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Could Switzerland tighten rules around elderly drivers?
One Swiss lawmker is seeking to tighten the rules pertaining to elderly motorists driving on Swiss roads.
Swiss glacier near Zermatt under threat of imminent collapse
Switzerland’s Weisshorn glacier, located at an altitude of 4,505 metres near Zermatt in Valais, is breaking off piece by piece, which could fall down into the town below.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Switzerland's Weisshorn Glacier is under the threat of collapse; Swiss households more financially secure than ever; and more news in our roundup on Wednesday.
How can I stay in Switzerland after graduating from a Swiss university?
Tens of thousands of international students study at Swiss universities, but can they remain in the country once they finish?
Public warned to be aware of Switzerland’s 'cheap train tickets' scam
Depending on the distance your travel, Swiss public transport tickets can be expensive, so a possibility to pay less is appealing. And that is what scammers are counting on.
A Zurich-bound SWISS flight from the US makes an emergency landing
On the morning of Tuesday, August 25th, SWISS flight from Chicago to Zurich issued a distress signal over the Atlantic and landed safely on an Azore island off the coast of Portugal.
What to expect as Germany extends border checks with Switzerland
Germany plans to keep controls at its nine land borders until March 2027. How will this affect travel to and from Switzerland?
What your choice of Swiss supermarket says about you
Shopping is not merely about filling your cart with food and other necessities — where in Switzerland you choose to shop also reveals quite a bit about you.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Man loses Swiss citizenship after being convicted of terrorism in France; Geneva MP calls on cantonal parliament to ban begging; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.
How the summer's devastating drought has hit life in Switzerland
All the Swiss regions have suffered from a severe dry spell since June, and the consequences are significant and far-reaching, the government reports.
Swiss government backs English-language announcements on trains
Switzerland's Federal Council has dismissed one MP's call to limit public announcements in English on Swiss trains.
Switzerland to lower the obligatory TV license fee from 2027
Not everything in Switzerland is getting more expensive: the annual radio and television fee is set to become cheaper.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Switzerland launches effort to combat youth radicalisation; SBB employs plainclothes ticket inspectors on long-distance trains; plus other news in our roundup this Monday.
Golden visas: How wealthy foreigners can 'buy' Swiss residency
Swiss residency permits are notoriously hard to obtain for people from some countries. But there is a way to do this — here’s how.
What kind of donations can you deduct from your Swiss taxes?
Say you want to make a financial contribution to an organisation in Switzerland you particularly like. Can you claim this donation as a tax write-off?
Six big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on this week
From an unprecedented spike in Swiss fuel prices to a push for the new treaty with the EU to include a Swiss ‘immigration tax’ — these were among the major news stories that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.
Where can you buy the cheapest petrol in Switzerland right now?
After this summer's drought, the price of fuel has increased to almost unprecedented levels at Swiss pumps. But do good deals still exist?
Five missing after fire ravages apartment block in Switzerland
A major fire broke out in Thusis, in Swiss canton of Graubünden, overnight into Friday. A building housing a restaurant and apartments was completely gutted. Five people are missing, local police reported.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Population growth in Switzerland slowed slightly in 2025; Swiss service providers are not legally bound to accept cash: and more news in our roundup this Friday.
UPDATE: When will Switzerland’s individual taxation come into effect?
In March 2026, Swiss voters approved a move to allow married couples to declare their income and assets separately instead of being taxed jointly. However, it will take six years for the new law to be introduced.
How will Switzerland's new individual tax law affect you?
In March 2026 Swiss voters approved a move to allow married couples to declare their income and assets separately instead of being taxed jointly, as has been the case until now. So how will it affect you?
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Individual taxation will not go into effect before 2032; Switzerland to enact legislation on salary data exchange with neighbouring countries; and more news in our Thursday roundup.
What summons can you legitimately get at your Swiss home - and need to sign?
Sometimes you find an official-looking piece of paper affixed to your mailbox or front door, or a mail delivery person bringing you something to sign. But should you?