12+ hour, 24+ min ago  (382+ words) New data from the Federal Statistical Office, (FSO) analysed the net commuting rate of Swiss municipalities. Not surprisingly, Switzerland's largest city leads the ranking: Zurich has the highest - by far " commuter rate of all Swiss municipalities. 148, 000 people. Bern, Basel. Geneva,…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (226+ words) In the past several years, the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) has identified nearly 950 high-accident zones on Switzerland's road network. What is being done to improve safety there? In 2025, 4, 149 people were killed or seriously injured in 2025 while driving in Switzerland, according…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (489+ words) Most foreigners who wed Swiss nationals are granted citizenship through a simplified naturalisation process. However there are cases where this doesn't happen. Marriage to a Swiss national is one of the easiest (relatively speaking) ways for a foreigner to obtain…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (430+ words) Geneva voters will have to decide on a law that would ban any speed limit below 50 km/h on major roads of the Swiss canton. The law to impose a minimum speed of 50 km/h on major roads was approved…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (287+ words) Despite cancellations of some flights, Switzerland's national airline, SWISS, will operate additional ones to a number of popular short-haul destinations. Just days after it confirmed the cancellation of 326 long-haul flights due to the lack of aircraft and staff, the airline…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (398+ words) Three Swiss cities are ranked among the 10 smartest in the world" Zurich retained its top spot in the IMD Smart City Index 2026, ranking first among 148 cities." Geneva maintained its third position, while Lausanne climbed to the seventh place, according to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (389+ words) Increasing numbers of people in Switzerland are buying firearms A survey conducted by SRF public broadcaster reveals a 10 to 30-percent increase in firearm acquisition permits in 2025." Authorities, however, are not concerned about this trend. According to Karin Kayser-Frutschi, president of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (401+ words) Ahead of peak summer travel, SWISS and Edelweiss increase their fuel surcharges The war in the Middle East is driving up fuel prices, affecting not only the motorists who have to pay more at the pump, but the aviation industry…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (248+ words) Switzerland's top court ruled Friday that plant-based drinks may not use the word "milk" in their marketing, rejecting an appeal from French dairy giant Danone. In a decision that echoed a similar ruling in Britain last month, Switzerland's Federal Court…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (399+ words) The Federal Office of Cybersecurity (FOCS) is raising the alarm about fraudulent job offers published on the fake websites of supposed Swiss companies. "People who are looking for work " especially those who are currently unemployed " often do everything they can…...