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Zurich moves to implement 23,90 franc an hour minimum wage by 2024

Zurich moves to implement 23,90 franc an hour minimum wage by 2024
Officials in Swiss canton push for ban on Nazi symbols

Officials in Swiss canton push for ban on Nazi symbols
Two Swiss universities among the three most international in the world

Two Swiss universities among the three most international in the world
[Video] See inside Lionel Messi’s 300.000-franc-a-week chalet in Switzerland

[Video] See inside Lionel Messi’s 300.000-franc-a-week chalet in Switzerland
Switzerland in the winter: Best places to visit and things to do

Switzerland in the winter: Best places to visit and things to do
Swiss companies ban home working on Fridays over productivity concerns

Swiss companies ban home working on Fridays over productivity concerns
Start your weight loss journey in Switzerland with Weight Loss Coach

Start your weight loss journey in Switzerland with Weight Loss Coach
Sirens to sound across Switzerland on February 1: What you need to know

Sirens to sound across Switzerland on February 1: What you need to know
Italy proposes new border tax credits to stop people working in Switzerland

Italy proposes new border tax credits to stop people working in Switzerland
Gerson Relocation: The accredited international moving company

Gerson Relocation: The accredited international moving company
Swisscom named the strongest brand in Europe and third strongest in the world

Swisscom named the strongest brand in Europe and third strongest in the world

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 2023 & 2024

Switzerland is a federation of 26 counties (cantons) that have a great amount of autonomy over their own laws and...
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Get English-speaking medical care in Switzerland with Mobi Doctor

Get English-speaking medical care in Switzerland with Mobi Doctor
Shortage of specialist shampoo sees lice rapidly infect Swiss schools

Shortage of specialist shampoo sees lice rapidly infect Swiss schools
Zurich has the best pizza outside Italy, food magazine reports

Zurich has the best pizza outside Italy, food magazine reports
Swiss politician accused of fast-tracking citizenship for ineligible friend

Swiss politician accused of fast-tracking citizenship for ineligible friend

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