The Local Switzerland

Number of European nationals moving to Switzerland falls

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:28:01 +0200

The number of European citizens immigrating to Switzerland has fallen by 3% compared to figures from the previous year.

Foreigners in Switzerland speak more national languages than the Swiss

Tue, 27 Dec 2016 18:34:45 +0100

Foreigners in Switzerland are more likely to speak two of the national languages than their Swiss counterparts.

Fifa's Infantino cleared of ethics violations

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:18:59 +0200

Fifa's ethics committee on Friday cleared president Gianni Infantino of ethics violations after investigating him over his use of private jets, personal expenses, hiring methods and a contract dispute.

Geneva to aid France on ‘false’ Swiss residents

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:26:00 +0100

The canton of Geneva has promised to help neighbouring regions of France that are losing an estimated 40 million euros a year in tax revenue due to “false residents” of Switzerland who actually live in French municipalities while working in the Swiss canton.

Aid report slams Swiss for 'lack of transparency'

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:36:00 +0100

Switzerland ranks among the worst of the world's wealthy countries for its help to poor nations and arrives dead last for policies that encourage investment and financial transparency, a report by a US-based think tank says.

Over a third of Geneva workers live elsewhere

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:24:00 +0200

More than a third of Geneva’s active working population lives outside the canton, with the majority residing in neighbouring France and the rest largely in the canton of Vaud, according to a report issued on Thursday.

The furniture-free way to relocate to Switzerland

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:06:00 +0200

Forget the hassle and expense of shipping your sofas and soft furnishings everytime you relocate. The Furniture Leasing Corporation has everything you need to ensure your home from home has all the finishing touches.

Chinese worries hang over Basel watch show

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:31:00 +0200

The world's biggest watch fair is set to open this week in Basel amid growing uncertainty over whether the industry can keep up its momentum and rake in another year of record sales in China.

Swiss freeze millions linked to Russian probe

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:12:58 +0100

Swiss prosecutors have frozen bank accounts as part of a widened probe into a Russian money laundering case linked to lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, whose death in a Russian prison sparked a row between Moscow and Washington.

Noah crosses boundaries as favourite Swiss name

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:48:00 +0200

Noah was the most popular name for Swiss boys in 2011, crossing language barriers to come second among both German and French speaking parents. Mia was the most favoured girls' name thanks to its popularity among German speakers.

Zurich bars flout city's smoking ban

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:03:00 +0200

The application of Zurich's smoking ban has weakened progressively since its implementation exactly two years ago, according to media reports.

Swiss move closer to US crime data deal

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:23:00 +0100

The National Council’s Foreign Affairs Committee has voted by 15 votes to eight to continue negotiating with the United States over the release of Swiss police data requested by the US as aprt of a clampdown on serious crime and terrorism.