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#Switzerland

Everyday life

Life in Switzerland: About Prices, Salaries, and Wealthy Pensioners

Many consider Switzerland one of the richest countries in the world. It is home to the world's best banks, the production of the finest chocolate, and nearly 500,000 dollar millionaires. But is…

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Immigration

Migrants Don't Stay Long Here

There are significant differences among immigrants arriving in Switzerland in terms of education level, professional status, age, migration status, and country of origin. These are the results of a…

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Money

Where to Wait Out Taxes

Tax burden in Switzerland varies significantly depending on the canton. For example, those who want to pay less taxes are advised to consider moving to the canton of Zug. And where is the 'tax hell'…

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Immigration

Expatriation Swiss-style

A Swiss woman who supported the Islamic State has been stripped of her citizenship and lost her red passport. Switzerland has resorted to such radical measures only for the second time since the end…

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Education

A Country of Top-Ranked Universities

Swiss higher education institutions typically receive high marks in specialized rankings. But how do the universities themselves view them, and why do the results of different rankings vary so much?…

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Everyday life

Expensive Swiss Children

In a country expensive to live in, children are a luxury item. On average, direct costs for raising a child in Switzerland range from 1,200 to 1,800 francs per month. To this amount, other indirect…

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Immigration

Swiss option for Europe

Cantons, the constituent states of the federation, play a very important role in shaping Switzerland's migration policy. They are not just executive 'drive belts' of the federal center; they have…

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Culture

Swiss Monuments

Monuments around the world have once again become the focus of public attention. In some countries they are being torn down, in others erected. What is the situation with monuments in Switzerland? We…

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Work

Bureaucracy Hinders Graduates

Many graduates of Swiss universities from 'third countries' (non-EU and non-EFTA) would like to work in Switzerland after obtaining their diploma. However, finding a job here within just six months…

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Immigration

Cosmopolitan Switzerland

Major Swiss cities are gaining international charm: more and more immigrants are living in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich and Basel. Currently, the largest foreign community is in Basel, a city on the bend…

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Everyday life

A real man always takes paternity leave

The birth of a child is an important event for every family. The main burden of caring for a newborn traditionally falls on women, which sometimes leads to accumulated fatigue and even psychological…

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Law zone

Among 'Fare Dodgers' They Will Find 'Repeat Offenders'

Since April 1, Switzerland has launched a national register of fare-dodging passengers. From now on, the names of fare evaders will be entered into a national register that will collect information…

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