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 a new law on non-violent upbringing of children to funds for user-friendly senior housing - these are the key changes and events in Switzerland in July 2026. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260623/everything-that-changes-about-life-in-switzerland-in-july-2026 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:36:06 +0200 everything-that-changes-about-life-in-switzerland-in-july-2026 From high-lining between mountain peaks to scores (no pun intended) of music festivals, these are some of the best events happening in July. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260622/whats-on-11-unmissable-events-in-switzerland-in-july-2026 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:54:31 +0200 whats-on-11-unmissable-events-in-switzerland-in-july-2026 Having beaten both Bosnia and Canada so far, Switzerland will play Algeria in the next round of the World Cup on July 3rd. Where can you watch this, and other FIFA World Cup games, in the comfort of your home? https://www.thelocal.ch/20260630/how-to-watch-the-knock-out-stages-of-the-world-cup-on-swiss-tv Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:48:31 +0200 how-to-watch-the-knock-out-stages-of-the-world-cup-on-swiss-tv Whether you are driving, taking the train, or flying to your destination, there are certain things you need to know before you travel in Switzerland this summer. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260629/what-you-should-know-about-travel-in-switzerland-this-summer Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:48:18 +0200 what-you-should-know-about-travel-in-switzerland-this-summer If you are not yet fluent in any of the Swiss national languages, you may not know whether another heatwave is on the way this summer. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260629/the-essential-heatwave-vocabulary-you-need-to-follow-a-swiss-weather-forecast Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:11:22 +0200 the-essential-heatwave-vocabulary-you-need-to-follow-a-swiss-weather-forecast Though all of Swiss regions have sweltered under the extremely hot weather for nearly three weeks this month, Basel bore the brunt of the heatwave. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260629/39c-why-was-basel-hit-by-highest-temperatures-during-swiss-heatwave Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:58:59 +0200 39c-why-was-basel-hit-by-highest-temperatures-during-swiss-heatwave Switzerland broke the record for its hottest-ever June day for the third day in a row on Saturday, with the mercury rising to 39C in the northern city of Basel. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260628/switzerland-breaks-june-heat-record-for-third-day-at-39c-weather-service Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:36:51 +0200 switzerland-breaks-june-heat-record-for-third-day-at-39c-weather-service Authorities in the canton of Geneva are considering making access to air conditioning devices simpler, as the region, along with the rest of Switzerland, has been hit by a record-breaking heatwave. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260626/geneva-could-ease-requirements-for-air-conditioning-for-private-homes Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:29:47 +0200 geneva-could-ease-requirements-for-air-conditioning-for-private-homes With temperatures in some Swiss regions exceeding 35C this week we asked our readers how they manage to stay (relatively) cool in a severe heatwave in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260625/please-have-a-referendum-on-ac-your-tips-for-coping-with-switzerlands-heatwaves Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:54:09 +0200 please-have-a-referendum-on-ac-your-tips-for-coping-with-switzerlands-heatwaves Working while temperatures exceed 30C is not only unpleasant, but can also be dangerous to health and safety. What are Swiss employers’ responsibilities in such cases? https://www.thelocal.ch/20230821/what-swiss-employees-need-to-know-about-working-in-a-heatwave Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:08:58 +0200 what-swiss-employees-need-to-know-about-working-in-a-heatwave Switzerland's UNESCO World Heritage includes 13 cultural and natural sites. With their spectacular views and impressive histories, they are all worth a visit. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230306/the-13-world-heritage-sites-in-switzerland-you-need-to-see Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:50:37 +0100 the-13-world-heritage-sites-in-switzerland-you-need-to-see