Switzerland to change travel rules for those vaccinated abroad from Monday
People vaccinated abroad with AstraZeneca, along with other EMA-approved vaccines, will be able to get Switzerland's Covid certificate from Monday.
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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Why is Bern the ‘capital’ of Switzerland?
It is smaller and less cosmopolitan than Zurich and Geneva. So how did Bern — also called Berne — end up being the political centre of Switzerland?
International careers: top tips for improving your communication skills
Ever found pursuing an international career creates certain challenges when it comes to communication – or, should we say, miscommunication? Two experts at the University of Cambridge guide you through how to become a better communicator and avoid the pitfalls of international workplaces.
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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.
First family sues Austria over death after ski resort Covid outbreak
The first civil lawsuit was heard in a court in Vienna on Friday over a notorious outbreak of coronavirus at a popular ski resort last year, where thousands of people from 45 countries claim to have become infected.
