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The Local Switzerland · 24 Oct 2026, 12:21 UTC
Switzerland said Friday it would have to tap into its strategic diesel reserves to cover delays in pipeline deliveries from neighbouring France, but insisted the Alpine country's supplies were assured.
The Local Switzerland · 24 Oct 2026, 09:36 UTC
The Ebola patient in Nigeria is a Swiss woman, and the wife of a staff member at Switzerland's embassy in Abuja, Bern said Friday.
The Local Switzerland · 23 Oct 2026, 12:17 UTC
In Austria, foreign nationals may qualify for citizenship sooner if they have completed at least three years of voluntary work. Is there a similar rule in Switzerland as well?
The Local Switzerland · 23 Oct 2026, 11:22 UTC
Depending where you live between the three German-speaking countries, you can get a whole lot more (or less) take home pay out of your net salary. We compare the tax rates between 8 different cities across the DACH region.
The Local Switzerland · 23 Oct 2026, 10:41 UTC
From blockaded schools in Rome to tent camps in Madrid and street protests in France, young people across Europe are turning their anger on a political class they say is not listening.
The Local Switzerland · 23 Oct 2026, 08:48 UTC
Despite overall year-on-year rises, analysis from insurers reveals that the time of year and where you live in Switzerland can have a big impact on burglary rates.
The Local Switzerland · 23 Oct 2026, 07:14 UTC
The watch brand Zenith, owned by the French luxury giant LVMH, is set to cut around 100 jobs at its manufacturing facility in Le Locle, Switzerland, as the watchmaking sector faces a challenging environment.
The Local Switzerland · 22 Oct 2026, 14:37 UTC
Out of approximately 700 couriers working for Just Eat delivery service in Switzerland, several hundred are expected to lose their jobs; with the exact number of redundancies to be announced in November.
The Local Switzerland · 22 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
With the demand for specialised expertise remaining high across many sectors, Swiss companies are willing to pay more for qualified employees, a new study reveals.
BBC News Europe · 25 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.
BBC News Europe · 25 Oct 2026, 04:16 UTC
Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.
BBC News Europe · 24 Oct 2026, 19:37 UTC
The BBC's Europe correspondent reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.
BBC News Europe · 24 Oct 2026, 15:21 UTC
Some 200 emergency personnel were deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.
BBC News Europe · 24 Oct 2026, 12:12 UTC
The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.
BBC News Europe · 23 Oct 2026, 23:09 UTC
Younger Limoges residents see the destruction of their town hall as unfortunate collateral damage in a wider movement. For others, the fire was an unacceptable tragedy.
BBC News Europe · 23 Oct 2026, 23:08 UTC
The Student List has emerged from almost two years of anti-corruption protests to form the biggest challenge to Vučić's rule.
BBC News Europe · 23 Oct 2026, 22:24 UTC
President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it.
BBC News Europe · 23 Oct 2026, 20:18 UTC
Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.
BBC News Europe · 23 Oct 2026, 19:42 UTC
One person is killed and five wounded in a series of attacks. The suspected gunman has been apprehended.
BBC News Europe · 23 Oct 2026, 18:52 UTC
The network is used by the Ukrainian military, sources say, and Trump says "if there is a problem, I'll get it straightened out".
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