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How to upgrade your leadership skills while working full-time

How to upgrade your leadership skills while working full-time
[Video] South Korean man goes viral with pitch-perfect Swiss yodelling

[Video] South Korean man goes viral with pitch-perfect Swiss yodelling
[Video] Swiss resort opens one of the steepest ski runs in the world

[Video] Swiss resort opens one of the steepest ski runs in the world
Swiss sportsperson one of the 10 highest-earning athletes of all time

Swiss sportsperson one of the 10 highest-earning athletes of all time
[Video] See the moment frolicking Swiss cows are let out for springtime

[Video] See the moment frolicking Swiss cows are let out for springtime
Barack Obama set to visit Switzerland this April as part of European tour

Barack Obama set to visit Switzerland this April as part of European tour
Nearly a quarter of men in Switzerland don't change their underwear every day

Nearly a quarter of men in Switzerland don't change their underwear every day
Top 8 reasons you should do an executive MBA

Top 8 reasons you should do an executive MBA
How will Monday's German transport strike affect travellers in Switzerland?

How will Monday's German transport strike affect travellers in Switzerland?
700 same-sex Swiss couples married after Marriage for All introduced

700 same-sex Swiss couples married after Marriage for All introduced
Earth Hour: Swiss towns and landmarks to be plunged into darkness this weekend

Earth Hour: Swiss towns and landmarks to be plunged into darkness this weekend
St. Moritz named one of the world's greatest places by TIME

St. Moritz named one of the world's greatest places by TIME

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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Trains could replace more than half of flights leaving Geneva, report claims

Trains could replace more than half of flights leaving Geneva, report claims
Switzerland retains its place as one of the 10 happiest nations on Earth

Switzerland retains its place as one of the 10 happiest nations on Earth
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Credit Suisse bonuses frozen as questions loom over job losses

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