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, l... show more

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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
July 2026: 9 changes expats need to know about in SwitzerlandJuly 2026: 9 changes expats need to know about in Switzerland
Thunderstorms bring relief from record-breaking heatwave in SwitzerlandThunderstorms bring relief from record-breaking heatwave in Switzerland
Switzerland secures third place in Global Peace Index 2026Switzerland secures third place in Global Peace Index 2026
ETH Zurich once again makes the top 10 universities in the worldETH Zurich once again makes the top 10 universities in the world
Swiss residents face 2.000-franc fine for violating drought measures Swiss residents face 2.000-franc fine for violating drought measures
Switzerland moves closer to rent cap vote after successful petitionSwitzerland moves closer to rent cap vote after successful petition
Swiss gov’t approves VAT increase from 2028 to fund 13th AHV pension paymentsSwiss gov’t approves VAT increase from 2028 to fund 13th AHV pension payments
Swiss parliament backs criminal record checks for EU citizensSwiss parliament backs criminal record checks for EU citizens
Liquid limit at Zurich Airport increases to 2 litres on June 26Liquid limit at Zurich Airport increases to 2 litres on June 26
Heatwave warning extended as temperatures in Switzerland could hit 40CHeatwave warning extended as temperatures in Switzerland could hit 40C
Jobs ads asking for AI skills surge in SwitzerlandJobs ads asking for AI skills surge in Switzerland
SBB app warns passengers which trains don’t have ACSBB app warns passengers which trains don’t have AC
Geneva fathers could get 8 weeks paid leave after gov't u-turnGeneva fathers could get 8 weeks paid leave after gov't u-turn
Weather warning: Switzerland braces for heatwave as temperatures rise to 35CWeather warning: Switzerland braces for heatwave as temperatures rise to 35C
Switzerland ranks as second-worst European country for tobacco preventionSwitzerland ranks as second-worst European country for tobacco prevention
Supreme Court allows Zurich and Winterthur to introduce local minimum wageSupreme Court allows Zurich and Winterthur to introduce local minimum wage
Anti-G7 demonstrators in Geneva clash with policeAnti-G7 demonstrators in Geneva clash with police
SVP’s “No 10 million Switzerland!” initiative fails in referendum voteSVP’s “No 10 million Switzerland!” initiative fails in referendum vote
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