Switzerland

April 25, 2026

Key go-between Switzerland to reopen embassy in Iran

Switzerland said Friday it had begun sending staff back to Tehran and would gradually reopen its embassy, enabling it to continue as a facilitator for diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran.
April 24, 2026

Six big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on this week

US president criticises Switzerland yet again, and Swiss police warn of disastrous effects of the anti-immigration proposal — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.
April 24, 2026

Is Switzerland lagging behind in its digital transformation?

The daily use of digital technologies is a mark of a developed, forward-looking society. How is Switzerland doing in this respect?
April 24, 2026

‘Disastrous effect’: Why Swiss police are against hard-right’s anti-immigration proposal

Switzerland's Police Officers’ Association has warned that cooperation between the country's law enforcement agencies and the EU would be jeopardised if the bid to limit immigration is approved at the ballot box.
April 24, 2026

Why Swiss travellers will have to pay extra for carry-on under Lufthansa Group’s new fares

Booking the cheapest fares with Swiss airlines soon means packing lighter. The new ‘Basic’ ticket changes what counts as included baggage
April 23, 2026

When does your Swiss employer have to pay you for travel to and from work?

Depending on the distance from your home to work, your commute, whether by car or public transport, could end up being quite expensive. Will the company you work for in Switzerland refund these costs?
April 23, 2026

SWISS airline steps in to help Lufthansa operate more flights

Even though it is scaling down on its own operations, SWISS will help maintain Lufthansa’s flights after the German carrier announced thousands of cancellations due to the fuel crisis.
April 23, 2026

US president Trump says he has another problem with ‘entitled’ Switzerland

Donald Trump has once more spoken about his dislike of Switzerland. What is it about this time?
April 22, 2026

What’s on: 10 events not to miss in Switzerland in May 2026

From a cheese festival to the ice hockey world championship - these are some of the events scheduled to take place in various Swiss regions this month.
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