#24 English News & Resources Every Newcomer to Switzerland Should Know

Moving to Switzerland and wondering how to stay informed, connected, and integrated locally? In this episode of As Swiss As Possible, Tiffany and Nisha explore the best English-language news and media resources for expats living in Switzerland. From navigating Swiss politics and local culture to understanding residency changes, events, taxes, and everyday life, finding reliable information as an English speaker can be challenging — especially in the early years. That’s why this episode features two expert guests helping expats bridge the information gap. First, the hosts speak with Ben McPartland from The Local Switzerland about how The Local helps internationals understand Swiss news, immigration updates, cultural norms, work permits, health insurance, and integration tips across Switzerland. Then, they chat with Gabe Bullard from Radio X and Swissinfo about English-language radio, podcasts, newsletters, Swiss culture, and why local news matters for building community and belonging in Switzerland. In this episode:

Best English news resources for expats in Switzerland
How to stay informed about Swiss politics and local life
Tips for integration beyond learning German
Swiss culture, community, and local events
Basel expat resources and English-speaking media
Why local journalism matters for newcomers

Whether you’re newly arrived in Switzerland, planning your move, or have lived here for years, this episode is packed with practical advice, expat insights, and resources we wish we’d known sooner. Follow As Swiss As Possible for more real-life stories, integration tips, and laughs about expat life in Switzerland.

Chapters:

00:52 Introduction

04:21 The Local.ch with Ben McPartland

19:23 The English Show & SwissInfo with Gabe Bullard

Sound editing for this episode by Ilina Shanta Kabra

Resources:

www.thelocal.ch

As Swiss As Possible on www.thelocal.ch

The English Show on Radio X: https://theenglishshow.com

SwissInfo: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/

Gabe’s book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/against-convenience-gabe-bullard?variant=44551348748322

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