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A century and a quarter after a cutler set out to supply Swiss soldiers with a survival tool, the Swiss Army knife adapts to the urban jungle.

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20/10/2009 Insurance in Switzerland

An introduction to compulsory and optional forms of insurance in Switzerland.

14/10/2009 Emergency phone numbers

emergency How to contact the police, fire department, or an ambulance in case of an emergency in Switzerland.

01/09/2009 Switzerland's health care system

Information about the Swiss health care system, health insurance, pharmacies and emergency numbers.

28/07/2009 Expat health care trends: more flexibility

Whether they are on long- or short-term assignments, expatriates want a wider range of health care options as well as peace of mind. Natasha Gunn...

07/07/2009 As science progresses, health care management is faltering

We have the technology, and often the money and the will, but poor management of our medical systems is preventing us from delivering quality...

21/06/2009 Pandemic: NO PANIC!

The world is facing a flu pandemic. The World Health Organisation raised the level of alert to phase 6, the highest phase. What does that mean?

23/03/2009 Recycled sewage struggles with yuk factor

From a loo to you: the human body could be the perfect water filter system. But would you drink it?

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Switzerland country factbook

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Insurance in Switzerland

Insurance in Switzerland

An introduction to compulsory and optional forms of insurance in Switzerland.