Cross-border workers
All the news and essential information for cross-border workers in Europe.
Should foreigners in southern Sweden look for jobs in Copenhagen?
While Malmö and Skåne are suffering high unemployment, Denmark's capital is screaming out for workers. Is now the time for foreigners living in southern Sweden to look for work on the other side of the Öresund Bridge?
What are the best commuter towns if you work in Zurich?
If you live in Zurich, you could be paying a whole lot of money for not very much at all. Here are some great options not so far from the city.
New Denmark to Germany tunnel rail link 'delayed by several years'
The rail connection between Denmark and Germany currently being constructed across the Fehmarn Belt faces delays of several years, according to reports in both countries.
Why the Bridge Run between Sweden and Denmark meant so much to me
The Local Sweden's deputy editor Becky Waterton spent her Sunday running over the bridge between Sweden and Denmark in a half marathon to celebrate the bridge's 25th anniversary. She explains what the bridge means to her and to people in the Öresund region.
Rail services between Sweden and Denmark reduced as summer holidays get under way
If you're taking the train between Malmö and Copenhagen in the weeks ahead, be prepared for crowded trains and delays.
Why Geneva's record number of cross-border workers spells bad news for France
By the end of 2024, Geneva recorded 24,835 new cross-border commuters from France— a figure never seen since the canton started to collect such statistics in 1989.
Why is the number of cross-border workers in Switzerland growing?
Each year, more and more workers from neighbouring countries commute to their jobs in Switzerland. Why is this?
EXPLAINED: The rules Swiss cross-border shoppers need to know
Whether you live in the Deutschschweiz, Romandy or Ticino, chances are you probably do some of your shopping across the border. Here are the rules you should be aware of.
Denmark open to Malmö metro link if Sweden foots the bill
Politicians in Denmark are in favour of a new metro line linking Danish capital Copenhagen and southern Swedish city Malmö - if Sweden agrees to pay for it.