Swiss property prices continue to rise – in some areas more than in others
Residential property has become more expensive in Switzerland, though regional disparities exist.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Swiss hard right wants residents to have a veto power over local asylum centres; Germany tries to block Zurich airport expansion; and more Swiss news in our Tuesday roundup.
Switzerland to be hit by new heatwave as air conditioning units sell out
After a relative ‘lull’ of the past several days, Switzerland will swelter in another wave of extremely hot weather in coming days as air conditioning units sell out.
Teenage American hiker found dead near Switzerland’s Lake Brienz
The body of a 19-year-old US citizen was found Saturday in a rugged area overlooking Lake Brienz, in canton Bern. He died from his injuries, Swiss police report.
Switzerland dethroned as Europe's most expensive country
Switzerland has held a dubious ‘honour’ of being Europe’s priciest nation in a number of studies. But it is no longer the case.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Anti-immigrant slogans spotted on trucks in Switzerland; new housing development offers special rent discount for families; plus other news in our roundup this Monday.
Six big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on this week
Swiss president criticised for giving in to US demands, and government delays launch of digital identity card — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.
Swiss cantons intensify fight against fake police officer scams
In French-speaking Switzerland alone, criminal networks pretending to be police officers have defrauded more than 5,000 victims of around 18 million francs in the past four years.