The Local Switzerland

'I'm going crazy': Why international residents in Europe will travel this summer despite Covid

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:50:07 +0200

Despite ongoing travel restrictions, extra costs and uncertainty over new Covid variants, international residents living across Europe vow to travel abroad this summer. For most it is the need to see family that motivates them.

SURVEY: Are you planning to travel abroad this summer despite the pandemic?

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:47:02 +0200

Many international residents living around Europe are desperately hoping to be able to travel this summer. Please take a minute to complete a quick survey to let us know why you intend to travel and what complications you face.

Working internationally? Share your experiences

Wed, 30 May 2018 14:30:11 +0200

We’re interested in your experiences working internationally. Complete our quick survey and tell us what it's been like.

Survey: expats in Switzerland have money but few friends

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:07:18 +0200

Expats in Switzerland have the best earning prospects in the world but among the worst social lives, according to a new survey commissioned by global bank HSBC.

Why Switzerland is getting worse for expats

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:29:42 +0200

Switzerland is no longer one of the top-ranked countries in the world for expats, according to a global survey of expat life.

Survey: world willing to pay more for ‘Swissness’

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:02:28 +0200

Products labelled ‘Made in Switzerland’ bring in at least 5.8 billion annually to the country and that figure could be conservative, a leading researcher has said.

Swiss no longer world’s happiest people: report

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:58:20 +0100

Switzerland is no longer the happiest country in the world, according to a global ranking of happiness which this year sees Denmark regain the top spot from the alpine nation.

Expats in Switzerland have ‘worst social life’

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:27:28 +0200

Expats in Switzerland have the worst social life of 39 global expat destinations, according to a survey commissioned by banking giant HSBC.

Switzerland's reputation slips: survey

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:25:55 +0200

Canada has overtaken Switzerland to take the top spot in the world’s largest survey of country reputations.

SVP loses ground but remains strongest party

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 10:27:00 +0100

Support for the rightwing Swiss People’s Party (SVP) has fallen while centre-left parties are gaining in popularity, according to a voter survey.

Swiss cities remain costly for expats: report

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:57:00 +0100

Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern remain the most expensive cities in Europe apart from Oslo and another Norwegian city, according to the latest global ranking from consulting firm ECA International.

Swiss positive despite eurozone crisis: survey

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:04:00 +0100

Unemployment remains the number one concern, but despite the economic crisis in Europe, Swiss citizens are bullish about their prospects and proud about their country, a survey conducted for Credit Suisse shows.

Ban religious circumcision: Swiss

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:17:00 +0200

A new survey has shown that some 64 percent of Swiss think that religious circumcision should be banned.

Swiss come last in global sex study

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:54:55 +0200

Despite being famed for their precision timing and accuracy, the Swiss are among the world's worst lovers, a study has found.

French speakers are the most patriotic Swiss

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:48:00 +0200

People living in French-speaking parts of Switzerland are more patriotic than those who speak German, according to a new survey. But for 80 percent of Swiss, the national holiday on August 1st is important.

Swiss support for EU falls sharply

Tue, 24 May 2011 12:54:00 +0200

Support for entering the European Union has dropped sharply again, according to a new poll by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, which also shows rock-hard support for neutrality.