Switzerland and the US in spat over cost of F-35 fighter jets
Switzerland and the United States are quibbling over the final price of 36 new Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets bought to replace the ageing Swiss...
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The key dates to avoid travelling in Switzerland this summer
During the summer holidays, traffic on Swiss roads is quite a bit heavier than the rest of the year. Here are the dates when bottlenecks...
Human remains found near destroyed Swiss village
Human remains were found near the Swiss village of Blatten, which was wiped out by a glacier collapse last month, local police said Tuesday....
Switzerland wants security deal with EU to ‘help strengthen defence’
Switzerland announced Wednesday it was interested in striking a security and defence partnership with the European Union, insisting such a tie-up would not violate the...
Heatwave alerts: Just how hot will it get in Switzerland this summer?
Temperatures in Switzerland have been high in June, and meteorologists say this is just the beginning. Long-term models predict a scorching summer, marked by exceptional...
What to do if you end up in a dispute with your Swiss landlord
It goes without saying that — given how hard it is to find good apartments in Switzerland — you don’t want to have a conflict...
Traffic jams: Where are the roads in Switzerland to avoid this summer?
Due to holiday departures, Switzerland’s Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) has predicted bottlenecks and major traffic disruptions on numerous Swiss roads. This is what you should...
EU lawmakers vote to ban airlines from charging fees for hand luggage
European Union lawmakers voted on Tuesday to ban airlines from charging passengers for small carry-on luggage in a move strongly opposed by the aviation sector....
EXPLAINED: Why are cows so sacred in Switzerland?
Cows are important in Switzerland, so much so that knowing their names might help you get a Swiss passport. The Local’s cow-respondent Helena Bachmann tries...
Could Switzerland double the price of the motorway vignette?
Since its inception 40 years ago, the price of Switzerland’s obligatory motorway vignette has not budged. But there is a push in the parliament to...