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Swiss authorities want foreign nationals who live in the country to be well integrated. But does this mean they have to ...
15/01/2025

Swiss authorities want foreign nationals who live in the country to be well integrated. But does this mean they have to serve in the armed forces?

Switzerland will explore making women do mandatory service in the army, considered one of the famously neutral Alpine na...
15/01/2025

Switzerland will explore making women do mandatory service in the army, considered one of the famously neutral Alpine nation's founding pillars, the country's first women defence minister said on Wednesday.

🌍 COMPARE: Which European countries have the toughest rules for gaining citizenship? ⬇️
15/01/2025

🌍 COMPARE: Which European countries have the toughest rules for gaining citizenship? ⬇️

You may be wondering what salary your child’s teacher receives in Switzerland. Here are some answers.
15/01/2025

You may be wondering what salary your child’s teacher receives in Switzerland. Here are some answers.

Following news that Switzerland's central bank had a record-breaking 2024 in terms of profits, some of that money is now...
15/01/2025

Following news that Switzerland's central bank had a record-breaking 2024 in terms of profits, some of that money is now set to be distributed among the cantons.

Recent figures on the number of people gaining Swiss citizenship have revealed the Swiss cantons that naturalise the mos...
15/01/2025

Recent figures on the number of people gaining Swiss citizenship have revealed the Swiss cantons that naturalise the most (and least) foreigners.

Small in size, Switzerland is big on diversity. Here are nine maps that help you understand this curious country.
15/01/2025

Small in size, Switzerland is big on diversity. Here are nine maps that help you understand this curious country.

Though European passports offer a huge range of benefits, the rules and costs for getting your hands on one vary massive...
15/01/2025

Though European passports offer a huge range of benefits, the rules and costs for getting your hands on one vary massively from country to country. Here's a look at which countries have strictest and most lenient requirements.

The Swiss canton of Zug, where 36 percent of the local population are foreigners, has tightened its requirements around ...
15/01/2025

The Swiss canton of Zug, where 36 percent of the local population are foreigners, has tightened its requirements around naturalisation including the language level needed.

Zug now has stricter requirements for obtaining Swiss citizenship; cantons that naturalise most foreigners; and more new...
15/01/2025

Zug now has stricter requirements for obtaining Swiss citizenship; cantons that naturalise most foreigners; and more news in our Wednesday roundup.

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli announced Tuesday that it would raise prices again in 2025 after strong sales la...
14/01/2025

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli announced Tuesday that it would raise prices again in 2025 after strong sales last year showed that increases had not cut the appetite of consumers.

A peculiar aspect of Switzerland’s citizenship procedure is that it goes through the federal, cantonal, and communal lev...
14/01/2025

A peculiar aspect of Switzerland’s citizenship procedure is that it goes through the federal, cantonal, and communal levels. But it is the third one that has the most say in whether foreigners can be naturalised.

14/01/2025

How your Swiss commune plays a key role in your citizenship application? ⬇️

14/01/2025

EXPLAINED: The dos and don'ts of driving in Switzerland⬇️ (What's missing...?)

Pensions are always a hot-button topic in Switzerland. We look at whether it's worth setting up a private pension plan.
14/01/2025

Pensions are always a hot-button topic in Switzerland. We look at whether it's worth setting up a private pension plan.

Switzerland's consumer watchdog has criticised the cost of day passes at Swiss ski resorts claiming the fees are often n...
14/01/2025

Switzerland's consumer watchdog has criticised the cost of day passes at Swiss ski resorts claiming the fees are often not transparent.

Access to Zurich Airport by train will be restricted over the next four weekends, passengers have been warned.
14/01/2025

Access to Zurich Airport by train will be restricted over the next four weekends, passengers have been warned.

Access to Zurich Airport by train will be restricted over upcoming weekends; some cross-border shoppers pay too much tax...
14/01/2025

Access to Zurich Airport by train will be restricted over upcoming weekends; some cross-border shoppers pay too much tax on their purchases; and more Swiss news in our Tuesday roundup.

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