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Four Swiss universities among the 100 best in the world in new ShanghaiRanking

Four Swiss universities among the 100 best in the world in new ShanghaiRanking
Switzerland to phase out 2G mobile network, with 3G shutdown set for 2026

Switzerland to phase out 2G mobile network, with 3G shutdown set for 2026
Consumer group criticises Swiss supermarkets for pricy vegan products

Consumer group criticises Swiss supermarkets for pricy vegan products
Gotthard Road Tunnel sets new record for number of traffic jams

Gotthard Road Tunnel sets new record for number of traffic jams

Switzerland threatened by the return of tropical diseases, experts say

Switzerland threatened by the return of tropical diseases, experts say
Swiss political party pushes for 24-hour working week

Swiss political party pushes for 24-hour working week
6 of the best beaches in Switzerland

6 of the best beaches in Switzerland

Official job to be forced on Swiss resident after town receives 0 applications

Official job to be forced on Swiss resident after town receives 0 applications
Swiss wages expected to rise at fastest rate for 22 years

Swiss wages expected to rise at fastest rate for 22 years
Swiss mountain pass resurfaces after 2.000 years under glacier

Swiss mountain pass resurfaces after 2.000 years under glacier
Everything you need to know about Assumption Day in Switzerland

Everything you need to know about Assumption Day in Switzerland

New in Switzerland? Not sure where to start?

First things first, let’s get the basics sorted. Here are some useful guides to get you started.

Registration in Switzerland

If you are planning to live in Switzerland or to stay for more than your visa allows, you will need...
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Banking in Switzerland

Almost as famous as the country’s chocolate and clocks, the Swiss banking system is famous (or infamous) throughout the world...
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Residence permit in Switzerland

If you plan on making Switzerland your home for more than 90 days and intend to begin working, then you...
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Basic Swiss health insurance

Having Swiss basic health insurance is essential to accessing healthcare in Switzerland. Health insurance is mandatory for all residents and...
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Supplemental Swiss health insurance

Supplemental health insurance is an extra policy that you can take out while applying for health insurance in Switzerland. This...
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Private insurances in Switzerland

Alongside mandatory insurance schemes such as health insurance and social security, Switzerland also has many different types of private insurance...
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Language schools in Switzerland

As part of your work contract, you might have to learn one of the languages of Switzerland. Although English is...
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Mobile telephony providers in Switzerland

As in all parts of the world, mobile telephones are now an everyday part of communication in Switzerland. Switzerland has...
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Swiss holidays 2022 & 2023

Switzerland is a federation of 26 counties (cantons) that have a great amount of autonomy over their own laws and...
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Here at last: The long road to same-sex marriage in Switzerland

Here at last: The long road to same-sex marriage in Switzerland
7 best cities in Europe for a summer getaway

7 best cities in Europe for a summer getaway

Tourist pulls over on busy motorway to paint Swiss mountains

Tourist pulls over on busy motorway to paint Swiss mountains
5 tips on how to make friends as an expat in Switzerland

5 tips on how to make friends as an expat in Switzerland

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