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Most foreign nationals coming to work and live in Switzerland are familiar with how the work permit system works in the country. But there are also some nuances you may not be aware of.
During the opening of the autumn session of the Swiss parliament on September 14th, President Guy Parmelin presented four goals the government has set for the country for next year.
Many people have never questioned the safety of milk coming from Swiss cows, which spend their summers grazing on pristine Alpine pastures. But a new university study refutes this wholesome image.
Government sets priorities for Switzerland for 2027; Geneva’s international organisations have withstood US financing cuts; plus others news in our Tuesday roundup.
The European Commission is planning a revision of Schengen rules on short-stay visas to make the EU’s visa policy "more coherent, secure and effective, while facilitating legitimate travel".
European Union countries issued a total of 3.9 million new residence permits to non-EU citizens in 2025, a 10 percent increase compared to 2024, and the “highest level” since records began, according to new data. But which countries issue the most?
The Swiss parliament is getting ready to tackle the proposed taxation of foreign nationals who settle in Switzerland. The debate is likely to be both heated and contentious, so what will happen next?
Immigration tax to be debated in the Parliament from today; Geneva officials are worried about gang wars in nearby France ; and more Swiss news in our Monday roundup.
Calls are growing louder in Europe for action against "pervert" smart glasses after secretly filmed footage of girls and women appeared online -- with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale.
Switzerland's tenants' associations have criticised landlords "taking advantage" of falling vacancies in the Swiss rental market.
The Basel-City parliament approves three record-breaking high-rise blocks; gap between Switzerland's rich and poor widens; and more news in our roundup this Friday.
Five people were killed when a coach carrying Dutch tourists in eastern Switzerland crashed this week, police said on Friday.
If you are planning to move to, or visit, the more rural areas of Switzerland, you may want to know whether you’ll be able to use your smartphone and computer without a hitch.
Following a drop last year, the downward trend in travel from Switzerland to the United States has accelerated during the first half of 2026. But what's the reason behind the fall in traveller numbers?
Government plans to extend high-speed internet to all corners of Switzerland; Zurich train station maintains the top spot in international ranking; and more news in our Thursday roundup.
