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How to avoid your Swiss citizenship application being rejected
The strict criteria for obtaining a Swiss passport means that as many as one fifth of applications to become Swiss are rejected. Here’s what you should know about increasing your chances of being naturalised.
The pitfalls you should avoid to stay out of debt in Switzerland
Getting into debt is easy, but paying it all off – not so much. What you should know about the risks of getting indebted in Switzerland - and how to get out of it.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Swiss taxi fares the 'most expensive' in the world; many tenants have not received a rent reduction they are entitled to; and more news from Switzerland on Wednesday.
British teenager and German tourist drown in Swiss lake
Two young tourists lost lives - only a few days apart - in a mountain lake located in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.
Switzerland set for one more blast of summer as temperatures spike
If you think September marks the beginning of autumn – you are right. But the hot weather of recent months is in no hurry to leave Switzerland this year.
EXPLAINED: The biggest political issues in Switzerland this autumn
The parliamentary debate on immigration tax and jobs for foreign graduates of Swiss universities will be among a good list of hot-button topics on the country’s political agenda this autumn.
Everything that changes in Switzerland in September 2026
Two referendums and new health insurance premiums are on Switzerland's agenda in September 2025.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Suspect is detained in Switzerland’s deadly apartment fire; gender pay gap is still an issue in Swiss workplaces; plus other news in our roundup this Tuesday.
Why the Swiss will vote on the country's vital food needs
In the next round of referendums to be held on September 27th, Swiss voters will cast their ballots on locally-grown food supply. But what's it all about?
How the disposal of plastic packaging is set to change in Switzerland
The Swiss are huge supporters of segregating and recycling their waste. Soon the government will tighten rules on the disposal of plastic packaging.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Three hypotheses are investigated in the deadly shooting in Aargau; Switzerland to tighten rules on disposal of plastic packaging; and more news in our roundup on Monday.
The questions that could trip you up on the Swiss citizenship exam
No matter how well prepared you think you are for the Swiss naturalisation exam, some questions are trickier than others.
How the new digitalised system should improve Swiss citizenship process
Applying for citizenship in Switzerland has always required a lot of paperwork – both literally and figuratively. But from August 2026 the government has begun digitalising these processes for a quicker outcome.
44.1C: Just how hot and dry will Swiss summers become in future?
With the rain and cooler temperatures in Switzerland right now, we may soon forget just how hot the summer of 2026 has been. But meteorologists say we should expect even more intense heatwaves and droughts.
Six big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on this week
Unstable Swiss glaciers are at risk of collapsing, and Swiss police sound alarm over fake train tickets scam — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. Catch up on on everything in this weekly roundup.
Can foreign nationals move to live in a Swiss property they inherit?
If you happen to inherit a house or an apartment in Switzerland but are a foreigner who lives abroad, can you legally move there?
Do Swiss banks still accept American checks?
Americans living in Switzerland are reporting multiple problems dealing with Switzerland's financial institutions - from denial of services to hefty fees. Now some are not accepting checks issued in the United States.
Quality of life: What are the best Swiss towns for families in 2026?
Generally speaking, the quality of life is good all over Switzerland, but as a new analysis reveals, some municipalities offer more than others.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Swiss motorists are dumping their waste in Germany; unemployment among university graduates is rising sharply; plus more news in our roundup this Friday.
How are foreign children assigned to classrooms in Swiss schools?
Given that a significant number of students in Switzerland speak a foreign language, how are they being integrated into the country's public schools?
Switzerland to clarify rules for international property inheritance
Since January 1st, 2025, new rules apply to international successions. Given that they often involve real estate located in Switzerland being inherited by people abroad, the government will revise certain provisions.
What is Switzerland’s ‘integration contract’ and do all foreigners have to sign it?
If you want to settle in Switzerland, you will have to make every effort to integrate and, in some cases, even sign an official agreement to this effect.
EXPLAINED: What are the risks of glaciers collapsing in Switzerland?
As a Valais glacier is breaking off piece by piece, with debris hanging precariously over a town below, you may be wondering whether other Swiss glaciers could collapse as well.