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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Zurich city council unveils plan to address housing shortageZurich city council unveils plan to address housing shortage
Canton Zug to cover a third of childcare costsCanton Zug to cover a third of childcare costs
What to do if there is a real emergency alert in SwitzerlandWhat to do if there is a real emergency alert in Switzerland
Zumikon replaces Kilchberg as Zurich’s new tax havenZumikon replaces Kilchberg as Zurich’s new tax haven
Zurich votes to allow assisted suicide in all retirement homes and hospitalsZurich votes to allow assisted suicide in all retirement homes and hospitals
Which Swiss cantons have the most freedoms?Which Swiss cantons have the most freedoms?
140 km/h winds to hit parts of Switzerland140 km/h winds to hit parts of Switzerland
W Social to offer a European-based alternative to XW Social to offer a European-based alternative to X
Annual siren test to take place in Switzerland on February 4Annual siren test to take place in Switzerland on February 4
Swiss woman banned from Coop for forgetting to scan GipfeliSwiss woman banned from Coop for forgetting to scan Gipfeli
Swiss trains reach record high punctualitySwiss trains reach record high punctuality
February 2026 in Switzerland: 8 things expats need to knowFebruary 2026 in Switzerland: 8 things expats need to know
Swiss franc hits record high against US dollarSwiss franc hits record high against US dollar
Switzerland needs more housing but is against building it, survey findsSwitzerland needs more housing but is against building it, survey finds
Increase in the number of expats leaving SwitzerlandIncrease in the number of expats leaving Switzerland
These cities have the worst car traffic in SwitzerlandThese cities have the worst car traffic in Switzerland
Swiss roads to get busier in February due to 2026 ski holidaysSwiss roads to get busier in February due to 2026 ski holidays
Historic building destroyed by fire in Zurich city centreHistoric building destroyed by fire in Zurich city centre
Swiss gov't counters referendum plan to protect cashSwiss gov't counters referendum plan to protect cash
Swiss passport now third most powerful in the worldSwiss passport now third most powerful in the world
Zurich Airport records highest ever passenger numbersZurich Airport records highest ever passenger numbers
“Chaos reigns” as new unemployment payment system causes delays“Chaos reigns” as new unemployment payment system causes delays
Swiss house prices rose by 6,5 percent in 2025Swiss house prices rose by 6,5 percent in 2025
Company deemed "not Swiss enough" to use "Swiss" in nameCompany deemed "not Swiss enough" to use "Swiss" in name
2.000 attend Zurich anti-Trump protest ahead of WEF2.000 attend Zurich anti-Trump protest ahead of WEF
6 Swiss cantons request 24 billion francs to expand rail network6 Swiss cantons request 24 billion francs to expand rail network
Housing shortage to worsen in 2026, according to Swiss governmentHousing shortage to worsen in 2026, according to Swiss government
Switzerland to relax blood donor rules from FebruarySwitzerland to relax blood donor rules from February
Best spots for breakfast and brunch in ZurichBest spots for breakfast and brunch in Zurich
Zurich to offer free STI tests after successful pilot projectZurich to offer free STI tests after successful pilot project
SWISS and Edelweiss introduce new power bank rules on flightsSWISS and Edelweiss introduce new power bank rules on flights
SWISS flight punctuality improved despite winter weather over ChristmasSWISS flight punctuality improved despite winter weather over Christmas
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