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Switzerland to start dual-strain Covid boosters in October
The long-awaited second booster shots will be rolled in Switzerland from October 10th, the Health Ministry announced on Friday....
Why the Swiss government doesn’t want a fuel-comparison app
While Austrian consumers are using an app to find cheapest gasoline prices, Switzerland’s Federal Council has so far rejected the idea of creating a similar...
EXPLAINED: What you should know about Switzerland’s new slips for paying bills online
The customary red or orange payment forms that you have used to pay your bills online in Switzerland are being phased out and will become...
‘Five years to make friends’: The ups and downs of life in a Swiss village
What is it like for foreigners to live in Switzerland’s rural areas? We asked our readers to shed light on the pros and cons of...
Do foreign students in Switzerland need to get a Swiss health insurance policy?
With the academic year starting at Switzerland’s universities in September, many students from abroad may not know what the rules are about Swiss health insurance....
Two Passports: What dual nationals in Switzerland should know when travelling
Holding two citizenships can be an advantage but is also sometimes subject to some rules. This is what Britons, Americans, and other dual nationals should...
Which Swiss companies have the biggest gaps between high and low earners?
While Swiss wages are more equitable than those of most other European countries, there is still a significant disparity between the lowest and highest salaries...
Can I still have a religious wedding or funeral if I don’t pay Swiss church tax?
An ‘ecclesiastical tax’ is mandatory in most of Switzerland’s cantons. Does opting out of this fee mean the church can turn down your request for...
The Local is looking for journalists in Switzerland
The Local is looking for freelance journalists and writers based in Switzerland who can help boost our coverage of the country for a growing number...