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News and Features
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The QR code scam costing parkers dearly
This week, Vaud Police warned a scam using QR codes has been discovered. The scam is simple and effective. Criminals cover the original QR code on parking ticket distributers with another which directs the user to a fake website resembling the … [Read more...]
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Plans to use controversial death capsule in Switzerland
The first suicide in the controversial death capsule, dubbed "Sarco", is set to take place in the next few weeks, reported SRF. Sarco device - source Wikipedia Philip Nitschke, the Australian inventor of the device, has chosen Switzerland to … [Read more...]
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Swiss politicians discuss making patients pay larger share of medical bills
Switzerland’s system of compulsory health insurance already requires patients to pay a portion of medical bills in addition to paying premiums. To stem the rise in premiums, an old idea has resurfaced: make patients pay an even greater share of their … [Read more...]
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More than half of buildings in Switzerland at flood risk
Currently, Switzerland's mountain regions are suffering badly from flooding following thunderstorms and exceptionally heavy rain. However, Switzerland's plateau is not immune to flooding, reported SRF. New calculations suggest more than half of … [Read more...]
Guides
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8 things you must do if you’re running a Swiss business
Brought to you by Winbiz online accounting for Swiss businesses. Once a business is established, there are many ongoing administrative tasks required by law. The main ones are covered in this article. The first few relate to employees and … [Read More...]
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Setting up a business in Switzerland – a guide
Brought to you by Winbiz online accounting for Swiss businesses. So you have decided to start a business. You have a business plan and are ready to get started. Before you launch you need a name and possibly a company. Broadly there are two options … [Read More...]
Activities
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Art in an alpine setting – the Pierre Arnaud Foundation in Valais
On 12 November 2016, Museums in Switzerland are free. Valais resident Peter Hulm suggests going to the Pierre Arnaud Foundation in Lens, just below Crans-Montana. Not just because of its magnificent building and a restaurant whose young chef was … [Read more...]
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The Swiss cheese train to Chateau d’Oex – fondue and alpine tradition
It’s called Le Train du Fromage – The Cheese Train – but after this day tour, you’ll remember a lot more than that steaming fondue you had for lunch at an alpine village restaurant. You can board The Cheese Train (just one of several trains) in … [Read more...]
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Chaplin’s World – enter the home and life of a comic genius
Film legend Charlie Chaplin spent 24 years living in the Manoir de Ban, a grand old mansion above Vevey in Switzerland. In 2016, his charming former home and grounds were cleverly and artfully transformed into Chaplin’s World and opened to the … [Read more...]