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 From oversharing to talking about your income, here are ten sure-fire ways to make the Swiss feel awkward. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191225/ten-things-foreigners-do-that-make-the-swiss-really-uncomfortable-culture-etiquette Wed, 25 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0100 ten-things-foreigners-do-that-make-the-swiss-really-uncomfortable-culture-etiquette If you've finally lost your cool over passive aggressive notes in your apartment building's laundry room, if you want to express your displeasure over a parking fine or if you just want a short sharp exchange of views with the person who has told you off for putting your rubbish out on the wrong day, here are the phrases you will need. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190702/the-nine-very-best-french-insults-for-use-when-youre-very-very-cross-language Tue, 02 Jul 2019 11:36:17 +0200 the-nine-very-best-french-insults-for-use-when-youre-very-very-cross-language From cleaning frenzies to leaping cows, here's how you know winter is definitively over in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190329/ten-sure-fire-ways-you-know-its-spring-in-switzerland Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:26:57 +0100 ten-sure-fire-ways-you-know-its-spring-in-switzerland A series of maps based on city tram lines show how much rent you can expect to pay for a 70-square metre three-bedroom apartment in Switzerland’s largest cities. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190715/new-maps-reveal-highest-rents-in-switzerland-property-renting Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:27:12 +0200 new-maps-reveal-highest-rents-in-switzerland-property-renting While the overall rate of crime has fallen in Switzerland in recent times, the incidence of cybercrime is increasing dramatically. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190502/cybercrime-in-switzerland-the-ultimate-survivors-guide-law-crime Thu, 02 May 2019 22:18:21 +0200 cybercrime-in-switzerland-the-ultimate-survivors-guide-law-crime A new study reveals the most expensive (and cheapest) rents in Switzerland. Here are all the details. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190509/heres-how-much-it-costs-to-rent-in-switzerlands-biggest-cities-property Thu, 09 May 2019 21:36:22 +0200 heres-how-much-it-costs-to-rent-in-switzerlands-biggest-cities-property From what to look for before signing a lease to requesting a rent reduction, here are some of the key things you should know about renting in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190212/eight-things-you-need-to-know-before-renting-in-switzerland-relocation-property Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:18:59 +0100 eight-things-you-need-to-know-before-renting-in-switzerland-relocation-property Cantons play a hugely important role in Swiss life and you will have to deal with cantonal authorities at some stage if you live in Switzerland. But what exactly do they do and what powers do they have? Read on to find out more. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190822/explained-the-role-of-switzerlands-powerful-cantons Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:13:59 +0200 explained-the-role-of-switzerlands-powerful-cantons From surprisingly warm summers to hidden set-up costs, moving to Switzerland can defy expectations. Read on to find out more. https://www.thelocal.ch/20180905/nine-things-that-are-sure-to-surprise-you-about-moving-to-switzerland Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:25:11 +0200 nine-things-that-are-sure-to-surprise-you-about-moving-to-switzerland It's considered one of the best cities in the world, but what's life in Zurich really like? We asked our readers to give us their insights. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190809/readers-verdict-what-are-the-best-and-worst-things-about-life-in-zurich Fri, 09 Aug 2019 14:16:22 +0200 readers-verdict-what-are-the-best-and-worst-things-about-life-in-zurich The median Swiss wage before taxes was 6,502 francs (€5,450, $6,497) in 2016, with workers in the insurance, IT and finance sectors among the top earners, new statistics show. https://www.thelocal.ch/20180515/this-is-how-much-people-earn-in-switzerland Tue, 15 May 2018 12:12:50 +0200 this-is-how-much-people-earn-in-switzerland Unavoidable expenses like taxes and insurance eat up nearly a third of all household income, new data shows. But where does the rest of the money go? https://www.thelocal.ch/20181119/revealed-how-swiss-households-spend-their-money-how-much-does-switzerland-cost Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:56:00 +0100 revealed-how-swiss-households-spend-their-money-how-much-does-switzerland-cost Snow, ice, blue skies, silent forests: there are so many reasons to love Switzerland in winter, as these beautiful images show. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190122/in-pics-15-reasons-to-love-winter-in-switzerland Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:44:24 +0100 in-pics-15-reasons-to-love-winter-in-switzerland Think you might have gone native in Switzerland? Take our test to find out if you have the insider scoop on how to deal with everything from late trains to laundry day battles. https://www.thelocal.ch/20181025/quiz-just-how-swiss-have-you-become Thu, 25 Oct 2018 23:30:47 +0200 quiz-just-how-swiss-have-you-become From loud telephone conversations to bags on seats, a new guide to Swiss train etiquette reveals what annoys the country's commuters the most. The Local spoke recently to the book's author. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200218/swiss-train-etiquette Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:21:09 +0100 swiss-train-etiquette Fondueziit (fondue time) has begun again! Fran from Swiss food blog Little Zurich Kitchen guides us through the dos and don'ts of eating cheese fondue in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20171107/everything-you-need-to-know-about-swiss-cheese-fondue Tue, 07 Nov 2017 12:56:13 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-swiss-cheese-fondue Christmas is just around the corner, which means its just about time to don a winter hat and get a hot cup of Glühwein. Here are the ten best Christmas markets in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191210/your-guide-to-the-best-swiss-christmas-markets-in-2019 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:27:17 +0100 your-guide-to-the-best-swiss-christmas-markets-in-2019 The Local contributor Alyssa James shares the experiences of people of colour in Switzerland and investigates how racism and xenophobia intersect in Swiss society. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191029/racism-in-switzerland-people-of-colour-are-automatically-perceived-as-foreigners Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:26:28 +0100 racism-in-switzerland-people-of-colour-are-automatically-perceived-as-foreigners Whether you're "settled down" or still figuring out what you want to do with your life, these distinctly German words shed some light on life in your 30s. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190920/nine-german-words-that-perfectly-sum-up-being-in-your-30s Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:03:32 +0200 nine-german-words-that-perfectly-sum-up-being-in-your-30s Whether you have just graduated, just been dumped or just now trying to figure yourself out, sometimes you're just at a loss for words in your twenties. But German is here to help. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190910/eight-german-words-perfectly-sum-up-being-in-your-20s-language-switzerland Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:09:28 +0200 eight-german-words-perfectly-sum-up-being-in-your-20s-language-switzerland