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 A new global report ranks three Swiss cities - Zurich, Geneva, and Lausanne - among the world’s ‘smartest. What exactly does this mean? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240409/what-makes-zurich-a-smarter-city-than-geneva-and-lausanne Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:39:16 +0200 what-makes-zurich-a-smarter-city-than-geneva-and-lausanne When it comes to time spent on public transport or in traffic jams or the cost of a monthly travel pass, not all cities in Switzerland are equal. In some places commuters find it easier and cheaper to get to work. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251015/which-swiss-city-is-the-best-for-commuters-to-get-to-work Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:11:35 +0200 which-swiss-city-is-the-best-for-commuters-to-get-to-work The Swiss city of Lausanne has been hit by violent riots in recent nights with the spotlight on the actions of the local police force. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250826/explained-whats-behind-the-violent-unrest-in-swiss-city-of-lausanne Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:43:32 +0200 explained-whats-behind-the-violent-unrest-in-swiss-city-of-lausanne Vaud deputies are seeking to strip Lausanne of its function as the permanent seat of the canton’s capital — a decidedly far-fetched idea in Switzerland. Is this likely to happen? https://www.thelocal.ch/20250409/could-lausanne-lose-its-status-as-capital-of-the-canton-of-vaud Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:08:17 +0200 could-lausanne-lose-its-status-as-capital-of-the-canton-of-vaud Wages — and cost of living — vary quite a bit among various Swiss regions. What salary would allow you to live well in Lausanne? https://www.thelocal.ch/20241003/whats-considered-a-good-salary-in-lausanne-for-foreign-workers Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:13:27 +0200 whats-considered-a-good-salary-in-lausanne-for-foreign-workers A recent landmark study has placed Paris and Milan as being closer to the goal of being a ‘15 minutes city’ than any other cities worldwide - but how do Swiss cities Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern and Lausanne compare? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240918/compare-maps-reveal-the-areas-of-swiss-cities-with-best-access-to-services Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:12:29 +0200 compare-maps-reveal-the-areas-of-swiss-cities-with-best-access-to-services Soil pollution from an old incinerator in the Swiss city of Lausanne has not resulted in increased health risks to the local population, a study concluded Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240822/study-finds-lausanne-toxic-soil-did-not-worsen-health Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:55:27 +0200 study-finds-lausanne-toxic-soil-did-not-worsen-health At least three people were killed and eight injured on Friday when scaffolding collapsed off a 19-storey building under construction in the western Swiss city of Lausanne, police said. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240712/at-least-two-dead-as-scaffolding-collapses-in-switzerland Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:58:23 +0200 at-least-two-dead-as-scaffolding-collapses-in-switzerland A woman visiting from the United States was stabbed during a robbery attempt while sightseeing in the Swiss city of Lausanne. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240619/american-tourist-violently-attacked-in-lausanne Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:15:45 +0200 american-tourist-violently-attacked-in-lausanne Swiss MPs have green-lighted the construction of a 9-kilometre-long railway tunnel between two Vaud municipalities, extending the track between Geneva and Lausanne. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240228/why-switzerland-is-set-to-build-a-rail-tunnel-along-lake-geneva Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:25:22 +0100 why-switzerland-is-set-to-build-a-rail-tunnel-along-lake-geneva A new voice will echo around Lausanne Cathedral in Switzerland from January 1st 2024 after a a new nightwatchman was appointed. But what is his job? https://www.thelocal.ch/20231221/lausanne-keeps-six-century-old-tradition-alive-with-new-nightwatchman Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:00:59 +0100 lausanne-keeps-six-century-old-tradition-alive-with-new-nightwatchman When you think of the most “international” destinations in Switzerland, it's likely that Geneva, Zurich and Basel spring to mind. But Lausanne has earned this title as well. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230117/why-the-swiss-city-of-lausanne-is-so-popular-among-foreigners Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:21:20 +0100 why-the-swiss-city-of-lausanne-is-so-popular-among-foreigners Thinking of moving to Switzerland? Geneva or Lausanne may be on your radar. From job opportunities and wages to the population and housing, there are several things to consider when choosing between the two. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230130/geneva-vs-lausanne-which-swiss-city-should-you-choose Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:47:39 +0100 geneva-vs-lausanne-which-swiss-city-should-you-choose How do wages and cost of living in general compare from one Swiss city to another? We crunched the numbers for Switzerland's most international cities and came up with some interesting answers. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230208/how-much-does-it-cost-to-live-in-switzerlands-most-international-cities Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:35:53 +0100 how-much-does-it-cost-to-live-in-switzerlands-most-international-cities Whether you’re looking to ski, snowboard, cross-country ski, snowshoe or even enjoy a round of tobogganing, here are three wintry regions just an hour or two from the Swiss city of Lausanne. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230130/skiing-in-switzerland-three-ski-resorts-within-easy-reach-of-lausanne Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:10:44 +0100 skiing-in-switzerland-three-ski-resorts-within-easy-reach-of-lausanne Switzerland’s two largest cities are the traditional expatriate hubs, and they are also the most expensive ones. But there are also other Swiss towns with lots to offer the international community. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200831/four-great-swiss-cities-for-expats-apart-from-geneva-and-zurich Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:07:01 +0200 four-great-swiss-cities-for-expats-apart-from-geneva-and-zurich Lausanne, the capital of Olympic sport overlooking Lake Geneva, is reeling after discovering that much of its soil is polluted with toxic compounds belched out by an old incinerator. https://www.thelocal.ch/20211016/lausanne-tackles-toxic-soil-after-shock-discovery Sat, 16 Oct 2021 14:24:34 +0200 lausanne-tackles-toxic-soil-after-shock-discovery Can you carry a tune? Are you a night owl? If so, this job posting in Switzerland may be up right up your (cobblestone) alley. Here’s how you can submit an application for this… very high position. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210611/hear-ye-here-ye-this-swiss-city-is-looking-for-a-town-crier Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:07:18 +0200 hear-ye-here-ye-this-swiss-city-is-looking-for-a-town-crier This gem of a city lies on Lake Geneva and is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and has been ranked the best in the world for its size. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191129/switzerland-is-home-to-the-worlds-best-small-city Fri, 29 Nov 2019 13:45:42 +0100 switzerland-is-home-to-the-worlds-best-small-city Thousands of Lausanne residents have joined forces to protest against an influx of US fast food restaurants, but insist they are not anti-American. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191024/lausanne-residents-sign-petition-against-fast-food-restaurants Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:24:09 +0200 lausanne-residents-sign-petition-against-fast-food-restaurants