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 Switzerland has well-defined rules for inheritance and succession rights. But do dual nationals have some leeway in choosing which country's laws to follow? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240513/inheritance-in-switzerland-which-countrys-laws-should-dual-nationals-follow Mon, 13 May 2024 12:20:18 +0200 inheritance-in-switzerland-which-countrys-laws-should-dual-nationals-follow The record-breaking temperatures and prolonged drought that struck Switzerland this summer are impacting the prices of certain consumer goods this autumn. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260904/what-costs-more-in-switzerland-this-autumn-after-summer-drought Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:45:34 +0200 what-costs-more-in-switzerland-this-autumn-after-summer-drought Although the national currency of Switzerland is the Swiss franc, you can also pay in euros in many places. However, you may not always get a fair exchange rate. Here's what you should know. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230505/reader-question-can-i-use-euros-to-pay-for-goods-in-switzerland Fri, 05 May 2023 16:48:43 +0200 reader-question-can-i-use-euros-to-pay-for-goods-in-switzerland The wealthy in Switzerland can pretty much choose where they settle - these are the places top earners in the country tend to live. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260803/revealed-where-in-switzerland-do-top-earners-live Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:16:34 +0200 revealed-where-in-switzerland-do-top-earners-live Getting into debt is easy, but paying it all off – not so much. What you should know about the risks of getting indebted in Switzerland - and how to get out of it. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260902/the-pitfalls-you-should-avoid-to-stay-out-of-debt-in-switzerland Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:18:09 +0200 the-pitfalls-you-should-avoid-to-stay-out-of-debt-in-switzerland Switzerland’s famously strong currency, the franc, has been steadily depreciating over recent months, reaching its lowest level in a year. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260817/currency-concerns-swiss-franc-weakens-against-the-euro Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:29:17 +0200 currency-concerns-swiss-franc-weakens-against-the-euro If you think your money and other valuables are not safe enough in a traditional Swiss bank, you can safeguard them in an Alpine vault – but only if you're ultra-rich. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260811/a-giant-vault-for-the-super-wealthy-is-being-carved-into-the-swiss-alps Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:49:48 +0200 a-giant-vault-for-the-super-wealthy-is-being-carved-into-the-swiss-alps Swiss residents are living longer than ever before, impacting the amount of pension money they will receive in old age. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260806/12260-francs-less-how-the-swiss-populations-longevity-affects-pensions Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:49:35 +0200 12260-francs-less-how-the-swiss-populations-longevity-affects-pensions Employees in Switzerland have higher net salaries than their counterparts elsewhere in Europe. But why exactly do they earn more? https://www.thelocal.ch/20231103/why-are-swiss-wages-so-high Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:58:18 +0100 why-are-swiss-wages-so-high If you're a fan of crossing the border to get the best value for money, 2026 could be one of the best years for Switzerland’s currency in the Eurozone in recent years. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260716/shopping-tourism-where-does-the-swiss-franc-go-furthest-abroad Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:22:40 +0200 shopping-tourism-where-does-the-swiss-franc-go-furthest-abroad You may think that ‘lower prices’ and ‘Switzerland’ should never be mentioned in the same sentence. But online resources can actually help you save on some purchases. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240606/the-swiss-websites-that-can-help-you-save-money Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:53:07 +0200 the-swiss-websites-that-can-help-you-save-money The Swiss are pretty money-savvy and good financial standing is important to them, so what does this mean in terms of credit scores? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240221/does-having-a-good-credit-score-matter-in-switzerland Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:39:34 +0100 does-having-a-good-credit-score-matter-in-switzerland After the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28th, Swiss petrol prices have risen sharply. But the conflict is impacting mortgage rates in Switzerland as well. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260420/how-war-in-middle-east-is-causing-swiss-mortgage-rates-to-soar Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:31:11 +0200 how-war-in-middle-east-is-causing-swiss-mortgage-rates-to-soar In popular culture, Swiss banks are often synonymous with dirty money, illicit dealings and gold. But how true (or not) are these rumours? https://www.thelocal.ch/20220128/six-myths-about-swiss-banks-that-need-to-be-busted Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:23:55 +0100 six-myths-about-swiss-banks-that-need-to-be-busted Switzerland has long been a magnet for foreigners looking for a better life – including a growing number of wealthy ‘immigrants.’ https://www.thelocal.ch/20260330/it-embodies-security-why-250-millionaires-move-to-switzerland-each-month Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:54:08 +0200 it-embodies-security-why-250-millionaires-move-to-switzerland-each-month If you are a new arrival in Switzerland, or even if you have been living here for a while but are not familiar with local laws, these are the rules you need to follow to avoid being slapped with a fine. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240612/what-you-can-be-fined-for-in-switzerland-if-you-dont-follow-everyday-rules Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:13:13 +0200 what-you-can-be-fined-for-in-switzerland-if-you-dont-follow-everyday-rules The Swiss National Bank (SNB) on Wednesday unveiled the new-look Swiss franc banknote designs, featuring native plants, landscapes and how human life adapts at different altitudes throughout the Alpine nation. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260305/altitude-and-adaptation-are-featured-on-new-swiss-banknotes Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:02:40 +0100 altitude-and-adaptation-are-featured-on-new-swiss-banknotes Year after year, the Federal Council announces deficits in Switzerland’s budget and stresses the importance of curbing public spending. But is this actually the whole picture? https://www.thelocal.ch/20260303/why-is-swiss-government-not-telling-the-truth-about-its-budget Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:14:52 +0100 why-is-swiss-government-not-telling-the-truth-about-its-budget The franc, Switzerland’s famously robust currency, has reached new highs against the euro and dollar, as it continues to strengthen against both currencies. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260129/swiss-franc-reaches-new-highs-against-both-the-euro-and-us-dollar Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:03:18 +0100 swiss-franc-reaches-new-highs-against-both-the-euro-and-us-dollar The Swiss National Bank’s zero-percent interest rate, in place since June 2025, means mortgages should be very cheap. And yet, 10-year fixed-rate mortgage rates have increased. How can this be explained? https://www.thelocal.ch/20260107/why-are-fixed-rate-mortgages-rising-in-switzerland-despite-a-zero-interest-rate Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:54:27 +0100 why-are-fixed-rate-mortgages-rising-in-switzerland-despite-a-zero-interest-rate