The Local – Switzerland’s News in English

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Today in Switzerland: A round-up of the latest news on Thursday

Find out what's going on today in Switzerland with The Local's short roundup of the news.

Switzerland to relax entry rules from Saturday

Switzerland extends Covid measures

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Covid in Switzerland: How common are hospitalisations and deaths among the boosted?

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What is Switzerland’s TV license fee and can you cancel it?

Covid in Switzerland: ‘It is possible that we’ve reached the peak’

Shop locally: How changing your consumer habits can build a brighter future

People across Europe are finding a wide range of ways to help create a more sustainable world through their power as consumers. From shopping locally to the apps that help you cut out food waste and much more besides, here are five ways your consumer habits can help create a better world.

Have an impact: five ways to shape a better world in 2022

The world’s most powerful languages: which one will you learn in 2022?

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EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about Switzerland’s supermarkets

Are they cheap? Are they easy to find? And do they sell booze? Here’s what you need to know about Switzerland’s famous supermarkets.

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EXPLAINED: Why is Switzerland so expensive?

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Should Switzerland abolish quarantines and roll back testing for Covid-19?

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Ten ways to save on car insurance in Switzerland

Covid-19: Zurich schools extend mask mandate

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Skiing: Relaxed Swiss Covid rules attracting ‘record numbers of foreigners’

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EXPLAINED: Five things you need to do when you move to Switzerland

When it comes to getting settled in Switzerland, many rules and regulations are different — and sometimes stranger —than those in other countries.

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Great salaries but ‘no human warmth’: Your views on living and working in Geneva

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Can I have a barbecue on my balcony in Switzerland?

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How to apply for Swiss citizenship: An essential guide

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What am I allowed to do in my backyard or apartment courtyard in Switzerland?

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Are Switzerland’s strict noise restrictions to blame for the surge in cash truck robberies?

Language

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Eight reasons Swiss-French is better than French-French

Swiss-German may be the dominant language in Switzerland, but nearly a quarter of the population say French is their main language.

Everything you need to know about Swiss Italian, Switzerland’s third language

Travel in Switzerland

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What are the Covid rules in place at ski resorts across Europe?

The winter spike in Covid infections across Europe means another ski season will take place under health restrictions and recommendations. Here's what you need to know about the rules in different countries.