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9 best music festivals in Europe

9 best music festivals in Europe
Four Swiss towns complain of weird-smelling yellowish water in taps

Four Swiss towns complain of weird-smelling yellowish water in taps
Union boss says he cannot rule out spontaneous strikes at Swiss airports

Union boss says he cannot rule out spontaneous strikes at Swiss airports

Swiss franc worth its weight in gold as hedge against inflation, experts suggest

Swiss franc worth its weight in gold as hedge against inflation, experts suggest
Zurich ranked as one of the best student cities in the world

Zurich ranked as one of the best student cities in the world
Second COVID boosters to be offered across Switzerland: What you need to know

Second COVID boosters to be offered across Switzerland: What you need to know
One in five Swiss homeowners risks default after interest rate rise, SNB says

One in five Swiss homeowners risks default after interest rate rise, SNB says
7 best European cities to visit if you’re on a budget

7 best European cities to visit if you’re on a budget
High fuel costs: Bern politicians call for a free halbtax for every resident

High fuel costs: Bern politicians call for a free halbtax for every resident
Delays and disruption expected in Geneva on July 6 due to French rail strike

Delays and disruption expected in Geneva on July 6 due to French rail strike
Major Swiss company abandons four-day week because of staff shortages

Major Swiss company abandons four-day week because of staff shortages
People in Switzerland told to reduce energy usage as blackouts loom

People in Switzerland told to reduce energy usage as blackouts loom

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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Six-step guide to making a move to Switzerland easier

Six-step guide to making a move to Switzerland easier
Electric cars set to be taxed in Switzerland by 2030

Electric cars set to be taxed in Switzerland by 2030
Was the Swiss government attacked by Russian hackers?

Was the Swiss government attacked by Russian hackers?
Health and environmental cost of traffic totals 14 billion Swiss francs

Health and environmental cost of traffic totals 14 billion Swiss francs

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