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EXPLAINED: How foreigners can access assisted dying in Switzerland
Aug 9, 2021 · Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland. Despite concerns of suicide tourism, it can be accessed by foreigners.
UPDATE: What are the current rules for entering Switzerland?
Nov 30, 2021 · Switzerland has again updated its entry rules. Here’s what you need to know. PLEASE NOTE: Switzerland on Friday announced it would be scrapping the quarantine requirement for all arrivals, effective Saturday, December 4th. Please click here for …
Jobs in Switzerland
Find your next English-language job in Switzerland. You can find thousands of jobs in sectors including teaching and translation to engineering, IT and customer service.
EXPLAINED: What are your chances of getting a job in Switzerland …
Mar 19, 2021 · Many people dream of working in Switzerland, where salaries are among the highest in the world. But depending on your nationality, finding employment here may not be easy.
Digital nomads: Who can work remotely in Switzerland?
Nov 3, 2021 · True digital nomad can work from anywhere, including the bench. Photo by Polina Kovaleva from Pexels. These days it is possible to be physically located in Switzerland, while working remotely for a company based in another country. Here’s what you should know about this growing 'digital nomad' trend — and how to do it in Switzerland.
EXPLAINED: Why Switzerland could scrap the minimum wage?
Dec 15, 2022 · Only five out of Switzerland's 26 cantons have minimum wages for their workers. However, MPs have decided to nullify those laws for reasons that are specific to the workings of the country’s labour market.
EXPLAINED: What can I deduct from my tax bill in Switzerland?
Jul 21, 2021 · Switzerland is approaching its tax deadline on March 31st. Taxes are as inevitable as death and each canton does things differently. But here’s how you can try and reduce your tax burden.
How do Switzerland's rules on assisted suicide compare across …
Oct 25, 2021 · What are the rules on assisted suicide? (Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash) As Austria sets out its plan for legalising assisting suicide from 2022 in response to a court ruling, we look at how this compares to other countries' legislation on euthanasia and assisted suicide - including that from Switzerland.
EXPLAINED: Which banks are best for foreigners in Switzerland?
Oct 21, 2021 · Despite the stereotypes of Swiss banks, finding a good bank as a foreigner can be difficult - or almost impossible if you’re American. Here’s our readers’ verdict.