Category: Switzerland
Swiss bishops plan new tribunal after sexual abuse...
Following shocking sexual abuse revelations within Switzerland's Catholic Church, the Catholic dioceses' coordinating body said S...
Which towns in Switzerland are the 'best' to live ...
Choosing the best municipality in a country full of charming and picturesque towns is not easy, but as a recent large-scale survey...
Is a job offer enough to work in Switzerland as a ...
If you come from a non-EU/EFTA state and would like to work in Switzerland, you will need to meet a range of admission requirement...
What shocks Americans most about Switzerland?
When they first arrive, many foreigners find Swiss ways difficult to get used to. But some first-time American visitors have their...
Which towns in Switzerland are the best to live in...
Choosing the best municipality in a country full of charming and picturesque towns is not easy, but as a recent large-scale survey...
Reader question: Are second homes in Switzerland s...
Will you need to pay more tax on a second home in Switzerland? Here’s what you need to know.
Swiss interest rates remain the same, but who are ...
After five consecutive increases since it had lifted rates out of negative territory in June 2022, Swiss National Bank (SNB) will ...
Switzerland's largest media group announces deep j...
Switzerland's largest media group, Tamedia, said Thursday that it would cut around 50 jobs as part of efforts to slash costs amid ...
Switzerland passes ban on face coverings in public...
The National Council voted on Wednesday to pass a ban on face coverings in public places in Switzerland, such as burqas worn by so...
How long can a foreigner stay in Switzerland after...
If you're employed in Switzerland but lose your job, can you remain in the country while looking for new work? The answer depends ...
Two Swiss universities ranked among Europe's top 1...
In a new ranking of Europe’s higher education institutions, two of Switzerland’s universities received high scores.
What could happen if you wear a face covering in S...
The National Council voted on Wednesday to pass a ban on face coverings in public places in Switzerland, such as burqas worn by so...
What does it mean for Switzerland to have a popula...
From a country of just 8 million people a decade ago, Switzerland's population grew to over 9 million residents in 2023 — 9.006, 6...
How much can you earn with a Swiss university degr...
Compulsory education ends in Switzerland at age 16, when students have a choice between going to a university or opting for a thre...
Alcohol to sexual consent: What are Switzerland's ...
From being able to order your first beer to driving a car and flying alone - what are the age limits in place in Switzerland?
From condoms to vaccines: The most controversial r...
The Swiss Federal Court, the highest judicial authority in the country, has ruled on some highly contentious issues over the years...
Zurich tops worldwide ranking of cities at risk of...
Only two cities - Switzerland's Zurich and Japan's capital Tokyo remain at risk of a housing bubble, according to a new ranking.
The story behind the mysterious Swiss mailbox stuc...
If you want to mail a letter in the village of Staubern in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, you’d better have a very lon...
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news...
No tax relief to offset high health insurance premiums; Zurich parents urged not to reveal their gender to children; and other Swi...
Geneva vs Lausanne: Which Swiss city is the best t...
Thinking of moving to Switzerland? Geneva or Lausanne may be on your radar. From job opportunities and wages to the population and...
The common scams foreigners in Switzerland need to...
Scammers use every trick imaginable to find their prey. But you should use your common sense to avoid falling victim to these — an...
How Switzerland is set to make it easier for landl...
After the National Council in March, the Council of States has this week accepted two projects aimed at toughening Swiss tenancy l...
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news...
MPs to discuss tax cuts for full-time employees; fake job scam is spreading in Switzerland; and other news in our roundup on Tuesd...
Reader question: Can I use euros to pay in Switzer...
Although the national currency of Switzerland is the Swiss franc, you can also pay in euros in many places. However, you may not a...
IN NUMBERS: What you need to know about Switzerlan...
Every year, thousands of international students pack their bags and travel to Switzerland in pursuit of further education. Here’s ...
Can a family in Switzerland live well on a median ...
Switzerland is a notoriously expensive country, more so in some regions than in others. Just how well can a family with two childr...
Why is Switzerland's chronic labour shortage worse...
Switzerland doesn’t have enough skilled workers to fill the job vacancies. But if no remedies are found, the country’s economy wil...
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news...
Swiss GDP loses billions due to labour shortage; air fares to become cheaper in 2024; and other news in our roundup on Monday.
Swiss cost-of-living demo draws thousands
A Swiss cost-of-living demonstration called by unions and leftist parties, seeking wage rises and pension hikes, drew thousands to...
EXPLAINED: Can I work past the retirement age in S...
While many people in Switzerland look forward to spending their retirement years exploring their local area or researching their f...
