Clara Bousfield

Clara Bousfield

Editor at IamExpat Media

News Editor for Switzerland at IamExpat Media. Clara studied American History and Politics in the U.K., and after working for six years at a tech company she quit her job and moved to Switzerland. Since 2023 she has been based in Lucerne, learning German and integrating into Swiss life (Swiss raclette grill and all). In her spare time she enjoys walking, baking, travelling to new places, and feeding her tea and coffee addiction.

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Watch out! Climate change driving ticks in Switzerland to higher altitudesWatch out! Climate change driving ticks in Switzerland to higher altitudes
Swiss resident slapped with 150-franc fine for throwing paper in public binSwiss resident slapped with 150-franc fine for throwing paper in public bin
Bid to expand Sunday shopping in Switzerland is not over yetBid to expand Sunday shopping in Switzerland is not over yet
What to know about COVID-19 this winter as cases in Switzerland start to riseWhat to know about COVID-19 this winter as cases in Switzerland start to rise
Proposal pushing for 18 weeks of parental leave submitted to Swiss governmentProposal pushing for 18 weeks of parental leave submitted to Swiss government
Major EU flight rules changing in 2027: From personal bags to faster refundsMajor EU flight rules changing in 2027: From personal bags to faster refunds
Swiss Council of States backs fines for hiring foreign workers over localsSwiss Council of States backs fines for hiring foreign workers over locals
First snow to dust the Swiss Alps and mountain passes this weekFirst snow to dust the Swiss Alps and mountain passes this week
70% of residents want stricter gun laws in Switzerland, survey finds70% of residents want stricter gun laws in Switzerland, survey finds
Swiss housing crisis sparks crackdown on foreign property ownershipSwiss housing crisis sparks crackdown on foreign property ownership
Grounded Russian jet racks up CHF 1,6m Geneva Airport billGrounded Russian jet racks up CHF 1,6m Geneva Airport bill
Swiss President Guy Parmelin resigns from the Federal Council: What happens next?Swiss President Guy Parmelin resigns from the Federal Council: What happens next?
Switzerland to drastically reduce university tuition fees for EU studentsSwitzerland to drastically reduce university tuition fees for EU students
Swiss Senate backs 4.000 CHF immigration tax on EU workersSwiss Senate backs 4.000 CHF immigration tax on EU workers
October 2026 in Switzerland: 11 key changes expats need to knowOctober 2026 in Switzerland: 11 key changes expats need to know
Swiss health insurance premiums rise 5% in 2027Swiss health insurance premiums rise 5% in 2027
Switzerland boosts integration funding by millions to help expats adaptSwitzerland boosts integration funding by millions to help expats adapt
Switzerland announces federal tax relief and higher deductions for 2027Switzerland announces federal tax relief and higher deductions for 2027
Swiss passport falls to 9th in 2026 global passport rankingSwiss passport falls to 9th in 2026 global passport ranking
Switzerland's first self-driving taxi launches in ZurichSwitzerland's first self-driving taxi launches in Zurich
Swiss airports brace for easyJet cancellations as autumn holiday strikes loomSwiss airports brace for easyJet cancellations as autumn holiday strikes loom
Saturn and the Harvest Moon align over Switzerland on September 26Saturn and the Harvest Moon align over Switzerland on September 26
Swiss parliament shuts down plan to simplify naturalisationSwiss parliament shuts down plan to simplify naturalisation
Swiss National Council passes landmark Inclusion Act for disability equalitySwiss National Council passes landmark Inclusion Act for disability equality
95.000 new homes planned to help ease Switzerland’s housing shortage95.000 new homes planned to help ease Switzerland’s housing shortage
Swiss government rejects SVP border and asylum initiativeSwiss government rejects SVP border and asylum initiative
Switzerland plummets 10 spots in 2026 global gender parity rankingSwitzerland plummets 10 spots in 2026 global gender parity ranking
Pensioner accidentally buys Switzerland’s most expensive NussgipfelPensioner accidentally buys Switzerland’s most expensive Nussgipfel
Swiss cantons warn residents about eTax phishing scam emailsSwiss cantons warn residents about eTax phishing scam emails
Rent prices drop in Zurich for the first time in 5 yearsRent prices drop in Zurich for the first time in 5 years
40% of low-income households in Switzerland will be worse off in 202640% of low-income households in Switzerland will be worse off in 2026
Swiss police catch 191 drivers without a motorway vignetteSwiss police catch 191 drivers without a motorway vignette
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