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?...
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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...
Schengen hits 40: What problems lie ahead for Europe’s border-free zone?
The borderless Schengen area guarantees free movement to tens of millions of EU citizens, residents and visitors. To mark its 40th anniversary Claudia Delpero explains...
Why are Swiss retailers and SBB rail company ditching Coca-Cola?
Sales of America’s most popular soft drink, Coca-Cola, are experiencing a setback in Switzerland: a number of major retailers, as well as the national train...
Why so many in Switzerland identify only as ‘Swiss’ rather than ‘European’
In a new study, the vast majority of respondents — 69 percent — described themselves as ‘Swiss’, with only 4 percent identifying as ‘European.’ So...