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Why does Switzerland use 'CH' as a country code?
WEBSep 6, 2021 — What’s in a name? As far back as 500 BC, Celtic tribes settled in what is now Switzerland. The most important among those tribes — both in numbers and strength — were the Helvetians, who gave this region their Latin name, Confœderatio Helvetica, the Helvetic Confederation. So the CH code is the abbreviation of the original name.
EXPLAINED: How foreigners can access assisted dying in Switzerland
WEBAug 9, 2021 — The UK-based Campaign for Dignity in Dying, an organisation which agitates for greater access to assisted suicide, estimates that it costs between £6,500 (CHF8,269) to over £15,000 (CHF19,080) for each person receiving assisted suicide in Switzerland, at an average of £10,000 (CHF12,720).
A foreigner's guide to understanding Swiss politics in five minutes
WEBNov 29, 2021 — This is just one aspect of Swiss politics that is unique in Europe and possibly elsewhere as well. That’s because unlike most other nations, Switzerland doesn’t have a single president or a prime minister. Instead, it has the executive branch, or Federal Council, whose seven members serve as the collective head of state.
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EXPLAINED: What can I deduct from my tax bill in Switzerland?
WEBJul 21, 2021 — I can always be sure that the information is accurate, reliable, and relevant.”. Switzerland is approaching its tax deadline on March 31st. Taxes are as inevitable as death and each canton does things differently. But here’s …
EXPLAINED: Which banks are best for foreigners in Switzerland?
WEBOct 21, 2021 — The big banks are the major retail banks in Switzerland. This includes UBS, Raiffeisen, Credit Suisse, Migros Bank and PostFinance. The cantonal banks are, as the name might suggest, banks that are in particular cantons. There are 24 cantonal banks in Switzerland (i.e. in all cantons except Solothurn and Appenzell Ausserrhoden).
How do Switzerland's rules on assisted suicide compare across …
WEBOct 25, 2021 — Swiss exception Switzerland is one of the rare countries that allows assisted suicide with patients administering a lethal dose of medication themselves.. It does not allow active, direct euthanasia by a third party but tolerates the provision of substances to relieve suffering, even if death is a possible consequence.
What happened to the Swiss village that offered cash for people …
WEBMar 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 francs, sparking 6.6 million francs of investment in the process.. In 2019, as it was experiencing its much-awaited ‘revival’ (in terms of population growth), Albinen was selected as ‘the most beautiful village in ...