EXPLAINED: Who can enter Switzerland right now and what are the rules?
Switzerland’s new entry rules came into effect on September 20th. Here’s what you need to know.
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Five factors that will shape your life in Europe in the 2020s
From the pandemic to political shocks, we've come to expect the unexpected. But what are the big trends that will shape your quality of life and your career in Europe this decade? We take a look with some help from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Find out what's going on today in Switzerland with The Local's short roundup of the news.
Switzerland: Why Europe’s mountain crossroads leads the world in innovation
There are those that say that it is the landscape that shapes and forges a people. Harsh environments require courage, skill and determination to survive in.
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EXPLAINED: How to get vaccinated in your Swiss canton
Whether or not you are a member of a coronavirus ‘risk group’, here’s how you ensure access to the coronavirus vaccine in Switzerland.
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EXPLAINED: What you need to know about getting a Swiss work permit
Getting a work permit from outside the EU is difficult, but not impossible. Here's what you need to know.
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From ‘natel’ to ‘ça joue’: The Swiss French words which help you sound like a local
From “schmolitz” to “panosse”, some words and phrases common in the French-speaking part of Switzerland are different from their equivalents used in France. Here is the vernacular you should master if you live in Suisse Romandie.
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From Les Arses to Poo-ee: 11 weird and wonderful Swiss place names
To anglophones, these may not sound like the most attractive places in Switzerland. But delve beyond the name and you’ll discover there are plenty of reasons to visit.
UPDATE: UK says European travellers with mixed Covid doses do now count as ‘fully vaccinated’
After much confusion, criticism and contradictory messages the UK government has discreetly changed its Covid border rules - meaning that those vaccinated in Europe with mixed doses are considered fully inoculated and therefore can avoid quarantine.
