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Daily news summaries, useful explainers and data-driven posts for English-speaking expats living in Switzerland.
About Swiss Carousel
Swiss Carousel is a modern news brand focused on making Switzerland easier to understand for international audiences. From policy changes and business headlines to cost of living, travel and culture, the goal is to turn complex local news into content that is visual, useful and easy to follow.
Topics we cover
Swiss news
The biggest stories shaping Switzerland, explained in plain English.
Data and trends
Charts and comparisons on salaries, housing, weather, transport and more.
Expat life
Practical updates for people living, working and raising families in Switzerland.
Latest guides
Deeper explainers on Swiss systems, travel, deadlines and everyday rules that matter most to expats.
Why flights from Zurich can cost more than Geneva or Basel
A simple guide to why Zurich often feels pricier: hub traffic, low-cost competition, airline mix and airport charges.
Read guide →Tax at source in Switzerland: what foreign workers should know
A practical guide to tax at source: who pays it, how it works, why rates vary by canton, and what foreign residents should check.
Read guide →How the Swiss tax system works
A clear explainer on federal, cantonal and communal taxes, how filing differs from payment, and what expats should know.
Read guide →Swiss tax deadline guide
Deadlines, extensions and what international residents should check before it is too late.
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