Abi Carter

Editor in chief at IamExpat Media

Abi studied German and History at the University of Manchester and has since lived in Berlin, Hamburg and Utrecht, working since 2017 as a writer, editor and content marketeer. Although she's happily taken on some German and Dutch quirks, s... show more

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Price of chocolate skyrocketing in SwitzerlandPrice of chocolate skyrocketing in Switzerland
Two-thirds of people in Switzerland speak at least two languages each dayTwo-thirds of people in Switzerland speak at least two languages each day
What is the West Nile Virus and how great is the risk in Switzerland?What is the West Nile Virus and how great is the risk in Switzerland?
Why is SBB burying plans for new night train services?Why is SBB burying plans for new night train services?
Zug, Schwyz and Nidwalden plan to lower their taxes in 2026Zug, Schwyz and Nidwalden plan to lower their taxes in 2026
E-IDs & imputed rental value: A guide to the Swiss referendums on September 28E-IDs & imputed rental value: A guide to the Swiss referendums on September 28
2 self-driving taxis take to the streets in Zurich and Aargau2 self-driving taxis take to the streets in Zurich and Aargau
Swiss government rejects plan to penalise slow driversSwiss government rejects plan to penalise slow drivers
Travailsuisse demands 2% pay increase for all employees in SwitzerlandTravailsuisse demands 2% pay increase for all employees in Switzerland
Coca-Cola back on shelves at Migros after deal is reached on pricingCoca-Cola back on shelves at Migros after deal is reached on pricing
Which sectors in Switzerland can look forward to the biggest wage increases in 2026?Which sectors in Switzerland can look forward to the biggest wage increases in 2026?
66% of people in Switzerland check their work emails while on holiday66% of people in Switzerland check their work emails while on holiday
Dog owners warned to avoid certain Swiss lakes after 3 poisoningsDog owners warned to avoid certain Swiss lakes after 3 poisonings
Passengers trapped in first class on SBB train charged for ticket upgradePassengers trapped in first class on SBB train charged for ticket upgrade
Zurich Airport celebrates best month ever, breaking two passenger recordsZurich Airport celebrates best month ever, breaking two passenger records
SNB reveals new Swiss banknote designs, asks public to vote for favouriteSNB reveals new Swiss banknote designs, asks public to vote for favourite
Switching your health insurance just once in 10 years could save 38.000 CHFSwitching your health insurance just once in 10 years could save 38.000 CHF
Canton Geneva makes public transport free due to pollution spikeCanton Geneva makes public transport free due to pollution spike
SBB launches new flexible saver ticketSBB launches new flexible saver ticket
Level 3 heat warning issued for many parts of SwitzerlandLevel 3 heat warning issued for many parts of Switzerland
Pension benefits in Switzerland have fallen 16% since 2002Pension benefits in Switzerland have fallen 16% since 2002
Multi-millionaire caught speeding in Lausanne, hit with 90.000-franc fineMulti-millionaire caught speeding in Lausanne, hit with 90.000-franc fine
Switzerland bucks trend with record number of people working from homeSwitzerland bucks trend with record number of people working from home
Alcohol-free beers becoming increasingly popular in SwitzerlandAlcohol-free beers becoming increasingly popular in Switzerland
It could hit 38 degrees next week in SwitzerlandIt could hit 38 degrees next week in Switzerland
Swiss Post blocked from increasing most of its prices in 2026Swiss Post blocked from increasing most of its prices in 2026
39% US tariffs come into effect: How will the Swiss economy be impacted?39% US tariffs come into effect: How will the Swiss economy be impacted?
Swiss towns to turn off street lights to help locals see meteor showerSwiss towns to turn off street lights to help locals see meteor shower
Passengers trapped in Gotthard Tunnel for 1,5 hours after train breaks downPassengers trapped in Gotthard Tunnel for 1,5 hours after train breaks down
What impact do migrants really have on the Swiss housing market?What impact do migrants really have on the Swiss housing market?
Revealed: The Swiss cantons where mobile phones are most likely to be stolenRevealed: The Swiss cantons where mobile phones are most likely to be stolen
EasyJet launches 2 new direct routes from Switzerland to Canary IslandsEasyJet launches 2 new direct routes from Switzerland to Canary Islands
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