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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

In a town where the community is so connected, the businesses people remember are the ones they feel they already know, whether that's through their website or their Instagram feed, and increasingly, that's happening through video. Nyon Is Changing, and So Is the Way Local Businesses Are Heard Walk down the high street or along the Rive on any given afternoon and you'll notice it. Cafés filming their morning rush, boutiques posting reels of new arrivals, fitness studios shari

What does effective leadership look like when uncertainty has become the norm? AI is changing how decisions are made and how work gets done. Geopolitical tensions are affecting organisations far beyond national borders. Economic pressure continues, teams are being asked to adapt quickly, and leaders are expected to provide direction even when the path ahead isn't particularly clear. Leadership has always involved change. What feels different now is the speed, complexity and n

Football fans won't have to travel far to soak up the atmosphere of the FIFA World Cup this summer. From 11 June to 19 July 2026, Nyon will become the region's football hotspot, hosting what is expected to be the main fan zone between Geneva and Lausanne. While both Geneva and Lausanne have opted not to organise official fan zones during the tournament due to security measures surrounding the G7 Summit in nearby Evian, Nyon is stepping in to create a month-long gathering plac

From café counters to supermarket aisles and summer festival bars, one thing is becoming increasingly clear. Our drinking habits are changing. The default drink is no longer always alcohol. More people are seeking out alcohol-free drinks that are both functional and delicious, alongside new ways to connect and socialise. At the same time, conversations around hemp and cannabis continue to evolve here in Switzerland, with pilot programmes and national discussions underway. Swi

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

If your idea of a good weekend includes plants, local producers, gardens, nature walks or simply spending time outdoors, Natures en Fête is returning to Nyon from 29 to 31 May for its third edition. The event brings together biodiversity, gardening, local know-how and plenty of family activities across town. Nature Festival 2026 Photo: Nature Festival Association Over three days, more than 60 stands will spread across Place du Château, the Promenade des Vieilles-Murailles and