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07/02/2012 Watchdog urges better whistle-blower protection

Transparency International has called for better legal protection of whistle-blowers at the workplace in Switzerland.

06/02/2012 Benefits of extra holiday debated ahead of vote

A proposal by trade unions to increase holiday entitlement from four to six weeks has met with opposition by the business community, most parties...

06/02/2012 Switzerland adds more Syrians to travel ban list

Switzerland on Monday added 34 top Syrian military and interior ministry officials as well as pro-regime organisations to a travel ban list, as...

06/02/2012 Zurich investigates Turk's genocide comment

The Zurich public prosecutors office has launched an initial investigation into Egemen Bagis, Turkeys European Union affairs minister, over alleged...

06/02/2012 Swiss probe Turkish minister over Armenia genocide remarks

Swiss prosecutors launched an investigation on Monday into alleged remarks by Turkey's EU affairs minister denying the Armenian genocide, a...

06/02/2012 Zurich investigates Turk's genocide comment

The Zurich public prosecutors office has launched an initial investigation into Egemen Bagis, Turkeys European Union minister, over alleged racist...

06/02/2012 Tax transparency key for poor mining nations: WEF

Transparency on tax and royalty payments is key to helping developing countries harness their mineral wealth, a report released by the World...

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Residence and work permits in Switzerland

Residence and work permits in Switzerland

How to apply for a residency or work permit in Switzerland for you and your family.

How to rent and buy a house in Switzerland

How to rent and buy a house in Switzerland

Information about renting property and obtaining a mortgage in Switzerland.

Switzerland's healthcare system

Switzerland's healthcare system

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

Banking in Switzerland

Banking in Switzerland

Explaining Swiss currency, banknotes, credit cards and bureaux de change.