https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed While Swiss wages do go up with age, this trend varies considerably from one sector to another, a new government study reveals. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260225/in-figures-how-swiss-salaries-increase-with-age Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:28:37 +0100 in-figures-how-swiss-salaries-increase-with-age If you are a new arrival in Switzerland, or are about to move here, you may be uncertain about what portion of your income will be eaten up by rent. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260505/does-switzerland-still-have-a-30-percent-rule-for-rent Tue, 05 May 2026 10:31:28 +0200 does-switzerland-still-have-a-30-percent-rule-for-rent Immaculately dressed in Victorian costume, Sherlock Holmes devotees gathered at the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland to recreate the intrepid detective's fateful duel with his nemesis Professor Moriarty, 135 years on. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260505/sherlock-holmes-fans-recreate-fateful-duel-at-swiss-falls Tue, 05 May 2026 08:13:21 +0200 sherlock-holmes-fans-recreate-fateful-duel-at-swiss-falls Immigrants ‘essential’ for funding Switzerland's state pensions; more trains will circulate during Ascension and Pentecost weekends; plus more news in our roundup this Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260505/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-243 Tue, 05 May 2026 07:48:43 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-243 Veggies may be healthy, but a new analysis reveals that most of those on sale in Swiss stores are contaminated. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260504/two-thirds-of-vegetables-sold-in-switzerland-contain-toxic-substances Mon, 04 May 2026 14:36:59 +0200 two-thirds-of-vegetables-sold-in-switzerland-contain-toxic-substances The 'No to 10 million' anti-immigration initiative from the hard-right Swiss People's Party is gaining momentum ahead of the November 14th referendum, but readers of The Local are divided on the impact of the upcoming vote. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260202/switzerlands-no-to-10-million-vote-would-be-catalyst-for-hatred-of-foreigners Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:33:21 +0100 switzerlands-no-to-10-million-vote-would-be-catalyst-for-hatred-of-foreigners Though by a narrow margin, a rightwing bid to curb immigration to Switzerland looks likely to be accepted at the upcoming referendum. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260504/no-to-10-million-majority-of-swiss-voters-set-to-approve-proposal Mon, 04 May 2026 12:57:58 +0200 no-to-10-million-majority-of-swiss-voters-set-to-approve-proposal Switzerland’s retail sector would suffer major losses if the rightwing bid to drastically limit immigration is approved at the polls, Migros’ head says. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260504/we-depend-on-them-migros-boss-warns-against-cutting-immigrant-numbers-in-switzerland Mon, 04 May 2026 12:56:29 +0200 we-depend-on-them-migros-boss-warns-against-cutting-immigrant-numbers-in-switzerland A Swiss museum made a splash on Friday by inviting in the public in their swimwear to enjoy Paul Cezanne's iconic paintings of people bathing. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260502/immersive-art-swiss-museum-goers-in-bikinis-dive-into-cezanne Sat, 02 May 2026 09:28:01 +0200 immersive-art-swiss-museum-goers-in-bikinis-dive-into-cezanne In Switzerland, barbecuing in the great outdoors is a must in the summer. But what does Swiss law say about grilling while enjoying the nature? Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230612/reader-question-can-i-have-a-barbecue-in-a-swiss-park-or-forest Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:48:11 +0200 reader-question-can-i-have-a-barbecue-in-a-swiss-park-or-forest In an upcoming national referendum, voters will decide whether to drastically limit the influx of foreigners into Switzerland. Doing so would increase how fast the country is aging. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260428/how-immigration-keeps-switzerland-young Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:24:24 +0200 how-immigration-keeps-switzerland-young MPs say 'no' to shorter wait for Swiss citizenship and more companies in Switzerland continue to cut jobs — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260501/six-big-news-stories-from-switzerland-you-need-to-catch-up-on-this-week-41 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:49:52 +0200 six-big-news-stories-from-switzerland-you-need-to-catch-up-on-this-week-41 After some delays due to logistics, Switzerland’s first national telephone number for victims of domestic abuse - 142 – has gone live on May 1st. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260501/142-what-you-should-know-about-switzerlands-new-domestic-violence-hotline Fri, 01 May 2026 12:48:11 +0200 142-what-you-should-know-about-switzerlands-new-domestic-violence-hotline During a special session held on April 30th, MPs turned down a proposal to halve the wait time before a non-EU foreigner can apply for citizenship. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260126/swiss-mps-reject-plan-to-shorten-wait-period-for-citizenship Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:31:44 +0100 swiss-mps-reject-plan-to-shorten-wait-period-for-citizenship 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. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260417/everything-that-changes-in-switzerland-in-may-2026 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:28:06 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-switzerland-in-may-2026 Switzerland has several different types of work permits. Which one you are eligible to obtain depends on various factors. https://www.thelocal.ch/20231108/who-determines-what-kind-of-swiss-work-permit-you-receive Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:59:56 +0100 who-determines-what-kind-of-swiss-work-permit-you-receive As jet fuel prices continue to soar – including for Switzerland’s airlines – spending summer holidays abroad in 2026 will become quite a bit more expensive. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260430/how-much-more-will-you-spend-on-your-airline-tickets-in-switzerland-this-summer Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:05:22 +0200 how-much-more-will-you-spend-on-your-airline-tickets-in-switzerland-this-summer Residents of Switzerland spend almost 15 billion francs a year on online purchases from companies abroad. Products may seem cheaper but, as one lawmaker points out, this merchandise may not be safe to use. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260430/can-switzerland-make-shopping-on-foreign-platforms-safer-for-consumers Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:41:11 +0200 can-switzerland-make-shopping-on-foreign-platforms-safer-for-consumers Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court on Tuesday dismissed a money laundering case against Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, who has been incarcerated in her home country. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260429/swiss-court-dismisses-corruption-case-against-late-uzbek-leaders-daughter Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:08:20 +0200 swiss-court-dismisses-corruption-case-against-late-uzbek-leaders-daughter Two Lucerne companies have this week joined the long list of Switzerland-based firms that are cutting their workforce. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260429/further-job-cuts-are-underway-in-switzerland Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:57 +0200 further-job-cuts-are-underway-in-switzerland