Lawmakers in France are scheduled to vote on Tuesday to ban social media for under-15s -- one of 20 countries worldwide to have proposed or introduced such measures, with many of them in Europe.
The birth of a child is an exciting milestone for families. But in Switzerland it also requires you to complete a substantial amount of paperwork - all at a time when you're operating on minimal sleep. Here's what you need to know.
Whether its your name, taxes, or inheritance, getting hitched in Switzerland not only has personal, but financial consequences for newlyweds. Here’s what changes – and what doesn’t – when you say ‘I do’ in Switzerland.
Perhaps you and your spouse are foreign nationals who got married abroad. Or maybe you are Swiss but decided to wed in Las Vegas with an Elvis Presley impersonator. Will your marriage be valid in Switzerland?
You probably know by now that the Swiss just love paperwork, and they have an official document for almost everything — from registration with a commune of residence to a family certificate.
Switzerland should introduce a total of 36 weeks of parental leave after the birth of a child — that is, 18 weeks for each parent, according to a new popular initiative.
These days, it’s not just celebrities who seem to have a penchant for ruining their child’s life by bestowing him or her with an odd moniker. In Switzerland however, there are several rules about what you can - and cannot - name your child.
Choosing when to leave their child home alone for the first time is a decision all parents will face at some point. But when is the right time to leave your child alone, and for how long? Here’s what the Swiss law says.
One of the most complex challenges facing parents in Switzerland is balancing family life with a professional career. How well do they manage to do it? Please share your own views in the comments section below.
The number of births in Europe have dropped dramatically in recent years, new statistics reveal. But which countries have seen the biggest drop in the birthrate?
While there is no general entitlement to birth and adoption allowances in Switzerland at the federal level, some cantons choose to provide a one-off payment when you welcome a new family member.
Each year, the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO) publishes the most widespread names given to babies born in Switzerland. This is what parents called their newborns in 2022, and what the names tell us about Switzerland.
From different types of schools to competitive apprenticeships and lots of languages, here are 5 lesser-known facts about Switzerland’s education system that might surprise you.
It probably comes as no surprise that the cost of ‘outsourcing’ the task of caring for one’s pre-school-age children is not exactly cheap in Switzerland, one of the world’s most expensive countries. But how much does it cost, and why?
Switzerland has complex rules when it comes to surnames. Spouses can choose to keep their maiden name intact, take on their partner’s surname and even opt for a combined (yet unofficial) surname.
