation are intended for the entire population, while others are specific to immigrants. Here are the ones pertaining to foreign citizens only.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

SWISS airline is rated poorly on an aviation platform; heavier-than-usual travel expected at Zurich airport on upcoming weekends; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland concluded a package of treaties with the European Union in December 2024. What effect could these new agreements have on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP)?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

If you have a permit to live in Switzerland, is your access to the country when returning from abroad always guaranteed?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The majority of Geneva's adult residents have a foreign nationality, study reveals; French company wants to pay Swiss workers below-standard wages; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

The number of tick bite cases is increasing in Switzerland, but people often underestimate the danger they pose. Here's how to protect yourself.

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Switzerland's parliament wants to subsidise a new night train linking Basel with Malmö in Sweden, but not everyone is on board. Why is that?

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The Local - Switzerland (A month ago)

Employees in Switzerland can expect pay raises this year; competition for the design of the Holocaust memorial im Bern is launched; and more news in our roundup on Monday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Swiss employees earn higher wages than foreigners; and some young professionals from third countries can work in 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 (2 months ago)

Whether it's expensive jewelry or important documents, you may prefer not to keep these valuables under your mattress. Where in Switzerland can you place them for protection?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Not wearing one's clothes in designated areas, like beaches for instance, is not illegal in Switzerland. But some communities forbid it nevertheless.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

As you know by now, the Swiss have laws and regulations for pretty much everything — ranging from how to throw away your garbage to how to boil a lobster. But what about nudity? Here's the bare truth.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Switzerland has earmarked funds for international train routes; some municipalities have banned public nudity on their beaches; and more news in our Friday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Fines for littering in public places already exist at the cantonal and communal levels. Now the Swiss government is eyeing a national penalty instead.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

They are great fun, but a recent fatal accident on a Swiss summer toboggan piste, plus a long list of incidents over the years has raised questions about the safety of this activity.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

A number of countries within the Schengen travel area have reinstated border checks. What is the situation along Switzerland's frontiers?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Zurich authorities want to ensure that Rottweilers living in the canton are not dangerous; an MP wants newborn babies to have a pension plan; and more Swiss news in our roundup on Thursday.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Holidaying in Switzerland can never really be called "cheap" but what about if you're travelling in a campervan or sleeping in a tent?

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Many people, both Swiss and foreigners, pay an accounting firm to prepare their tax declaration on their behalf. But this doesn't always work out for the best as one reader testified.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Even though foreign nationals have been flocking to Switzerland for decades, "typical" immigrants of today are different from their predecessors, new research reveals.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Human-caused climate change made recent European heatwaves up to 4C hotter in many cities, pushing temperatures into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people, scientists have said.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

Swiss government remains optimistic about the extent of US tariffs; French crooks come to Switzerland to steal cars; and other news in our Wednesday roundup.

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The Local - Switzerland (2 months ago)

The European Parliament gave final approval on Tuesday to a phased rollout of a new border check system for non-EU nationals which will do away with passport stamps.

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