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How ISL shapes the innovators of tomorrow at its new Impact Hub

How ISL shapes the innovators of tomorrow at its new Impact Hub
Why are Swiss house prices rising as prices across Europe fall?

Why are Swiss house prices rising as prices across Europe fall?
Switzerland falling behind in the fight against climate change, CCPI finds

Switzerland falling behind in the fight against climate change, CCPI finds
Swiss cities fall further down ranking of expat destinations

Swiss cities fall further down ranking of expat destinations
SBB confirms brand new regional trains to take to the tracks in Switzerland

SBB confirms brand new regional trains to take to the tracks in Switzerland
Which Swiss cities will get snow this week?

Which Swiss cities will get snow this week?
Switzerland to be short of 460.000 workers by 2035, study finds

Switzerland to be short of 460.000 workers by 2035, study finds
Should you apply to business school?

Should you apply to business school?
Dubai chocolate: Why are chocoholics in Switzerland queuing round the block?

Dubai chocolate: Why are chocoholics in Switzerland queuing round the block?
123456 named the most common password in Switzerland

123456 named the most common password in Switzerland

Lucerne looks to restrict tourist arrivals by coach with new fee

Lucerne looks to restrict tourist arrivals by coach with new fee
SBB moves to offer trains every 15 minutes on Zurich Gold Coast

SBB moves to offer trains every 15 minutes on Zurich Gold Coast

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 insurance 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 2024 & 2025

Switzerland is a confederation of 26 counties (cantons) that have a great amount of autonomy over their own laws and...
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Smart eTax: Your go-to online tax-filing platform in Switzerland

Smart eTax: Your go-to online tax-filing platform in Switzerland
Bern hotel offers 20% discount in exchange for homemade Christmas cookies

Bern hotel offers 20% discount in exchange for homemade Christmas cookies
First snow of the season forecast to fall on Swiss cities

First snow of the season forecast to fall on Swiss cities
Switzerland ranked as the fourth richest country on Earth for 2024

Switzerland ranked as the fourth richest country on Earth for 2024

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