Six books you need to read to understand the Swiss To truly understand Switzerland and its people, nothing beats exploring its mountains, villages, and bustling cities. But on those days when the weather keeps you indoors, a good book can be an excellent way to learn more.

Six books you need to read to understand the Swiss

What's on: 10 events not to miss in Switzerland in May 2026 From a cheese festival to the ice hockey world championship - these are some of the events scheduled to take place in various Swiss regions this month.

What's on: 10 events not to miss in Switzerland in May 2026

American firm offers huge wages to recruit Zurich-based AI specialists Swiss salaries are notoriously high, but few (if any) can match the pay that one American company Is ready to shell out to AI specialists in Zurich.

American firm offers huge wages to recruit Zurich-based AI specialists

Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Switzerland’s jet fuel reserves could soon run out; US company offers exorbitant salaries to Zurich AI specialists;  and more news in our roundup on Wednesday.

Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

'Stone age' ticket system preventing travellers in Europe from taking trains Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system.

'Stone age' ticket system preventing travellers in Europe from taking trains

Can a non-EU national secure a long-term work permit in Switzerland? People who come from third countries face more restrictions in Switzerland than their European counterparts do – including with work permits.

Can a non-EU national secure a long-term work permit in Switzerland?

Swiss football club turns down Kanye West concert over antisemitic comments Reigning Swiss champions, Basel football club (FCB) has rejected an approach about staging a Kanye West concert at their St. Jakob-Park arena.

Swiss football club turns down Kanye West concert over antisemitic comments

Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Quitting smoking Is much more expensive in Switzerland than abroad; roosters and cows spark controversy in a Swiss village; plus other news in our Tuesday roundup,

Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Switzerland could make helmets mandatory for e-scooters Switzerland has been pretty lax concerning the use of helmets for electric scooter riders, but the move to change this is now under way.

Switzerland could make helmets mandatory for e-scooters

Why speaking standard German could be a problem in Switzerland If you haven’t realised it yet, being proficient in ‘German’ does not quite equate to being well integrated in Switzerland.

Why speaking standard German could be a problem in Switzerland

How war in Middle East is causing Swiss mortgage rates to soar After the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28th, Swiss petrol prices have risen sharply. But the conflict is impacting mortgage rates in Switzerland as well.

How war in Middle East is causing Swiss mortgage rates to soar

Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Entry bans into Switzerland are on the rise; voters will decide if government should export arms; and more news in our roundup this Monday.

Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Airlines fear jet-fuel rationing due to Mideast war The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war.

Airlines fear jet-fuel rationing due to Mideast war

The Swiss websites that can help you save money You may think that ‘lower prices’ and ‘Switzerland’ should never be mentioned in the same sentence. But online resources can actually help you save on some purchases.

The Swiss websites that can help you save money

Six big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on this week Special permit could be required for foreigners to buy a home in Switzerland, and how the move to curb immigration would worsen Geneva’s traffic problems - these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.

Six big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on this week

What groups can older people join to help them integrate in Switzerland? Integration is not easy for many foreigners, regardless of age, but immersion in a new culture may be particularly challenging for older individuals. Are there any associations in Switzerland that can help this process along?

What groups can older people join to help them integrate in Switzerland?

How soon could jet fuel shortages ground flights in Europe? The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers.

How soon could jet fuel shortages ground flights in Europe?

Everything that changes in Switzerland in May 2026 From Labour Day rallies to new air and rail travel options - there are some big changes and events to know about in Switzerland in May 2026.

Everything that changes in Switzerland in May 2026

Sechseläuten: What you need to know about Zurich's snowman burning spring festival One of the biggest annual events in Zurich, the Sechseläuten, takes places every April. The Local explains what it's all about...and what the Böögg is.

Sechseläuten: What you need to know about Zurich's snowman burning spring festival

Four more officials are charged in Swiss fire probe Four more current and former officials are now under criminal investigation in the probe into Switzerland's Crans-Montana fire disaster that killed 41 people and injured 115 others.

Four more officials are charged in Swiss fire probe

Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday SBB is launching more direct connections to Italy and France; the war in Iran has caused Swiss mortgage rates to soar; and more news in our roundup on Friday.

Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

'Don’t spit': How to be a good tourist in Switzerland Switzerland expects not only its own residents to follow the rules of proper (Swiss) conduct, but foreign visitors as well. The country's tourism board has laid out a good code of conduct to observe.

'Don’t spit': How to be a good tourist in Switzerland

TELL US: What are the chief problems facing foreign residents in Switzerland? Whether its work permits, health insurance or buying property we'd like to hear from readers about what the main problems are in 2026 for international residents living in Switzerland. Please take part in our one minute survey.

TELL US: What are the chief problems facing foreign residents in Switzerland?

Edelweiss airline scraps some flights between Switzerland and the United States Switzerland’s Edelweiss airline is eliminating flights to two US destinations from its summer schedule, citing ‘geopolitical’ reasons.

Edelweiss airline scraps some flights between Switzerland and the United States

Swiss government to tighten rules on sale of properties to foreign buyers Foreign nationals living abroad will be required to obtain a special permit before purchasing a home in Switzerland, the Swiss Federal Council has announced.

Swiss government to tighten rules on sale of properties to foreign buyers

Swiss watchmakers uncertain of effects of Mideast conflict on their trade The Middle East war has plunged Swiss watchmakers into uncertainty, testing the resilience of an iconic national industry already shaken by several crises.

Swiss watchmakers uncertain of effects of Mideast conflict on their trade

Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Government plans to restrict purchases of real estate by foreigners; most new doctors practicing in Switzerland are foreign nationals; plus other news on our Thursday roundup.

Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Swiss lawmakers set to rule on controversial points of EU deal In the coming weeks, debates on the new batch of Swiss-EU agreements will begin in the parliamentary committees. So what the key points of the discussions?

Swiss lawmakers set to rule on controversial points of EU deal

Can a Swiss employer require job candidates to be debt-free? Some jobseekers in Switzerland have complained about being asked, during a recruitment process, to provide an extract from a debt enforcement office proving a clean financial record. But is this practice legal?

Can a Swiss employer require job candidates to be debt-free?

Basel airport slashes flights with only one airline operating Between April 15th and May 20th, 2026, Basel EuroAirport will be renovating its main runway, causing all but one of its airlines to cancel their flights during this time.

Basel airport slashes flights with only one airline operating