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Living in Switzerland - Cultural & Social Life

Contents:
Introduction

Moving to Switzerland
Registration Procedures
Moving Goods
Moving Financial Assets
Cars, Driving & Licences
Finding Accommodation
Finding a School
Moving Checklist

Living in Switzerland
The System
Incomes & Taxes
Cost of Living
Accommodation
Cultural & Social Life
Educational System
Private Life
Transport
The Health System

Social Security
Social Security in Europe
E forms: General Overview
General Organisation
Sickness Insurance
Family Insurance
Old Age Pensions
EU Health Card
Unemployment Benefits

Working in Switzerland
Finding a Job
Applications
Recognition of Qualifications
Kinds of Employment
Employment Contracts
Remuneration
Working Time
Vocational Training
Leave
End of Employment
Special Categories
Self-employment
Representation of Workers
Work Disputes
The cultural and social life
Cultural life in Switzerland is characterised by geographical diversity, multilingualism, religious pluralism and local customs. This is reflected in an amazing range and variety of literature, art, architecture and music. 

Tradition is alive and well in Switzerland and varies from region to region and even from village to village. Religious festivals, traditional countryside festivities and the commemoration of historical events are all occasions for celebration. 

As for leisure, the cultural diaries, excursion guides and the list of sporting activities see:

Text last edited on: 04/2008

Source: European Union
© European Communities, 1995-2008
Reproduction is authorised.

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