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 The federal court just ruled that Swiss parents did not have a right to homeschool their kids. We break down the rules around homeschooling in Switzerland https://www.thelocal.ch/20191002/am-i-allowed-to-homeschool-my-child-in-switzerland Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:47:22 +0200 am-i-allowed-to-homeschool-my-child-in-switzerland Most people don't need a reason to visit Switzerland's capital. But, just in case, we've got 6 super reasons why you may want to stop by this weekend... https://www.thelocal.ch/20181019/six-super-reasons-to-visit-bern-this-weekend-shnit-film-festival-rendezvous-bundesplatz-cyclocross-world-cup-zoom-in-festival Fri, 19 Oct 2018 19:02:22 +0200 six-super-reasons-to-visit-bern-this-weekend-shnit-film-festival-rendezvous-bundesplatz-cyclocross-world-cup-zoom-in-festival The Swiss body responsible for children’s daycare services is calling for more men to become professional childcarers in the hope of making up a nationwide shortfall of nursery workers. https://www.thelocal.ch/20140804/switzerland-seeks-more-male-nursery-workers Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:52:00 +0200 switzerland-seeks-more-male-nursery-workers A Swisscom campaign to lure children as young as six years old to sign up for a cell phone plan has come under attack from consumer advocates. https://www.thelocal.ch/20121214/swisscom-phone-plan-for-kids-under-fire Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:54:00 +0100 swisscom-phone-plan-for-kids-under-fire