Jan de Boer

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Jan studied History at the University of York and Broadcast Journalism at the University of Sheffield. Though born in York, Jan has lived most of his life in Zurich and has worked as a journalist, writer and editor since 2016. While he has... show more
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Why does Switzerland have two Basels?Why does Switzerland have two Basels?
Swiss public transport faces demographic crisis as mass retirements loomSwiss public transport faces demographic crisis as mass retirements loom
Which Swiss cities have the best (and worst) restaurants?Which Swiss cities have the best (and worst) restaurants?
Company to launch new night trains in Switzerland at airline-level pricesCompany to launch new night trains in Switzerland at airline-level prices
Which cities in Switzerland have the most green space?Which cities in Switzerland have the most green space?
Switzerland home to Europe's happiest retirees, survey findsSwitzerland home to Europe's happiest retirees, survey finds
Expats place less of a burden on Swiss healthcare than citizens, study findsExpats place less of a burden on Swiss healthcare than citizens, study finds
Plastic bag usage in Switzerland drops 88 percent since 2016Plastic bag usage in Switzerland drops 88 percent since 2016
Why do expats pay more in rent than Swiss citizens?Why do expats pay more in rent than Swiss citizens?
Giant invasive ticks spreading across Switzerland this summerGiant invasive ticks spreading across Switzerland this summer
"Hero" Chihuahua helps save owner from crevasse in Swiss Alps"Hero" Chihuahua helps save owner from crevasse in Swiss Alps
Which Swiss cantons have the longest (and shortest) school summer holidays?Which Swiss cantons have the longest (and shortest) school summer holidays?
Switzerland to impose nationwide system of fines for litteringSwitzerland to impose nationwide system of fines for littering
Nearly 2 price hikes for every 1 discount at Coop, report findsNearly 2 price hikes for every 1 discount at Coop, report finds
All international trains to and from Switzerland now bookable via SBB appAll international trains to and from Switzerland now bookable via SBB app
Perceptions of immigration in Switzerland extremely outdated, study findsPerceptions of immigration in Switzerland extremely outdated, study finds
easyJet to launch 3 new routes from Switzerland this autumneasyJet to launch 3 new routes from Switzerland this autumn
Entry fee for Swiss pier used in K-drama earns 240.000 francsEntry fee for Swiss pier used in K-drama earns 240.000 francs
SBB organises new replacement trains amid intolerable Deutsche Bahn delaysSBB organises new replacement trains amid intolerable Deutsche Bahn delays
New study exposes huge gap between Swiss and expat salariesNew study exposes huge gap between Swiss and expat salaries
NIMBYs the main barrier to new construction in Switzerland, study findsNIMBYs the main barrier to new construction in Switzerland, study finds
Swiss team breaks world record for the "toughest row" on EarthSwiss team breaks world record for the "toughest row" on Earth
Switzerland's first self-driving train service takes to the tracksSwitzerland's first self-driving train service takes to the tracks
Switzerland moves to allow up to 12 shopping Sundays per yearSwitzerland moves to allow up to 12 shopping Sundays per year
900.000 people affected by harmful traffic noise in Switzerland900.000 people affected by harmful traffic noise in Switzerland
EU expats vital in maintaining the Swiss economy, new report findsEU expats vital in maintaining the Swiss economy, new report finds
SBB to mark all non air-conditioned trains this summerSBB to mark all non air-conditioned trains this summer
Basel mulls moving the school holidays to protect students from summer heatBasel mulls moving the school holidays to protect students from summer heat
Number of available homes to rent in Switzerland rises 21 percent in a yearNumber of available homes to rent in Switzerland rises 21 percent in a year
Swiss social mobility "exceptional" amid rising global inequality, study findsSwiss social mobility "exceptional" amid rising global inequality, study finds
Action promised after tram driver in Zurich makes racist announcementAction promised after tram driver in Zurich makes racist announcement
Coop imposes new rules on self-checkouts: What you need to knowCoop imposes new rules on self-checkouts: What you need to know
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