Six big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on this week
Is Switzerland really the richest country in the world, and why are many dairy foods missing from Migros — these…
The essential documents you need if you are leaving Switzerland this summer
Summer holidays are nearly here and you may be getting ready to travel abroad. Here is what you should take…
Warning: Fake police scams see huge spike in French-speaking Switzerland
Cantonal police in French-speaking areas of Switzerland have seen a sharp rise in so-called "fake police officer" scams. This is…
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Parliament approves the new version of electronic ID; stalking will become a criminal offence in Switzerland; and other news in…
FACT CHECK: Are people in Switzerland really the world’s richest?
Switzerland is once again ranked the wealthiest country on earth, but does this mean that every resident is a millionaire,…
Why does Switzerland represent Donald Trump in Iran?
Iran's foreign ministry summoned on Wednesday the Swiss ambassador over recent remarks by Donald Trump. But why is Switzerland "responsible"…
What Switzerland’s new zero-percent interest rate will mean for you
Switzerland’s central bank announced on Thursday it was cutting its interest rate from 0.25 to 0 percent. What impact will…
REVEALED: The areas in the Swiss Alps most at risk from landslides
In the wake of the Blatten landslide, which almost flattened the Swiss Alpine village, there is increased focus on other…
EXPLAINED: Why is Switzerland so rich?
Aside from chocolate, cheese, watches and army knives, Switzerland is often synonymous with wealth. But why exactly is this small…
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Switzerland remains the world's wealthiest country; Coop cuts prices of 1,000 products; and more news in our roundup on Thursday.…
Why there’s a food shortage in Switzerland’s Migros supermarkets
Many shelves in Migros supermarkets across Switzerland are bare. What's going on and when will they they be restocked? If…
The numbers that reveal how bad driving on Swiss motorways has become
If you ever say to yourself while sitting in your car ‘the traffic is getting increasingly worse,’ you are right:…
Does Switzerland have a work permit salary threshold?
Most countries in Europe have set up salary treshholds— the minimum annual or monthly wage that a foreign worker must…
Permafrost in Swiss Alps reaches warmest ever temperature
Permafrost is sub-surface soil that remains at freezing temperature or below for two years or more. When it thaws --…
Why has Sweden proposed abolishing permanent residency for Swiss citizens?
The Swedish government's plan to tighten asylum rules to the strictest level allowable under EU law was supposed to be…
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Two Swiss cities among the world's 'most liveable'; wealthy people won't be subject to higher inheritance taxes; and other news…
How alarmed should we be about Europe’s tightening citizenship rules?
Across Europe governments are toughening rules and rhetoric around foreign residents being able to acquire citizenship. Claudia Delpero talks to…
Swiss parliamentary vote could spell the end of Geneva’s minimum wage
The canton of Geneva has Switzerland's highest minimum wage, but a vote in the Swiss parliament could pave the way…
The rules of Switzerland’s outdoor pool etiquette you should know
With Switzerland's outdoor pools open for the season, many Swiss residents are looking forward to a visit to their local…
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Switzerland ranked the world's most competitive country, glacier collapse to cost 320 million francs and more news in our roundup…
TELL US: How did you get your job in Switzerland?
People find work in Switzerland through all manner of ways, whether its a traditional job advert or a move within…
Swiss minister hails EU deal: ‘If the British had this, there’d have been no Brexit’
If the British had had a Swiss-like "safeguard clause" with the EU to put a brake on immigration there would…
Can anyone get an allotment in Switzerland?
This year, the Swiss Federation of Family Gardens (SFGV) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of allotments, but how can residents…
Can anyone open a ‘numbered’ bank account in Switzerland?
Everyone has heard of ‘numbered accounts’ in Swiss banks. But do they really exist, and can anyone open them? Unlike…
