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After more than two years of renovation, Nyon’s Centre sportif du Rocher will open to the public for one day on 3 October. Discover what has changed, how the site differs from Cossy’s public swimming facilities and what visitors can see during the open day.

Thinking of becoming self-employed in Switzerland? Here's the practical guide for aspiring entrepreneurs: what to register, what it costs, how long it takes, and the roadblocks most first-timers don't see coming.

@Nyon Street Food Festival 2026 The Rive will once again be transformed into a hub of food trucks and pop-up stands as the Nyon Street Food Festival returns from 20–23 August. Now in its seventh edition, the festival will bring together nearly 40 food trucks and stands, with dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world alongside local wines and beers and a selection of cocktails. It all takes place around the Quai de Rive, the covered area there and the Rive parking, mak

Moving to Switzerland comes with a fairly substantial to-do list. Find somewhere to live. Sort out your permit. Choose health insurance. Open a bank account. Work out where to buy groceries on a Sunday when everything appears to be closed. Understanding your pension probably isn't at the top of that list. And then life happens. You change jobs, take time out to raise a family, start working for yourself or return to work after a career break. Somewhere along the way, understa

The Nyon Tourist Office has moved. Since the beginning of March, Nyon Région Tourisme has been settling into its new home at Maison Richard, the historic building in the town centre dating back to 1672. The building may already feel familiar to many locals as it housed Nyon’s library from 1972 until its recent move to L’INTERLUDE earlier this year. To mark the move, they are inviting locals and visitors to discover the new space during two open days on 28 and 29 May. The eve

Accounting firms are not usually described as fun. More often, they leave people with a sense of worry from all the complicated, financial language and tax form deadlines. Well, maybe it’s time to change that narrative. When you sit down with Alex Clarke, founder of Albatross in Gland, you quickly realise that he is trying to do exactly that. Earlier this year, I visited the team at their offices in Gland to learn more about the company, how they work with entrepreneurs acros

How well do you know your neighbours? It’s one of those things we all say we’ll do. Take the time to have a quick conversation rather than the passing “bonjour”. A chance to get to know who lives next door. Maybe organise an apéro one day soon… Well, this is your moment. The Fête des voisin·e·s takes place on Friday 29 May 2026, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: an open invitation to turn your building, your street, or your courtyard into a social get-together, even if ju

There’s a point many people reach where consulting starts to feel like a real option. Maybe it’s alongside a full-time job. Maybe it’s between roles. Or maybe it’s that idea you’ve been sitting on for a while, quietly waiting for the “right time.” And then the questions start. How does it actually work in Switzerland? What’s allowed if you’re employed? How do invoicing and taxes work? And what happens if your clients are abroad? For many, it’s not the work itself that holds t

There are some initiatives that are easy to support, and this is one of them. This May, we’re encouraging residents and employees of the Nyon and La Côte region to take part in Steps for Cancer Support, a fun fitness challenge that turns everyday movement into free of charge support in English for people affected by cancer. Here’s what it’s all about. A Nation-wide Challenge with Real Impact From May 7-26, people across Switzerland will come together for the 7th edition of th