A national vote to shorten the residency period for Swiss citizenship, and challenges that the country will face in 2025— are among the Swiss news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up ...

Public transport companies in Switzerland would like to improve the current tariff system, by basing prices on the distance travelled. Would the commuters benefit from it?

One of the most iconic depictions of Switzerland comes from the mountain pastures of Johanna Spyri's 'Heidi' Photo: DoctorSchaumburg / Pixabay If you're looking for an engaging, fast-paced overview of ...

I much prefer this habit to kissing. Photo by Ashkan Forouzani on Unsplash Though the Swiss are not usually given to public displays of emotion, they don’t think twice about bestowing three kisses on ...

Astute Swiss consumers know that, from today and for the next seven days, dozens of retailers in Switzerland will slash their prices on a variety of goods. That’s because today marks the beginning of ...

Ready for some Christmas cheer? Switzerland has a wide range of ways to celebrate this December. Here's our ten picks for the ...

Involvement in non-profit associations is very common in Switzerland. And they are open to everyone — including foreigners.

In the wake of the 2024 US Presidential election, Google has revealed a high number of Americans are considering moving to ...

A petition to relax the length of residency time before foreigners can apply for Swiss citizenship will be brought to a ...

Supporters watch the 2024 contest in Biel. Photo: Fabrice COFFRINI/AFP. Basel voters will decide Sunday on whether to spend ...

Currently, there are rigid rules for when policy holders in Switzerland can switch from one type of compulsory health ...

If you are hoping to remain under the radar in Switzerland, that won’t be possible. While the country has strong privacy ...