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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Staff at Zurich Airport now using autonomous shuttle busesStaff at Zurich Airport now using autonomous shuttle buses
Switzerland named the most innovative country in the world, again!Switzerland named the most innovative country in the world, again!
Lucerne to reduce naturalisation fees to 500 Swiss francsLucerne to reduce naturalisation fees to 500 Swiss francs
Health insurance premiums to increase by 4,4 percent in 2026Health insurance premiums to increase by 4,4 percent in 2026
92 percent of new Zurich apartments rented by Swiss, not expats92 percent of new Zurich apartments rented by Swiss, not expats
Basel EuroAirport passenger numbers hit a record highBasel EuroAirport passenger numbers hit a record high
St. Gallen latest Swiss canton to scrap French lessons in primary schoolsSt. Gallen latest Swiss canton to scrap French lessons in primary schools
Children in Vaud learning to swim in mobile pool inside a lorryChildren in Vaud learning to swim in mobile pool inside a lorry
Canton Fribourg wants more expats to vote in local electionsCanton Fribourg wants more expats to vote in local elections
Switzerland’s first autonomous bus is coming to Arbon this autumnSwitzerland’s first autonomous bus is coming to Arbon this autumn
Council of States reject proposal to introduce class action lawsuitsCouncil of States reject proposal to introduce class action lawsuits
Swiss government supports giving the vote to people with learning disabilitiesSwiss government supports giving the vote to people with learning disabilities
Four people injured in Zurich tram crashFour people injured in Zurich tram crash
CEOs of Swiss companies earn over 300 times more than employeesCEOs of Swiss companies earn over 300 times more than employees
Fedpol bans Swiss police from using skin colour in national search systemFedpol bans Swiss police from using skin colour in national search system
Households in Switzerland to pay less for electricity in 2026Households in Switzerland to pay less for electricity in 2026
Swiss Post tests four-legged robots for parcel deliveriesSwiss Post tests four-legged robots for parcel deliveries
Zurich named among the top 10 student cities in the worldZurich named among the top 10 student cities in the world
Swiss more supportive of EU package due to US tariffs, new survey findsSwiss more supportive of EU package due to US tariffs, new survey finds
Switzerland sees further drop in availability of housingSwitzerland sees further drop in availability of housing
Electronic driving licences introduced in five cantons in SwitzerlandElectronic driving licences introduced in five cantons in Switzerland
New express tram line to connect Leimental and BaselNew express tram line to connect Leimental and Basel
CSS study says Switzerland is tired, lonely and sickCSS study says Switzerland is tired, lonely and sick
Canton of Bern decides on new language requirements for social assistanceCanton of Bern decides on new language requirements for social assistance
Proposed parking prices in Alpstein criticised by locals and touristsProposed parking prices in Alpstein criticised by locals and tourists
What were the most popular baby names in Switzerland in 2024?What were the most popular baby names in Switzerland in 2024?
Geneva bans sale of disposable e-cigarettes, with immediate effectGeneva bans sale of disposable e-cigarettes, with immediate effect
ZVV to inspect public transport tickets in Zurich on September 8ZVV to inspect public transport tickets in Zurich on September 8
Zurich votes to abolish learning French in primary schoolsZurich votes to abolish learning French in primary schools
Switzerland regains popularity among expats, but ranks below averageSwitzerland regains popularity among expats, but ranks below average
Mortgage reference interest rates fall to 1,25 percent in SwitzerlandMortgage reference interest rates fall to 1,25 percent in Switzerland
Swissmedic warns of fake weight loss productsSwissmedic warns of fake weight loss products
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