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 More politicians call for easier access to air conditioning; crowdfunding campaign raises money to pay fare-dodger fines; plus other Swiss news in our roundup this Friday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260731/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-253 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:17:10 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-253 A new app reveals whether you can pass Swiss citizenship test; people with a migration background continue to face more difficulties in Switzerland; and more news in our Monday roundup. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260727/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-243 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:41:21 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-243 Zurich Airport introduces a new, more generous ‘liquid rule’; Swiss teachers call for heat protection for public school students; and more news in our Tuesday roundup. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260623/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-250 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:31:40 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-250 Voters will decide on the introduction of cantonal minimum wages; Swiss tenants could demand charging stations for electric vehicles in their buildings; plus other news in our roundup this Monday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260622/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-238 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:01:12 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-238 Deputies will consider a new idea for deporting foreign criminals; federal court to rule on Zurich’s controversial speed limit issue; plus more Swiss news in our Friday roundup. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260612/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-247 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:41:25 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-247 Federal Court rules in favour of a minimum wage for two Zurich municipalities; Basel-City is first to have more foreigners and young people than eligible voters; and more Swiss news in our Thursday roundup. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260611/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-241 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:44:59 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-241 Switzerland records a spike in violent crime; concrete blocks to ensure the closure of Geneva’s borders with France; and more news in our Tuesday roundup. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260609/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-248 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:16:36 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-248 Anti-immigration initiative could create massive traffic jams in Switzerland; Geneva could prescribe cocaine to addicts; and more news in our roundup on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260527/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-242 Wed, 27 May 2026 07:55:40 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-242 Swiss are 'hardest workers in Europe'; concern grows over number of EU workers needed if anti-immigration vote wins; and more news in our roundup on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260526/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-246 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:40 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-246 Geneva mulls closure of border crossings next month; most luxury car thefts are reported in Geneva and Vaud: and other Swiss news in our Wednesday roundup. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260506/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-239 Wed, 06 May 2026 08:20:43 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-239 Basel EuroAirport (almost) shuts down for six weeks; home ownership in Switzerland dwindles; and more news in our roundup this Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260415/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-236 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:35:33 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-236 Swiss army bunkers are in demand as data centres; a petition to keep Aromat in Switzerland is launched; and other news in our Wednesday roundup. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260408/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-235 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:39:47 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-235 Swiss expert calls for stricter testing for older drivers; dogs in Zurich are to be leashed from April 1st; and more Swiss news in our Thursday roundup. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260326/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-231 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:46:17 +0100 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-231 The war in Iran is driving up mortgage rates in Switzerland; minimum health insurance deductible could rise by 100 francs; and more news in our Monday roundup. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260316/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-our-news-on-monday Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:10:36 +0100 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-our-news-on-monday Despite mass job cuts, Switzerland records a slight increase in employment; more cross-border commuters come to work in Switzerland; and other news in our roundup this Friday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260227/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-233 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:32:01 +0100 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-233 All the victims of Crans-Montana bar fire have been identified; major dispute brews over Switzerland's motorway speed limits; and more news in our roundup on Monday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260105/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-217 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:34:12 +0100 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-217 Cold arctic air could hit Switzerland in coming days and weeks; Geneva's international agencies suffer even more job losses; and more news in our roundup on Monday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251124/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-211 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:32:41 +0100 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-211 Generic drugs are ten times more expensive in Switzerland than in neighbouring countries; record number of refugees are currently in the country; and more news in our roundup on Monday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251020/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-206 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:45:52 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-206 Government aims to relieve the burden of health insurance premiums; Switzerland may start importing chlorinated US chickens to appease President Trump; and more news in our roundup on Monday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250915/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-201 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:55:47 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-201 Most households can expert lower electricity bills in 2026; fewer apartments are up for rent in Switzerland; and other news in our roundup on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250910/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-206 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:23:30 +0200 today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-206