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Explained: How does the Swiss political system work?
Oct 22, 2023 · Referendums. Switzerland has direct democracy, with citizens able to trigger popular votes at the national, cantonal and local level. They can challenge in referendums …
What happened to the Swiss village that offered cash for people …
Mar 13, 2023 · The new families moved to Albinen from within Valais and from other parts of Switzerland as well. To date, the village has approved incentive payments totalling 880,000 …
Jobs in Switzerland
Find your next English-language job in Switzerland on The Local Jobs. With jobs for foreigners in every sector from teaching and translation to engineering, IT and customer service, The Local …
EXPLAINED: Which banks are best for foreigners in Switzerland?
Oct 21, 2021 · Opening up a bank account in Switzerland can be incredibly complicated. Here's what you need to know. Photo by Jason Pofahl on Unsplash Despite the stereotypes of Swiss …
Who is Viola Amherd, Switzerland's new president?
Jan 1, 2024 · Viola Amherd, 61, is the country's new president, and will remain in this position until December 31st. Amherd, who has served as Switzerland's first female Defence Minister, …
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EXPLAINED: How foreigners can access assisted dying in Switzerland
Aug 9, 2021 · Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland on compassionate grounds. While article 115 of the Swiss penal code prohibits assisted suicide for “self-serving reasons” and article …
How do Switzerland's rules on assisted suicide compare across …
Oct 25, 2021 · As Austria sets out its plan for legalising assisting suicide from 2022 in response to a court ruling, we look at how this compares to other countries' legislation on euthanasia and …
What methods of assisted dying are legal in Switzerland?
Sep 25, 2024 · Despite the warning, The Last Resort had chosen a forest in Schaffhausen for Sarco's ‘inaugural’ use, openly flaunting the ban. And only a day before Sarco was used, …