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Swiss voters rejected on Sunday proposals to expand the country's motorways at key congestion points, and give greater powers to landlords. But voters in Basel did back plans to spend money on hosting …

Aug 1, 2025 · According to the list published by the White House, imports from Switzerland will be taxed at a whopping 39 percent. This tariff is higher than the 31 percent levy originally announced in April, …

May 9, 2025 · Zurich will require immigrants to sign an 'integration contract, and Swiss restaurants found not to comply with hygiene rules — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. …

Jun 24, 2024 · Parts of Switzerland including the canton of Graubünden and the resort of Zermatt were hit by huge floods over the weekend which left buildings and roads destroyed. Here's the latest as …

Jan 16, 2025 · Switzerland to collect passenger data for airplanes arriving from non-EU countries; and more Swiss news in our roundup on Thursday.

Nov 8, 2024 · Rules on discrimination against foreigners, and a forthcoming ban on face coverings — are among the Swiss news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this …

Feb 18, 2025 · The right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP) has warned that the agreement would "signify the total submission of Switzerland to the EU," because it would require Bern to adopt European law …