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Technical failure was not to blame for the crash involving a Swiss army helicopter on the Gotthard pass on Thursday.
Turkey angry after Swiss tout ‘kebab ban’
Turkish kebab chefs are up in arms after they misunderstood a spoof campaign to ban the kebab in Switzerland.
How to vote absentee from abroad in the US elections
No matter where they are in the world, Americans can vote absentee in the upcoming US elections. But how does it all work? We tracked down some answers.
Study: Swiss ski resorts are losing their snow
Could spring skiing soon be a thing of the past?
UBS fined $15m for misselling investments
The Swiss private banking giant is accused of selling risky derivative investments to inexperienced investors in the US.
Two dead in Swiss army helicopter crash
Two people died and one other was injured when a helicopter crashed on the Gotthard pass in the Swiss alps on Wednesday.
Retiring abroad: ensuring your health is covered
Retiring in another country is a common dream amongst those who long for a quieter place to live, a warmer climate, or simply a new, fresh place to spend a peaceful time after many years of hard work.
Bern wants Swiss women to work longer
The lower house of parliament has voted to extend women's retirement age by one year to 65.
Swiss student Lara de Salis, currently studying in the UK, explains why she’s sick of hearing foreigners spouting these old clichés.
Switzerland has topped the World Economic Forum’s annual competitiveness ranking for the eighth consecutive year.
Life in Jordan: 'Undiscovered treasure'
What's it like to live in Jordan? The Local spoke with American Wendy Guyot, who moved to Amman last year, to find out.
Swiss hunting season claims human lives
Several hunters have died in accidents over the past few days.
Fifa's disgraced former secretary general Markus Kattner has begun legal action to challenge his "unjustified" sacking.
Amputee's Swiss trek 'makes it more possible' for others
After losing his legs in a suicide bomb in 2004, ex-soldier Neil Heritage will climb the Matterhorn this month.
10 great apps for exploring Switzerland this summer
Download these free apps to make your Swiss trip go swimmingly.
7 tips for learning Swiss French
How hard is it to learn Swiss French exactly? And how different is it from “standard” French? We’ve got seven tips to help you learn the local lingo.
14 mistakes foreigners make on moving to Switzerland
Start-ups: How to do business like the Swiss
An American expat talks to The Local about the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur in Switzerland.
Dating in Switzerland: what you need to know
Looking for your perfect match in Switzerland? The Local uncovers some quirks of the Swiss dating scene.
The Swiss lower house of parliament has narrowly approved the idea.
WHO calls for action against air pollution
Nine out of 10 people globally are breathing poor quality air, the World Health Organization has said.
Two arrested in police raid on Basel mosque
Police in Basel raided a controversial mosque in the city and arrested two people on Tuesday morning, Swiss media reported.
The city of Solothurn has appointed a divorced ex-policeman from southern Germany into the unusual job of ‘hermit’.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, under fire at home over her refugees policy, called Saturday for Europe to secure deals with third countries to send back migrants who do not qualify for asylum.
Why Jordan is the ‘Different’ East
It’s time to stop lumping Jordan together with other travel destinations in the ‘Middle’ East – it’s different in more ways than you might think.
These films are so good, not even The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari made the list.
The nationalist Danes’ Party elicited strong reactions went it took to the streets of Haderslev to hand out cans of what it called ‘refugee spray’.
As the wine harvest gets well underway across Spain, The Local celebrates the nation's favourite tipple with some little known facts.
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Foreigners in Switzerland surpass 2 million mark
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