The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES), which will change border control procedures for third-country nationals, is set to launch at Zurich airport on Monday.
Voters in Zurich have approved a plan to cut the cost of an annual travelcard on local public transport (ZVV) down to 365 francs (1 franc a day) from the current price of over 800 francs. Will it really happen and how will it work?
Public transport users in the Swiss city of Zurich have been warned to prepare for "historic" changes to its tram system that authorities say will certainly cause "confusion".
Over 30 percent of Zurich’s population are foreign nationals – slightly more than the Swiss national average of 26 percent. So how do the locals feel about the city’s foreign residents – and vice-versa?
Whether it's getting to grips with public transport, learning about the city or finding parking or swimming spots, these 10 essential apps will help foreign residents navigate life in Zurich. Are there anymore you would add to this list?
To mark the Cycle Week that takes place in Zurich from May 22nd to 28th, Switzerland’s largest city is inaugurating a tunnel under the main train station, dedicated exclusively to bicycle traffic.
Zurich Transport Association (ZVV), the largest in Switzerland, is examining whether a nighttime service during the week would be feasible in the future.
Integration is a key requirement for any foreigner arriving in Switzerland. Now a multi-party coalition in Zurich wants immigrants to sign a document to that effect.
Zurich is the second "happiest" city in the world, according to a new international ranking. But what were the reasons Switzerland's biggest city scored so highly and do foreign residents find it a happy place to live?
With a strong and resilient job market, Zurich is a major destination for international workers. But how important is speaking German - and can you get by if you only speak English?
Picking up passengers at Zurich Airport can be very expensive. Since the latest price increase, an hour of parking in the arrivals area costs more than a whole day in the parking garage.
Thousands of foreigners settle in Zurich each year, most of them with a steep learning curve about the life in Switzerland’s biggest and most expensive city. To help, The Local has compiled articles that will help you navigate challenges you may find along the way.
New rules, trains, flights, as well as cultural events to look forward to: here’s a roundup of what Zurich residents can expect in their city and canton for the rest of the year.
Rich foreigners have flocked to Zurich's so-called "gold coast" in the past, but there is a new neighbourhood in Switzerland’s most expensive city that is now proving more attractive.
Zurich is funding a 325,000-franc, three-year pilot project to provide free legal advice and representation to foreign nationals from third countries who are facing problems because they receive social aid.
Many people embarking on a naturalisation procedure in Switzerland find various stumbling blocks along the way. But Zurich authorities have been trying to reduce these barriers.
