The Local Switzerland

ETH Zurich has 'best reputation' in continental Europe

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 14:03:37 +0200

Switzerland’s federal technology institute ETH Zurich has the best reputation in continental Europe, according to the World Reputation Rankings 2017 carried out by the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE).

Transport scofflaws face being listed on registry

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:20:00 +0200

Bus or train passengers in Switzerland caught without a valid ticket face being listed on a national register of transport fraudsters, under a bill approved by the senate in Bern on Monday.

Proposed shopping hours law faces hurdles

Fri, 30 May 2014 13:36:00 +0200

A proposed federal law to set uniform national opening hours for shops is running into opposition from cantons, municipalities and unions representing store workers.

Safety campaign clamps down on speeders

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:19:00 +0100

The Swiss government is clamping down on bad drivers with a road safety campaign that will toughen penalties against speeders starting in January.

Ikea chief donates millions to Swiss town

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:24:44 +0200

Ingvar Kamprad, the Swedish founder of furniture retail giant Ikea, will donate 10 million francs to a small Swiss town to build new apartments for the elderly, according to Swiss media reports.