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EXPLAINED: Who can work in Switzerland but live in a neighbouring country?
WORK PERMITS

EXPLAINED: Who can work in Switzerland but live in a neighbouring country?

Hundreds of thousands of foreigners from neighbouring nations commute to their Swiss jobs every day. What permits do these people need and how to obtain them?

Switzerland refuses to make it easier to become Swiss
SWISS CITIZENSHIP

Switzerland refuses to make it easier to become Swiss

How international health insurance saved a South American adventure
PARTNER CONTENT

How international health insurance saved a South American adventure

OPINION & ANALYSIS

OPINION: If foreigners think the Swiss are unfriendly who’s to blame?

OPINION: If foreigners think the Swiss are unfriendly who’s to blame?
JOBS

Employment: This is where Switzerland’s jobs are right now

Employment: This is where Switzerland’s jobs are right now
FOOD & DRINK

REVEALED: Which city has Switzerland’s cheapest beer?

REVEALED: Which city has Switzerland’s cheapest beer?
PARTNER CONTENT

The surprising ways time abroad can improve mind, body and bank balance

The surprising ways time abroad can improve mind, body and bank balance
REVEALED: The train routes Switzerland plans to cut
TRANSPORT

REVEALED: The train routes Switzerland plans to cut

Heatwave: Why is it so hot in Switzerland right now?
WEATHER

Heatwave: Why is it so hot in Switzerland right now?

Brothers keep Swiss mountains in high spirits
CULTURE

Brothers keep Swiss mountains in high spirits

COST OF LIVING

EXPLAINED: How inflation is increasing housing costs in Switzerland

EXPLAINED: How inflation is increasing housing costs in Switzerland