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 Cows grazing on lush pastures with ornate metal bells gently tinkling around their necks may be one of the ultimate symbols of Switzerland, but not everyone is enchanted by such traditional scenes. https://www.thelocal.ch/20231211/swiss-village-set-to-vote-to-keep-cowbells-ringing Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:27:45 +0100 swiss-village-set-to-vote-to-keep-cowbells-ringing While Switzerland has a reputation for being orderly and calm, not all cantons are created equally when it comes to road safety. Which canton has the worst drivers in Switzerland? https://www.thelocal.ch/20210622/maps-which-swiss-canton-has-the-worst-drivers Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:09:50 +0200 maps-which-swiss-canton-has-the-worst-drivers Like any set of rules, there are always exceptions. While some of these taboos are embedded strongly in Swiss society, other Swiss will rebel against them - particularly when hanging out with internationals. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200208/ten-taboos-you-should-never-break-in-switzerland Sat, 08 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0100 ten-taboos-you-should-never-break-in-switzerland If you value the same things the Swiss do, you have a better chance of building positive relationships with them, says Zurich-based communications trainer Shane Norton. But what if you don’t? https://www.thelocal.ch/20150708/six-steps-to-getting-along-better-with-the-swiss Wed, 08 Jul 2015 10:29:48 +0200 six-steps-to-getting-along-better-with-the-swiss From punctuality and personal space to food and kids, Catherine McLean looks at some of the fondues and don'ts of living in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20120725/3726 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:50:00 +0200 3726