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 A number of companies and organisations based in Switzerland have announced they will be laying off employees in 2026, or relocating jobs to other countries. We have a full - and continually updated - roundup of where the jobs will be lost. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251126/how-many-jobs-are-set-to-be-lost-in-switzerland-in-2026 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:32:23 +0100 how-many-jobs-are-set-to-be-lost-in-switzerland-in-2026 Several proposals and changes are currently underway in Switzerland that could impact the lives of foreign nationals next year or beyond if they are implemented. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251120/what-immigration-changes-await-foreigners-in-switzerland-in-2026-and-beyond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:33:40 +0100 what-immigration-changes-await-foreigners-in-switzerland-in-2026-and-beyond Despite a number of cancellations, the national airline, SWISS, is adding new destinations and increasing frequency of certain flights, in the coming months. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251028/this-is-where-swiss-airline-will-fly-to-in-the-summer-of-2026 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:20:01 +0100 this-is-where-swiss-airline-will-fly-to-in-the-summer-of-2026 Most full-time employees in Switzerland have a minimum of four weeks of annual leave. But by combining public holidays with your paid vacation, you can enjoy more days off - especially this spring. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251230/how-employees-can-make-the-most-of-switzerlands-public-holidays-in-2026 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:20:39 +0100 how-employees-can-make-the-most-of-switzerlands-public-holidays-in-2026 Two major international studies have released their latest rankings of the world’s top universities, and two of Switzerland's institutions have secured places among the best in the world in these prestigious lists. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251128/ranked-switzerlands-top-rated-universities-in-2026 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:54:18 +0100 ranked-switzerlands-top-rated-universities-in-2026 In 2026, the Swiss government will focus on some specific issues that will, in one way or another, impact its population – including foreign residents. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260220/immigration-the-eu-the-big-issues-on-switzerlands-political-agenda-this-year Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:30:07 +0100 immigration-the-eu-the-big-issues-on-switzerlands-political-agenda-this-year An analysis of petrol and diesel prices shows that filling up doesn't cost the same everywhere in Switzerland. It is often cheapest at small gas stations in rural areas. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260121/where-in-switzerland-can-you-find-the-cheapest-petrol-in-2026 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:28:38 +0100 where-in-switzerland-can-you-find-the-cheapest-petrol-in-2026 Being able to speak one of Switzerland's national languages remains a must for a number of companies, sectors, and positions - but not all, recruiters tell The Local. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260113/is-it-now-more-important-for-foreign-job-seekers-to-speak-a-swiss-language Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:38:20 +0100 is-it-now-more-important-for-foreign-job-seekers-to-speak-a-swiss-language A new package of treaties between the European Union and Switzerland was concluded in December 2024 and signed by all parties in May 2025. But this year will be key in moving these agreements forward - or not. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260112/why-2026-will-be-a-crucial-year-for-the-swiss-eu-relations Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:02:12 +0100 why-2026-will-be-a-crucial-year-for-the-swiss-eu-relations In terms of prices, there is both good and bad news for Swiss consumers: while some services will become cheaper in 2026, you will have to pay more for others. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251223/what-will-be-more-and-less-expensive-in-switzerland-in-2026 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:06:44 +0100 what-will-be-more-and-less-expensive-in-switzerland-in-2026 After numerous layoffs by Swiss companies and organisations throughout 2025 – and some expected next year as well - will the country’s job market recover in 2026? https://www.thelocal.ch/20251204/whats-the-outlook-for-switzerlands-job-market-in-2026 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:02:38 +0100 whats-the-outlook-for-switzerlands-job-market-in-2026 Unlike citizens of the EU and EFTA (Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein) who have an unlimited access to Switzerland’s labour market, people from so-called third countries are subject to special quotas, the number of which are determined by the government each year. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251126/revealed-swiss-government-sets-2026-permit-quotas-for-non-eu-nationals Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:16:17 +0100 revealed-swiss-government-sets-2026-permit-quotas-for-non-eu-nationals New rules pertaining to vehicle registration and driving, among others, came into effect in Switzerland from January 1st. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251215/the-new-swiss-driving-rules-to-know-about-in-2026 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:55:54 +0100 the-new-swiss-driving-rules-to-know-about-in-2026 From new laws to to major events find out what lies ahead for Switzerland in each month of 2026. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251211/new-laws-to-big-events-everything-that-changes-in-switzerland-in-2026 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:02:42 +0100 new-laws-to-big-events-everything-that-changes-in-switzerland-in-2026 The state of the Swiss economy affects, for better or for worse, all of the country’s residents. What can we expect to happen in 2026? https://www.thelocal.ch/20251229/jobs-to-wages-what-are-the-prospects-for-switzerlands-economy-in-2026 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:44:29 +0100 jobs-to-wages-what-are-the-prospects-for-switzerlands-economy-in-2026 The Swiss franc has not experienced any volatility or significant fluctuations in the past, but will Switzerland’s famously stable currency maintain its strength in 2026 as well? https://www.thelocal.ch/20251230/will-the-swiss-franc-continue-to-gain-strength-in-2026 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:46:13 +0100 will-the-swiss-franc-continue-to-gain-strength-in-2026 If you are hoping to purchase a house or an appartment in 2026, you may want to know what developments to expect on Switzerland's property market in the coming months. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251229/what-will-happen-to-swiss-property-prices-in-2026 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:31:38 +0100 what-will-happen-to-swiss-property-prices-in-2026 In 2026, Swiss national railways (SBB) will operate, in partnership with foreign companies, various trains - both to near and far European destinations. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250521/revealed-the-new-international-train-services-from-switzerland-in-2026 Wed, 21 May 2025 16:49:54 +0200 revealed-the-new-international-train-services-from-switzerland-in-2026 Switzerland’s new train timetable for 2026 goes into effect on December 14th. From this day forward, buses and trams will also run on a new schedule, with public transport companies modifying/expanding their route network. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251205/the-public-transport-changes-to-expect-in-switzerlands-biggest-cities-in-2026 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:16:15 +0100 the-public-transport-changes-to-expect-in-switzerlands-biggest-cities-in-2026 Aside from the existing travel destinations to and from Swiss airports, a number of new ones will be added throughout 2026. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251218/listed-all-the-new-flights-to-and-from-switzerland-in-2026 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:02:59 +0100 listed-all-the-new-flights-to-and-from-switzerland-in-2026