A new study has highlighted the shortcomings in Swiss driving aptitude tests for seniors, proposing a more ‘standardised’ approach instead. But what are the current rules?
A new study has highlighted the shortcomings in Swiss driving aptitude tests for seniors, proposing a more ‘standardised’ approach instead. But what are the current rules?
Swiss health officials do not foresee a risk of hantavirus epidemic; health insurance premiums to rise further in 2027; plus other stories in our roundup this Wednesday.
Swiss health officials do not foresee a risk of hantavirus epidemic; health insurance premiums to rise further in 2027; plus other stories in our roundup this Wednesday.
On this day, Christians around the world, including in Switzerland, celebrate Jesus Christ ascending into heaven 40 days after his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
On this day, Christians around the world, including in Switzerland, celebrate Jesus Christ ascending into heaven 40 days after his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Thanks to sound investments, 2025 was a lucrative year for second-pillar pensions – including for foreign workers employed in Switzerland. And they will benefit in 2026.
Thanks to sound investments, 2025 was a lucrative year for second-pillar pensions – including for foreign workers employed in Switzerland. And they will benefit in 2026.
The planned direct rail route between Switzerland and the UK has moved one step closer to becoming reality after two international rail companies signed off on an 'important milestone".
The planned direct rail route between Switzerland and the UK has moved one step closer to becoming reality after two international rail companies signed off on an 'important milestone".
Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) is warning motorists about the heavy traffic expected on some of the country's roads during the two holiday holiday weekends in May, and one in June.
Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) is warning motorists about the heavy traffic expected on some of the country's roads during the two holiday holiday weekends in May, and one in June.
Train link between Switzerland and the UK moves one step closer to becoming reality; Zurich police force does not systematically disclose offenders’ nationality; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.
Train link between Switzerland and the UK moves one step closer to becoming reality; Zurich police force does not systematically disclose offenders’ nationality; and more news in our Tuesday roundup.
In a new book titled ‘Why Switzerland Became Rich: Facts and Myths of an Economic Miracle,’ its author, Swiss historian Markus Somm, outlines the factors that have contributed to the country’s impressive wealth.
In a new book titled ‘Why Switzerland Became Rich: Facts and Myths of an Economic Miracle,’ its author, Swiss historian Markus Somm, outlines the factors that have contributed to the country’s impressive wealth.
Many foreign nationals living in Switzerland have a basic proficiency in German, but are shy about speaking it with the locals. A language expert explains to The Local how they to overcome this particular inhibition.
Many foreign nationals living in Switzerland have a basic proficiency in German, but are shy about speaking it with the locals. A language expert explains to The Local how they to overcome this particular inhibition.
Switzerland relies heavily on people from the EU to fill the gaps in its labour market. A new study shows how significant the shortage could be with the approval of the ‘No to 10 million’ initiative in a referendum on June 14th.
Switzerland relies heavily on people from the EU to fill the gaps in its labour market. A new study shows how significant the shortage could be with the approval of the ‘No to 10 million’ initiative in a referendum on June 14th.
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