Traditionally, the most expensive place to live in Switzerland has been Zurich’s so called ‘Gold Coast’ – that’s around Küsnacht and Zollikon.
But now, to add to the loss of prestige – those people can now see the new exclusive area from across the lake.
Prices in Kilchberg and Thalwil are now higher. Real estate agents say demand from ex-pats – mainly German – have pushed prices to the highest level in the country, at around CHF 35,000 per m2.
American tourist rape trial in Geneva
In Geneva, rare CCTV footage was shown in court this week during a rape trial.
Pro Israel and Palestian protestors clash in Zurich
Yesterday evening, around 100 people gathered peacefully on Zurich’s Rathausbrücke for a permitted pro-Israel demonstration under police protection.
Tourist office eyes Canadians as new market
Switzerland is stepping up efforts to attract Canadian tourists, who are traveling less to the United States.
Oysters for Christmas markets destroyed
Be careful of oysters at the Christmas markets.
Swisscom kills 3G
Swisscom will switch off its 3G mobile network by the end of this year, ending a technology more than 20 years old.
Geneva swimmers break world record
Six swimmers from a Geneva-based club have set a new Guinness World Record by completing the first-ever relay swim along Lake Geneva and back.
