Dimitri Burkhard
It is hard to open a paper or new website without being bombarded by news of the ails of many of the world’s leading economies. Most economists would say that the costs of healthcare are amongst the highest and in most...
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Newly Swissed is a flagship online magazine about Switzerland. From Swiss world records to quizzes or random facts about Switzerland, it’s all right here! Switzerland is understood for various items: its cold climate, mountainous topography and its political neutrality, that is presumably brought on by its geographic seclusion and being one in all the highest mountainous countries in Europe. If you are interested in everyday life in Switzerland, please visit our archive with dozens of articles
Christian
When Time Equals Time – Sustainable Exchanges in Switzerland
Switzerland is often associated with money and timeliness. While time is money for the most part, time can also equal time in so-called “time exchange” organizations...
St. Gallen – The Irish Monk, the Bear, and the Bread
There are only so many ways to survive freezing Swiss winters. Visiting a Finnish sauna is sometimes an instant cure, but lighting my Gallus Light – a magical lamp from St. Gallen – will always do the trick!
Mamiko
How the Swiss St. Nicholas tradition works
While we have already covered one Swiss Samichlaus tradition, we would like to introduce you to a more historical way of celebrating Saint Nicholas...
A Primer on Renting Skis in Switzerland
What are you going to do about the coming winter? The simple answer is: Renting skis and taking advantage of the snow. If you are unsure what...
What you need to know about Swiss etiquette
There are a number of mistakes waiting to happen when you make your first attempts at socializing in Switzerland. It starts with the way you address people and ends with how you cut your steak...
Romantic Civil Marriage in Switzerland
Love in the air, and the paperwork is still ahead! Getting married in Switzerland involves some direct democracy. All engaged couples must be listed...
The Good and Bad of Living in a Tax Haven
Every now and then, an article pops up talking about Zug, the tax haven, and how wonderful it is. It is wonderful, but along with the positives there are negatives...
Brittany
A Primer on Zürich’s Housing Boom
Due to high demand for housing and available mortgage rates as low as 1%, the real estate industry is still booming in Zürich...
