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Geneva public transport scam and disrupted train traffic are among the Swiss news The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup ..read more
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Plenty of traditions are associated with Switzerland's national holiday on August 1st, from fireworks and bonfires to parades. But speeches – a whopping 19 of them – are also a huge part of the celebrations. Why are there so many ..read more
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A Franco-Swiss airport has reopened after being temporarily evacuated on Friday due to a bomb alert, hours after arson attacks disrupted the French rail network ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony ..read more
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If you own a dog – or are planning to get one – and live in Zurich, then you need to be aware of some changes that are coming as part of a new Dog Law (Hundegesetz ..read more
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From November 1st, 2024, Switzerland’s old blue-paper driving license will no longer be valid. This means you have until October 31st to get the current credit-card version ..read more
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Almost 600,000 vehicles are overdue for a motor vehicle inspection (MFK) by more than a year, leading to some politicians to call for cars to be checked less frequently ..read more
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Swiss passports maintain their high global ranking; paper driver licenses are due to be replaced; and more news in our roundup on Friday ..read more
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Over 8.1 billion hours were worked in Switzerland in 2023, making them the country with the longest weekly working hours in Europe. Or does it? It all depends on how you look at the data ..read more
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The number of students studying for a doctorate in Switzerland has doubled in the last 30 years, with international students driving this increase, a new report shows ..read more
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From Swiss national day celebrations to train disruptions — this is what you can expect in Switzerland in August 2024 ..read more