MPs say 'no' to shorter wait for Swiss citizenship and more companies in Switzerland continue to cut jobs — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.

After some delays due to logistics, Switzerland’s first national telephone number for victims of domestic abuse - 142 – has gone live on May 1st.

During a special session held on April 30th, MPs turned down a proposal to halve the wait time before a non-EU foreigner can apply for citizenship.

Deputies reject easier naturalisation requirements; cases of identity theft are soaring in Switzerland; plus other news in our Friday roundup.

As jet fuel prices continue to soar – including for Switzerland’s airlines – spending summer holidays abroad in 2026 will become quite a bit more expensive.

Switzerland has several different types of work permits. Which one you are eligible to obtain depends on various factors.

Residents of Switzerland spend almost 15 billion francs a year on online purchases from companies abroad. Products may seem cheaper but, as one lawmaker points out, this merchandise may not be safe to use.

Latest poll reveals that the anti-immigration initiative will be approved by Swiss voters; family benefits for cross-border workers will continue to be calculated "according to Swiss standards; "and more news in our roundup on Thursday.

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court on Tuesday dismissed a money laundering case against Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, who has been incarcerated in her home country.

Two Lucerne companies have this week joined the long list of Switzerland-based firms that are cutting their workforce.

Due to mass layoffs in Lucerne, over 100 people lose their jobs; a Swiss initiative seeks to tax air fares in order to boost rail travel; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

The cost of living in Switzerland is higher - sometimes by much - than in many other European countries. But what is the situation with taxes?