The Local Switzerland

In numbers: What we know about Switzerland's foreign residents

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:52:45 +0100

Almost one in four Swiss residents are foreign born. From why they decided to move to Switzerland to how many learn the languages, we breakdown what you need to know about Switzerland’s foreign population.

Foreign workers well integrated in Swiss job market: study

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:59:31 +0100

Foreign workers quickly integrate into the Swiss workforce, earning more than their Swiss peers within five years after arrival, a new study shows.

5 practical things Brits abroad can do to keep UK in the EU

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 09:00:00 +0200

If you're a pro-EU Brit living abroad, there's plenty you can do to keen Britain 'in', explains Laura Shields from the Brits Abroad: Yes to Europe initiative.

Zug: rich expats must learn local language

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 13:29:47 +0100

The canton of Zug has rejected an initiative put forward last November to exempt rich foreigners from having to learn German if they want to be permanent residents.

Zurich ranked Europe's priciest city for expats

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:07:26 +0200

Zurich is the most expensive location in Europe for employees working abroad, according to a new survey with a surprising finding for the world’s most costly city.

Swiss cheese exports dented by price war

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:43:00 +0100

The Swiss cheese industry expanded exports in 2012 despite a strong franc and a troubled world economy, although price cutting by competitors slowed sales in the latter half of the year.

Cannibal-case cop fined for hard-core porn

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:17:00 +0100

Two years after cannibals were sought to kill his wife and step-daughter, a veteran officer from the Zurich police force has been convicted of possessing violent hard-core pornography.

Swiss photographer sues Apple over 'eye' image

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:09:00 +0200

A Zurich-based photographer has sued Apple for allegedly using one of her copyrighted photos for commercial purposes without a proper licence.

Rival party leader calls SVP a 'sect of morons'

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:05:00 +0200

Christophe Darbellay, leader of the Christian Democratic People’s Party (CVP), has come under fire after describing the far-right Swiss People’s Party (SVP) as “a sect of morons”.