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 ski resorts open early for 2025 season after heavy snowfallSwiss ski resorts open early for 2025 season after heavy snowfall
Employees in Switzerland feel exhausted and often work overtimeEmployees in Switzerland feel exhausted and often work overtime
Price of coffee in Switzerland rises for 6th year in a row Price of coffee in Switzerland rises for 6th year in a row
Is Switzerland really going to have the "winter of the century"?Is Switzerland really going to have the "winter of the century"?
Which cantons in Switzerland speak the best English?Which cantons in Switzerland speak the best English?
Hiking accidents have doubled in Switzerland since 2009Hiking accidents have doubled in Switzerland since 2009
Night trains to run between Zurich and Bern from DecemberNight trains to run between Zurich and Bern from December
Swiss cities expecting first snow of the seasonSwiss cities expecting first snow of the season
Rents in Zurich have risen 96 percent in 25 yearsRents in Zurich have risen 96 percent in 25 years
What’s the average disposable income in Switzerland?What’s the average disposable income in Switzerland?
Geneva to trial full-day schooling in 2026Geneva to trial full-day schooling in 2026
Initiative proposes removing trams from Basel city centreInitiative proposes removing trams from Basel city centre
US tariffs on Switzerland reduced from 39% to 15%US tariffs on Switzerland reduced from 39% to 15%
Most affordable places to buy property in French-speaking Switzerland revealedMost affordable places to buy property in French-speaking Switzerland revealed
Music allowed on outdoor terraces in Geneva in the run-up to ChristmasMusic allowed on outdoor terraces in Geneva in the run-up to Christmas
20 degrees then possibility of snow across Switzerland20 degrees then possibility of snow across Switzerland
Birthrate in Switzerland lowest since records beganBirthrate in Switzerland lowest since records began
Road fatalities in Switzerland increasing, while European average declinesRoad fatalities in Switzerland increasing, while European average declines
30 km/h speed limit introduced around Zurich HB30 km/h speed limit introduced around Zurich HB
On shoes being sued for causing an “embarrassing squeak with every step"On shoes being sued for causing an “embarrassing squeak with every step"
SBB ticket inspectors to wear bodycamsSBB ticket inspectors to wear bodycams
Migros same-day deliveries coming to Zurich in 2026Migros same-day deliveries coming to Zurich in 2026
SWISS and SBB expand Air Rail network to St. Gallen, Locarno and ConstanceSWISS and SBB expand Air Rail network to St. Gallen, Locarno and Constance
Rent prices in Switzerland increased by a third in two decadesRent prices in Switzerland increased by a third in two decades
Biggest supermoon of the year to brighten skies in Switzerland on November 5Biggest supermoon of the year to brighten skies in Switzerland on November 5
Which sectors saw the biggest wage increase in 2025 in Switzerland?Which sectors saw the biggest wage increase in 2025 in Switzerland?
Which Swiss canton has highest number of burglaries?Which Swiss canton has highest number of burglaries?
House prices rise in Switzerland for the third quarter in a rowHouse prices rise in Switzerland for the third quarter in a row
New EU treaties could give 570.000 people permanent residence in SwitzerlandNew EU treaties could give 570.000 people permanent residence in Switzerland
Swiss village Valendas named among best in the world for tourismSwiss village Valendas named among best in the world for tourism
SWISS 2026 summer schedule includes 2 new European destinationsSWISS 2026 summer schedule includes 2 new European destinations
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