Can anyone open a ‘numbered’ bank account in Switzerland?
Everyone has heard of ‘numbered accounts’ in Swiss banks. But do they really exist, and can anyone open them?...
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Swiss minister hails EU deal: ‘If the British had this, there’d have been no Brexit’
If the British had had a Swiss-like “safeguard clause” with the EU to put a brake on immigration there would have been no Brexit, Switzerland’s...
TELL US: How did you get your job in Switzerland?
People find work in Switzerland through all manner of ways, whether its a traditional job advert or a move within their own company. We want...
EXPLAINED: What you should know about Swiss salary bonuses
Everyone working in Switzerland would like to receive a bonus as a supplement to their regular salary. But who exactly is entitled to this perk?...
EXPLAINED: Switzerland’s official advice on how to protect yourself in a heatwave
With temperatures set to soar, protecting yourself from the dangers of extreme heat is essential, Swiss health officials say....
When can Swiss immigration authorities check up on you?
As a foreign resident in Switzerland, you may be wondering whether you are being watched by immigration authorities. Here’s what you should know....
Which European countries currently have Schengen border checks in place?
The borderless Schengen travel area recently celebrated its 40th anniversary but many countries currently have border checks reinstated. Here’s what travellers should expect....
Briton banned from Swiss roads after speeding at 161km/h on mountain road
The announcement from the Swiss cantonal police in Uri was brief: a British driver broke the speed limit in a municipality of Hospental and can’t...
The rules and customs of Swiss saunas foreigners need to know
Saunas are popular in Switzerland, especially in certain parts of the country, and there are some things about Swiss saunas that you should know....
Canton of Vaud takes key step to boost voting rights for foreign residents
Foreign nationals in Vaud, as those living in several other Swiss cantons, can already vote on issues of municipal importance. But they may have an...