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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.

Exchanging your foreign driver's licence for a Swiss driver's licence

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28/09/2009 Scientists make paralysed rats run again

A Swiss researcher restores movement to rats with spinal cord injuries, using techniques that may help human patients.

08/09/2009 How to keep fit in Switzerland

Keeping fit Switzerland offers year-round sporting opportunities, from skiing in winter to swimming, golf and camping in summer.

12/08/2009 Having a baby in Switzerland

Baby New expat mom Claudia Villa describes her experiences with in vitro fertilisation, setting up a baby room and searching for a nanny.

25/07/2009 Stay gorgeous and healthy with a golden tan

Summer’s here and you want to look your best with a tan, but protecting yourself against the sun is also equally important, say the experts.

18/07/2009 Look naturally sexy for the summer

Healthy ingredients Too lazy for exercise? Naturopath Barbara Reale offers advice on reshaping your body from the inside out, naturally losing weight and reducing...

09/06/2009 Enfin! A beauty refuge for women of colour

Expatica reader Carolyn Moncel searches for the best salons in Paris and Switzerland serving black women.

25/05/2009 Ten no/low cost tips for health wealth

Experiencing a "health debit"? Nutritionist Janet Gomez offers 10 affordable tips to feed your well-being account.

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Finding the perfect family home in Zurich

Finding the perfect family home in Zurich

The Zurich branch manager of Network Relocation offers tips and info to help with the house hunt.

Switzerland country factbook

Switzerland country factbook

This in-depth profile of Switzerland includes geography, people, government, economy and transnational issues.

Insurance in Switzerland

Insurance in Switzerland

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