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'They wanted Swiss tenants': How foreign flat hunters face discrimination in Switzerland
The Local has recently asked its readers whether they experienced discrimination when job or flat hunting in Switzerland. Their responses reveal that that this kind of bias does indeed exist.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Electricity prices in Switzerland will fall slightly in 2027; academic performance of Swiss students is among the best globally; and more news in our roundup this Wednesday.
Is it worth the fee to join the Swiss Tenants' Association?
If you rent (rather than own) an apartment in Switzerland, becoming a member of the organisation that defends tenants may offer you many benefits.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Swiss Post to cut up to 110 jobs; new study shows that regulated cannabis sales in Switzerland reduce health risks; plus other news in our roundup this Tuesday.
Housing to jobs: How you can lodge official complaints in Switzerland
Most people don’t encounter any major problems in the way they are treated in Switzerland. But if that is not your case, you have a right to seek recourse.
Six surprising Swiss citizenship rules you may not know about
Switzerland has a myriad of rules concerning obtaining citizenship that are different from many other nations.
Swiss 'immigration tax' proposal gets a boost from the government
The idea of taxing foreigners who settle in Switzerland is not new, but now it is gaining momentum on the political level.
What is Switzerland's lump-sum taxation on foreigners and who can benefit from it?
The ‘lump sum taxation’ is a term which ‘regular’ taxpayers in Switzerland may not even be familiar with, as it is reserved for very wealthy foreigners.
22,000 jobs: Just how important is Geneva airport to the surrounding region?
As Geneva’s airport also serves neighbouring French communities, the value it provides stretches beyond the immediate Swiss regions.
What are the punishments for speeding in Switzerland?
What happens if you are caught driving over the speed limit on Swiss roads? It all depends on how fast you drive, in what kind of neighbourhood you are, and how many other speeding violations you already have. Here's what you need to know.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Valais is the Swiss leader in lump-sum taxation; hard-right creates a fake video to prompt the ‘yes’ vote on its neutrality initiative; and more news in our roundup on Monday.
REVEALED: Where in Switzerland do top earners live?
The wealthy in Switzerland can pretty much choose where they settle - these are the places top earners in the country tend to live.
What do foreigners like and dislike about living in Switzerland in 2026?
Switzerland offers numerous benefits to international residents, but a new survey reveals that there are a few downsides as well.
New app helps applicants prepare for Swiss citizenship exam
Anyone who is preparing for a Swiss naturalisation test can hardly call the process ‘fun’ – quite the opposite, in fact. But a new app might change that.
Six big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on this week
Issues that are on Switzerland’s political agenda in coming months, and will the rave shooting end up changing Swiss gun legislation — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.
Parts of famous Swiss mountain under threat of a major collapse
Authorities have issued access and travel bans for certain areas of Switzerland’s Säntis mountain due to an ‘unstable rock face.’
What can you do if your bid for Swiss citizenship is rejected?
More often than not, naturalisation is a lengthy and complex procedure. And sometimes an applicant’s hopes of obtaining a Swiss passport are dashed. What can unsuccessful candidates do?
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Switzerland told to fully reinstate EES border checks; the government supports a federal ban on conversion therapies; and more news in our Friday roundup.
Could Switzerland tighten its gun laws after the deadly rave shooting?
After a fatal shooting at a rave on August 30th, some Swiss politicians are calling for stricter laws regulating the purchase and ownership of firearms. Others, on the other hand, are against further restrictions.
Switzerland confirms summer 2026 was hottest ever... but it will become the norm
It may come as no surprise to anyone who sweated buckets through June, July, and August that this year's summer has broken Switzerland's heat records.
'Local and seasonal': How the Swiss government wants you to eat
Switzerland’s population already enjoys one of the world’s highest life expectancies. But the government says a better diet can help them stay healthier even longer.
Just how healthy is the food in Switzerland?
One of the issues the Swiss will vote on this month is the so-called Food Initiative which, among other things, is pushing for high-quality, locally-grown food supply. What is the situation in Switzerland in this regard right now?
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Swiss cancer patients won’t get a promising new drug due to US policy; declining proficiency in language and mathematics observed in Swiss trainees; plus more news in our roundup this Thursday.