A memorial for the victims of a deadly New Year's fire in Switzerland itself caught fire early Sunday, likely sparked by candles left burning inside, police said.

Switzerland will vote on Sunday on whether to end the freedom of movement for EU workers. If it passes what will this actually mean for European immigrants and for Switzerland? A government report ...

Three prisoners climbed through a laundry vent at Waaghof prison in Basel on Monday before escaping through the kitchen of a neighbouring apartment. Demonstrators climbed an iconic cathedral tower in ...

The lawyer for the family of a victim of a devastating New Year's fire in Switzerland on Friday demanded the recusal of the ...

Unlike citizens of the EU/EFTA, people from third states are required to have an authorisation to enter Switzerland. The type of clearance they need depends on the purpose of their travel.

Zurich's population has reached a new high, but data also reveals interesting information about foreigners who call Switzerland’s largest city ‘home’.

Each year on the first Wednesday of February, Swiss government is testing its nationwide alarm system. But what happens if the sirens blast to alert to a real emergency? What should you do?

Members of France's 'yellow vest' movement are set to stage a protest outside the United Nations Office in Geneva on Wednesday, with organisers promising the demonstration will be peaceful. A woman ...

It's hard to compare the quality of life in different parts of Switzerland, but a new study suggests one canton is far better ...

The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures ...

Switzerland's economy abruptly went into reverse in the third quarter, contracting by 0.2 percent, with exports tumbling and even the country's vaunted financial sector seeing growth halt.

In Switzerland, you will be penalised for not showing up at your scheduled doctor's visit if you don't cancel it in advance.