Switzerland's National Council, the lower house of parliament, has rejected a motion to make getting a hold of the red passport easier for foreign residents in Switzerland.
Authorities in Zurich plan to rent out apartments in recently renovated property for a steep price, despite the city's ongoing affordable housing shortage. And it's not gone down well.
Switzerland’s leading online comparison service has estimated that health insurance premiums could rise by over 10 percentage points in the coming year.
NATO is conducting its largest air defence drill yet in Germany this month - and it could have an impact on Swiss air traffic. Here's what you need to know, and how residents could be affected.
Switzerland has complex rules when it comes to surnames. Spouses can choose to keep their maiden name intact, take on their partner’s surname and even opt for a combined (yet unofficial) surname.
People from around the globe flock to Switzerland in hopes of a better future and higher income. Yet Switzerland’s living costs are notoriously high and many foreigners are left wondering if what they are projected to make will suffice to live comfortably.
In Switzerland, anyone who finds themselves in better financial circumstances will likely have to pay back social benefits to some degree – but the rules vary between different cantons.
French is often crowned the world’s most beautiful language and has, for centuries, infiltrated Switzerland’s German-speaking region. But why did so many French words end up in Swiss German and which are most commonly used?
The Swiss airline has unveiled its new 2023/2024 winter timetable which sees the introduction of new destinations and increased frequencies on existing routes.
The quaint Swiss village of Iseltwald has been forced to limit the number of tourists after fans of a South Korean Netflix hit show flocked to the region in droves sparking a backlash from locals.
Swiss authorities want foreign nationals who live in the country to be well integrated. But could this mean they will soon have to carry out civil protection service? Two cantons are considering the possibility.
Patience is required of those travelling by plane over Ascension Day and Pentecost as Basel, Zurich, and Geneva airports warn travellers of long waiting times. Here’s how to get ahead of the queue.
Swiss rail operator SBB is to update its timetable at the end of 2023. Here are some key planned changes that residents in Switzerland should know about.
Rental prices in Switzerland have been soaring for years with no end in sight. Now the nation's association for protecting tenants has called on politicians to take action with a series of demands.
In most Swiss cantons, residents are required to serve in the fire department if they are called up to help – or pay an exemption tax. Here's what you need to know.
According to a report by the Swiss Federal Office for Statistics, foreigners favour the French and Italian-speaking parts of Switzerland to live in over the eastern and central areas of the country – but why is that?
Whether working longer hours with more flexibility, upping the retirement age or attracting more talent from abroad, here's what Switzerland's Employers' Association say would help address the country's worker shortage.
When picking the right travel card in Switzerland there are many factors to consider, from your commuting habits to how often you plan to travel for leisure. Here’s the low-down on what you should keep in mind and the options available.
