Canton of Vaud takes key step to boost voting rights for foreign residents
Foreign nationals in Vaud, as those living in several other Swiss cantons, can already vote on issues of municipal importance. But they may have an...
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Schengen hits 40: What problems lie ahead for Europe’s border-free zone?
The borderless Schengen area guarantees free movement to tens of millions of EU citizens, residents and visitors. To mark its 40th anniversary Claudia Delpero explains...
Why are Swiss retailers and SBB rail company ditching Coca-Cola?
Sales of America’s most popular soft drink, Coca-Cola, are experiencing a setback in Switzerland: a number of major retailers, as well as the national train...
Why so many in Switzerland identify only as ‘Swiss’ rather than ‘European’
In a new study, the vast majority of respondents — 69 percent — described themselves as ‘Swiss’, with only 4 percent identifying as ‘European.’ So...
What kind of donations can you deduct from your Swiss taxes?
Say you want to make a financial contribution to an organisation in Switzerland you particularly like. Can you claim this donation as a tax write-off?...
RULES: What you can and can’t do in your garden in Switzerland
In the warmer months, spending some quality time in your garden can be wonderful for your mental and physical well-being. But what are people actually...
‘No one warned me of the reality facing older jobseekers in Switzerland’
After having moved home to Switzerland from the US, Sabine Munshi, 56, was certain she’d be able to find a stable, well-paid job. But with...
Switzerland faces its first heatwave of the summer
The official beginning of the summer season is not until June 21st, but Switzerland is about to experience very hot weather in the coming days....
Where in Switzerland can young people afford to buy property?
Real estate — whether houses or apartments — is very expensive in Switzerland, and only those with established high income and assets in the bank...
Six books you should read to help you understand the Swiss
To truly understand Switzerland and its people, nothing beats exploring its mountains, villages, and bustling cities. But on those days when the weather keeps you...