Clara Bousfield

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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, l... show more

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SWISS suspends two pilots after failed alcohol test in GenevaSWISS suspends two pilots after failed alcohol test in Geneva
Could the EU automatically slow down your car by 2030?Could the EU automatically slow down your car by 2030?
Swiss petition to extend maternity leave to 6 months submitted to gov’tSwiss petition to extend maternity leave to 6 months submitted to gov’t
50 passengers evacuated after Zurich Airport's "Heidi Train" gets stuck50 passengers evacuated after Zurich Airport's "Heidi Train" gets stuck
Gotthard Tunnel traffic climbs to 20km as summer holiday travel beginsGotthard Tunnel traffic climbs to 20km as summer holiday travel begins
Renting in Zurich often beats buying a home in 2026, ZKB findsRenting in Zurich often beats buying a home in 2026, ZKB finds
SVP Zurich AI-generated image “backfires spectacularly” on social mediaSVP Zurich AI-generated image “backfires spectacularly” on social media
Eurostar prepares for extreme heat with trains that can cope with 55CEurostar prepares for extreme heat with trains that can cope with 55C
Police arrest British driver clocked doing 196 km/h on Swiss mountain passPolice arrest British driver clocked doing 196 km/h on Swiss mountain pass
Zurich calling on residents to “urgently” report Asian hornet sightingsZurich calling on residents to “urgently” report Asian hornet sightings
Shopping outside of Switzerland saves residents 63% on food productsShopping outside of Switzerland saves residents 63% on food products
60 emergency calls and one injured as storm sweeps through Lucerne60 emergency calls and one injured as storm sweeps through Lucerne
ETIAS launch postponed until 2027 after EU border chaosETIAS launch postponed until 2027 after EU border chaos
New Switzerland-UK trade deal: What it means for work permits New Switzerland-UK trade deal: What it means for work permits
EU bans hand luggage fees on flights from autumn 2027EU bans hand luggage fees on flights from autumn 2027
Matterhorn declared too dangerous to climb as rockfall risk soarsMatterhorn declared too dangerous to climb as rockfall risk soars
Achtung! Poisonous caterpillars are surging across Swiss forestsAchtung! Poisonous caterpillars are surging across Swiss forests
No more half-price bargains as Denner switches to 30% food discountsNo more half-price bargains as Denner switches to 30% food discounts
Where to live in Switzerland: the top-ranked municipalities in 2026Where to live in Switzerland: the top-ranked municipalities in 2026
Highest-level drought warning in place across much of SwitzerlandHighest-level drought warning in place across much of Switzerland
Airports brace for summer delays as EU rejects calls to pause EESAirports brace for summer delays as EU rejects calls to pause EES
Switzerland reaches World Cup 2026 quarter-finals for first time in 72 yearsSwitzerland reaches World Cup 2026 quarter-finals for first time in 72 years
Beat the heat in Zurich: Free ice cream in Dietikon this ThursdayBeat the heat in Zurich: Free ice cream in Dietikon this Thursday
First 24/7 Migros in Switzerland “overrun” with Sunday shoppersFirst 24/7 Migros in Switzerland “overrun” with Sunday shoppers
New EU parcel tax: What it means for shoppers and sellers in SwitzerlandNew EU parcel tax: What it means for shoppers and sellers in Switzerland
Switzerland braces for 36C as second heatwave of 2026 arrivesSwitzerland braces for 36C as second heatwave of 2026 arrives
Switzerland tops 2026 UBS Wealth Report with $910K per adultSwitzerland tops 2026 UBS Wealth Report with $910K per adult
These Swiss roads will see the most traffic in July and AugustThese Swiss roads will see the most traffic in July and August
EU urged to suspend EES ahead of busy summer periodEU urged to suspend EES ahead of busy summer period
Chaos at Zurich Airport: 70 flights cancelled due to severe thunderstormsChaos at Zurich Airport: 70 flights cancelled due to severe thunderstorms
How much do people actually tip in Switzerland? A new study has answersHow much do people actually tip in Switzerland? A new study has answers
Median salary in Switzerland jumps to 87.000 francsMedian salary in Switzerland jumps to 87.000 francs
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