If you've finally lost your cool over passive aggressive notes in your apartment building's laundry room, if you want to express your displeasure over a parking fine or if you just want a short sharp exchange of views with the person who has told you off for putting your rubbish out on the wrong day, here are the phrases you will need.
A series of maps based on city tram lines show how much rent you can expect to pay for a 70-square metre three-bedroom apartment in Switzerland’s largest cities.
From what to look for before signing a lease to requesting a rent reduction, here are some of the key things you should know about renting in Switzerland.
Cantons play a hugely important role in Swiss life and you will have to deal with cantonal authorities at some stage if you live in Switzerland. But what exactly do they do and what powers do they have? Read on to find out more.
The median Swiss wage before taxes was 6,502 francs (€5,450, $6,497) in 2016, with workers in the insurance, IT and finance sectors among the top earners, new statistics show.
Think you might have gone native in Switzerland? Take our test to find out if you have the insider scoop on how to deal with everything from late trains to laundry day battles.
From loud telephone conversations to bags on seats, a new guide to Swiss train etiquette reveals what annoys the country's commuters the most. The Local spoke recently to the book's author.
Fondueziit (fondue time) has begun again! Fran from Swiss food blog Little Zurich Kitchen guides us through the dos and don'ts of eating cheese fondue in Switzerland.
Christmas is just around the corner, which means its just about time to don a winter hat and get a hot cup of Glühwein. Here are the ten best Christmas markets in Switzerland.
The Local contributor Alyssa James shares the experiences of people of colour in Switzerland and investigates how racism and xenophobia intersect in Swiss society.
Whether you're "settled down" or still figuring out what you want to do with your life, these distinctly German words shed some light on life in your 30s.
Whether you have just graduated, just been dumped or just now trying to figure yourself out, sometimes you're just at a loss for words in your twenties. But German is here to help.
A Belgian citizen receiving welfare benefits in Switzerland must leave the Alpine country despite having been born there to Swiss parents, a top Swiss court has ruled.
Did you know that if you are going from Switzerland to Austria, France, Germany and Italy you still need to take a recognized travel document? The Local's George Mills takes a look at the rules.
In a surprise move, the Swiss government on Wednesday outlined draft measures that include a travel ban for people permitted to stay in Switzerland on a temporary basis after having their bid for asylum rejected.
A new campaign poster put out by the conservative Swiss People's Party (SVP) and featuring worms eating an apple has been the political talking point of the week in Switzerland. Here's why.
