Helena Bachmann

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Travel news

Why Switzerland to Italy flight routes are 'the most turbulent' in Europe

Several flight routes in Europe have been highlighted for the risk of turbulence, and many of them are to and from Switzerland.

Americans in France

'Unique challenges': Kamala Harris vows to help Americans in Europe

Kamala Harris, the Democratic party candidate for the US presidency, has written a letter for American citizens living abroad vowing to help them with matters such as taxes and banking. Her rival Donald Trump has already vowed to end double taxation.

offbeat

Why one Italian village is trying to become part of Switzerland

Switzerland is home to many people from Italy, but this latest twist gives a new meaning to the concept of ‘immigration’.

Energy

Switzerland mulls plan to nab Italy’s gas supply

The Swiss government is considering using a contractual clause to tap into Italy’s gas pipeline, a prospect that is already creating tension between the two countries.

Cost of living

The rules Swiss cross-border shoppers in France and Italy should know

If you live in Swiss regions of Geneva, Vaud, Jura, Neuchâtel or Ticino you probably shop in France or Italy more or less regularly. Here are the rules you should know about.

Italy

Switzerland warns against ‘premature’ travel to Italy

Switzerland’s southern neighbour is opening its borders for tourists from the EU and Schengen zone countries on June 3rd. But should Switzerland's residents travel there?