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EXPLAINED: Why Switzerland's neutrality has always been 'malleable'
WEBMar 15, 2022 · Russia’s attack on Ukraine will ‘deeply destabilise food supplies in Europe’. But at home, it sparked outrage from the far right, which demands total neutrality, both on military and political. The largest party, the populist right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), has threatened to push the issue to a referendum, as part of the country's ...
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WEBZurich homeowners to pay significantly higher property taxes Properties are more expensive in Zurich than almost anywhere else in Switzerland, but a planned new charge will place further financial burdens on the canton’s homeowners.
Which bank is best for Americans in Switzerland?
WEBOct 26, 2021 · While there is a myriad of financial service options available in Switzerland, the Swiss banking sector is divided into three loose categories: big banks, cantonal banks and new players. The big banks are the major retail banks in Switzerland. This includes UBS, Raiffeisen, Credit Suisse, Migros Bank and PostFinance.
Why Basel is ranked 'Switzerland's best city for expats'
WEBNov 29, 2022 · Not surprisingly perhaps, it is best seen in The Ease of Settling In Index, in which Basel ranks in the 42nd place, making it the only real lowlight about life in Basel. "30 percent of expats describe the local residents as generally unfriendly, versus 17 percent globally,” InterNations found. Basel also lands in the bottom (48th place) in ...
Five of the biggest challenges facing Switzerland right now
WEBAug 3, 2022 · Drought is a huge challenge in Switzerland right now. Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels. It might be rich and officially neutral, but that doesn't mean that Switzerland is immune to the problems facing Europe, from the effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the climate crisis. These are the main challenges for the country right now.
A foreigner's guide to understanding Swiss politics in five minutes
WEBNov 29, 2021 · This is just one aspect of Swiss politics that is unique in Europe and possibly elsewhere as well. That’s because unlike most other nations, Switzerland doesn’t have a single president or a prime minister. Instead, it has the executive branch, or Federal Council, whose seven members serve as the collective head of state.
Cost of living: Which parts of Switzerland are actually cheap to live …
WEBMay 28, 2021 · So what are the five decisive factors to consider in search of a home? Taxes “Income and wealth taxes add up to nearly 12 percent of a person's average gross income, accounting for one of the biggest portions of household spending”, Credit Suisse economists said, basing their finding on the Household Budget Survey of the Swiss …
IN NUMBERS: How Switzerland’s population is becoming …
WEBJan 26, 2021 · Some 45 percent of the Swiss population speaks it regularly. Its use is more widespread in German-speaking Switzerland than in the Italian and French-speaking regions (46 percent against 37 percent and 43 percent, respectively). English is most popular among young people — some 72 percent of 15-24 year olds communicate in it …
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