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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US expats renounce citizenship at record rates in SwitzerlandUS expats renounce citizenship at record rates in Switzerland
New SWISS route connects Switzerland to India's tech capitalNew SWISS route connects Switzerland to India's tech capital
Swiss alpine passes to close for exclusive supercar event this JuneSwiss alpine passes to close for exclusive supercar event this June
SBB predicts a massive boom for international train travel by 2035SBB predicts a massive boom for international train travel by 2035
Swiss government announces temporary border checks ahead of G7 summit in FranceSwiss government announces temporary border checks ahead of G7 summit in France
Swiss government reports 0,5% GDP growth for Q1 2026 despite fuel crisisSwiss government reports 0,5% GDP growth for Q1 2026 despite fuel crisis
Hot summer temperatures on the way to Switzerland this weekHot summer temperatures on the way to Switzerland this week
Aldi Suisse banned from selling Lindt lookalike trufflesAldi Suisse banned from selling Lindt lookalike truffles
Swiss soft drink Rivella relaunches cans with limited peach flavourSwiss soft drink Rivella relaunches cans with limited peach flavour
Why Lindt chocolate just became 20% cheaper in SwitzerlandWhy Lindt chocolate just became 20% cheaper in Switzerland
SBB signs agreement for direct train to London from SwitzerlandSBB signs agreement for direct train to London from Switzerland
Swiss health insurance premiums set to rise at a slower rate in 2027Swiss health insurance premiums set to rise at a slower rate in 2027
How the Strait of Hormuz closure could affect Switzerland's electricity supply this winterHow the Strait of Hormuz closure could affect Switzerland's electricity supply this winter
Switzerland moves to end mandatory time tracking for high earnersSwitzerland moves to end mandatory time tracking for high earners
5 chocolate factories in Switzerland you can actually visit5 chocolate factories in Switzerland you can actually visit
Zurich HB crowned the most premium train station in the worldZurich HB crowned the most premium train station in the world
Lucerne now has Switzerland's lowest corporate tax rate at 11,66%Lucerne now has Switzerland's lowest corporate tax rate at 11,66%
Switzerland inflation rises to 0,6% in April as fuel costs hit 2026 highSwitzerland inflation rises to 0,6% in April as fuel costs hit 2026 high
Swiss roads will be extra busy on these weekends in May and JuneSwiss roads will be extra busy on these weekends in May and June
Swiss Greens propose 80 km/h motorway limit as fuel prices rise 13%Swiss Greens propose 80 km/h motorway limit as fuel prices rise 13%
It now takes 28 years to save for a house in SwitzerlandIt now takes 28 years to save for a house in Switzerland
National Council rejects halving Swiss citizenship requirementsNational Council rejects halving Swiss citizenship requirements
Neuchâtel becomes first Swiss canton to ban balloon and sky lantern releasesNeuchâtel becomes first Swiss canton to ban balloon and sky lantern releases
Switzerland expands summer train routes for 2026Switzerland expands summer train routes for 2026
End of an era: SWISS discontinues duty-free shopping on flightsEnd of an era: SWISS discontinues duty-free shopping on flights
52% support SVP’s “No 10 million Switzerland!” initiative in new poll52% support SVP’s “No 10 million Switzerland!” initiative in new poll
May 2026: 8 things affecting expats in SwitzerlandMay 2026: 8 things affecting expats in Switzerland
Cross-border workers could claim Swiss benefits under new EU rules from 2028Cross-border workers could claim Swiss benefits under new EU rules from 2028
Switzerland launches 142 domestic violence hotline from May Switzerland launches 142 domestic violence hotline from May
Thunderstorms return to Switzerland this week after warm spellThunderstorms return to Switzerland this week after warm spell
3.468 drivers flashed by faulty speed camera in Switzerland3.468 drivers flashed by faulty speed camera in Switzerland
How Switzerland ranks among top 20 richest countries in the worldHow Switzerland ranks among top 20 richest countries in the world
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