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WEBFind out the latest news, tips and insights on living, working and travelling in Switzerland. The Local covers topics such as referendums, money, property, citizenship, driving and more.
EXPLAINED: Why is Switzerland so expensive?
WEBApr 24, 2021 · The web page analyzes the factors that contribute to the high cost of living in Switzerland, such as protectionism, lack of competition, and geo-blocking. It also mentions a popular initiative to stop the expensive island and its progress toward a referendum.
EXPLAINED: How foreigners can access assisted dying in Switzerland
WEBAug 9, 2021 · Foreigners can access assisted suicide in Switzerland through Dignitas, a non-profit organisation that charges a membership fee and a prescription fee. The total cost can range from CHF8,269 to CHF19,080, depending …
Seven traditional ways the Swiss celebrate the new year
WEBDec 30, 2022 · Seven traditional ways the Swiss celebrate the new year. The "Hotschrennen" in Klosters on New Year's Day, involves racing piglets for good luck. Photo: Unsplash, Christopher Carson. Switzerland has some fascinating and unique ways to mark this time of new beginnings. We rounded up a few of the celebrations going on around the country, to help ...
EXPLAINED: What can I deduct from my tax bill in Switzerland?
WEBJul 21, 2021 · Work-related expenses. A deduction equal to 3 percent of your net salary – with a 2,000-franc minimum deduction and a 4,000-franc maximum one – applies to spending on reference material, specialised workplace clothing, necessary equipment (including computers and software), and some other career-related costs.
Why does Switzerland use 'CH' as a country code?
WEBSep 6, 2021 · CH is the abbreviation of the Latin name Confœderatio Helvetica, the Helvetic Confederation, for Switzerland. Learn how this historical name evolved and why it is still used today for postal codes, stamps, car stickers, and internet addresses.
What happened to the Swiss village that offered cash for people …
WEBMar 13, 2023 · Albinen, a hamlet in the Valais Alps, offered up to 70,000 francs per adult and 10,000 per child to attract new residents in 2017. Learn how the scheme worked, who moved there, and what happened since then.
Switzerland to legalise recreational and medical cannabis usage
WEBOct 19, 2021 · The production, cultivation, trade and consumption of cannabis will no longer be banned in Switzerland after a commission investigating the drug said the laws should be changed, Swiss news outlet Blick reported on Tuesday.. The Social Security and Health Commission of the Council of States (SGK-S) said cannabis should be regulated in Switzerland in order to control the "cannabis market for ...
Which bank is best for Americans in Switzerland?
WEBOct 26, 2021 · While there is a myriad of financial service options available in Switzerland, the Swiss banking sector is divided into three loose categories: big banks, cantonal banks and new players. The big banks are the major retail banks in Switzerland. This includes UBS, Raiffeisen, Credit Suisse, Migros Bank and PostFinance.
EXPLAINED: Which banks are best for foreigners in Switzerland?
WEBOct 21, 2021 · The big banks are the major retail banks in Switzerland. This includes UBS, Raiffeisen, Credit Suisse, Migros Bank and PostFinance. The cantonal banks are, as the name might suggest, banks that are in particular cantons. There are 24 cantonal banks in Switzerland (i.e. in all cantons except Solothurn and Appenzell Ausserrhoden).