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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Switzerland to vote on Neutrality and Food initiatives in September 2026Switzerland to vote on Neutrality and Food initiatives in September 2026
Germany extends border controls with Switzerland until March 2027Germany extends border controls with Switzerland until March 2027
Swiss TV and radio licence fee to drop in 2027 and 2029Swiss TV and radio licence fee to drop in 2027 and 2029
Virgin Trains wins Channel Tunnel access, opening path to SwitzerlandVirgin Trains wins Channel Tunnel access, opening path to Switzerland
SBB catches InterCity passengers off guard with undercover ticket checksSBB catches InterCity passengers off guard with undercover ticket checks
ChatGPT to show in-chat ads in Switzerland from next weekChatGPT to show in-chat ads in Switzerland from next week
Switzerland to tax married couples individually from 2032Switzerland to tax married couples individually from 2032
Swiss Senate committee proposes "immigration tax" for EU workersSwiss Senate committee proposes "immigration tax" for EU workers
Zurich housing vacancy rate creeps up to just 0,52% in 2026Zurich housing vacancy rate creeps up to just 0,52% in 2026
Unions now demand 2% pay rise as Swiss 2027 salary talks continueUnions now demand 2% pay rise as Swiss 2027 salary talks continue
Twint to launch direct debit for recurring payments in 2027Twint to launch direct debit for recurring payments in 2027
Lufthansa Group adding Starlink WiFi on flights from AugustLufthansa Group adding Starlink WiFi on flights from August
Fewer expats arriving, more leaving: Swiss net immigration drops 12,5% in 2026Fewer expats arriving, more leaving: Swiss net immigration drops 12,5% in 2026
Swiss health insurance costs rise to 4.834 francs per capita, reports FOPHSwiss health insurance costs rise to 4.834 francs per capita, reports FOPH
Relief in sight: Temperatures in Switzerland to finally drop below 30CRelief in sight: Temperatures in Switzerland to finally drop below 30C
Housing costs drive 92.000 Swiss residents to consider moving to FranceHousing costs drive 92.000 Swiss residents to consider moving to France
Migros warns of fake free gift phishing scam in SwitzerlandMigros warns of fake free gift phishing scam in Switzerland
Lake Zurich boat services cut as drought lowers water levelsLake Zurich boat services cut as drought lowers water levels
Swiss MP challenges SBB over English train announcementsSwiss MP challenges SBB over English train announcements
Swiss Post confirms letter price hikes starting in 2027Swiss Post confirms letter price hikes starting in 2027
Swiss pensions drop 16% for new retirees, VZ barometer findsSwiss pensions drop 16% for new retirees, VZ barometer finds
Switzerland’s emergency alert system to “lag behind Europe” until 2029Switzerland’s emergency alert system to “lag behind Europe” until 2029
Where Switzerland's millionaires live: Zurich, Zug and Geneva namedWhere Switzerland's millionaires live: Zurich, Zug and Geneva named
Swiss public transport fares to rise 3,6% in December 2026Swiss public transport fares to rise 3,6% in December 2026
Legionella outbreak in Basel-Stadt: 26 cases, one death confirmedLegionella outbreak in Basel-Stadt: 26 cases, one death confirmed
Swiss union demands 1,5% wage increase for workers in 2027Swiss union demands 1,5% wage increase for workers in 2027
Roadpol launches Europe-wide speed crackdown until August 9Roadpol launches Europe-wide speed crackdown until August 9
How and where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in SwitzerlandHow and where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Switzerland
Basel company cuts work hours with full pay during Swiss heatwavesBasel company cuts work hours with full pay during Swiss heatwaves
Flying home from Switzerland is costing expats 68% moreFlying home from Switzerland is costing expats 68% more
Zurich falls 3 spots in ranking of the most liveable cities in the world 2026Zurich falls 3 spots in ranking of the most liveable cities in the world 2026
Basel opens police jobs to expats with B permits in a Swiss firstBasel opens police jobs to expats with B permits in a Swiss first
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