INFOrmation Pages Index: 132 resources

Business Services

· Business News (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
The very latest Swiss, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Employment & Work Permits in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information for the foreign employee in Switzerland: getting a work permit, finding a job, the employment contract, salaries, holidays and the rights of the employee, as well as information and links for the self-employed person.

· EU Factsheet: Working in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in Switzerland employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications.

· EU Factsheets: Moving to Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Help Moving to Switzerland)
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Switzerland: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more.

· Jobs Offered Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Offering a job or looking for staff in Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Basel or Berne? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Jobs Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Looking for a job in Zurich, Zeg, Lucerne, Basel or Berne? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Online Translation (The AngloFILE: Translators & Interpreters)
Use the power of the Internet to get from German to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages!

· Postal Codes (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Posting a letter in Switzerland? The post code numbers for all addresses that make up the towns and villages of the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Berne, Basel, Lucerne and the rest of German-speaking Switzerland.

· Public Holidays in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks holiday and people get the day off in Switzerland. With links to holidays in the UK and US.

· Residence Permits (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Help Moving to Switzerland)
Information for EU citizens and non-EU (US, Australian) on the residency permit: Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required.

· Unemployment in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information for a worker in Switzerland who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking.

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Cars, Bikes & Driving

· Buying & Selling a New or Used Car in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents required and where they must be sent.

· Cars & Driving Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Getting around German-speaking Switzerland on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum.

· Cars for Sale / Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums.

· Driving in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Swiss roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits.

· Driving in the Alps: Ice & Snow (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Some handy tips on safety when heading to the Alpine hills in winter, with useful information and links to essential weather and snow report websites.

· Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on who can drive on a foreign driver's licence, and for how long. Information on when, where and how to exchange a license.

· Motorsport news (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to Switzerland. Where to get the certificate of conformity (proof of homologation), where to take the vehicle and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto Swiss plates.

· Swiss Driving Licences (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on driving permits in Swizerland: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a Swiss driving test.

· The Green Card (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad.

· Vehicle Insurance & Road Traffic Accidents in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on vehicle and driver insurance available in Zurich (Third Party, Passenger Insurance, Comprehensive Insurance), what to do when you have a road traffic accident and how to make an accident report for your insurer after a car crash.

· Vehicle Roadworthiness in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
All vehicles must undergo regular inspection by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT test) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested in German-speaking Switzerland.

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Community Life

· Administration Offices Zurich (The AngloFILE: Community Life)
Contact information for the national and local administrative centres of Zurich, Zug, Berne, Lucerne and Basel. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more.

· CIA Facts & Figures: Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Switzerland, supplied by the CIA.

· Citizen Guides (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
Information about UK, US and Australian consulates in Switzerland, which provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.

· Death & Dying in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Funeral Homes & Undertakers)
Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Switzerland.

· English Language Media (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in German-speaking Switzerland.

· Family & Kids Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Community Life)
The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel.

· Gay & Lesbian in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Community Life)
Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women in the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel.

· The AngloINFO Newsroom (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
The latest European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news.

· Utilities - Service Numbers in Zurich (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact numbers for the main utility services in the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Berne, Lucerne and Basel.

· Voting in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Community Life)
Information on voting in Switzerland. This page tells you how.

· Voting in the Australian Federal Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election.

· Voting in the UK General Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here.

· Voting in the US Presidential Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election.

· Weather in Zurich, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
Today's weather in your area, with an extended forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions.

· What's On - Across Zurich (The AngloFILE: Community Life)
AngloINFO Zurich's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Basel and Berne with events, music, sport and more…

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Computers & Telecoms

· AngloINFO Anywhere (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Specially designed for iPhones, SmartPhones and PDAs, you can have key elements of AngloINFO literally in the palm of your hand. Wherever you are, you can find the local INFOrmation you need most.

· AngloINFO Classifieds & Discussions (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The place for you to buy and sell, find employment or a new car, ask and answer questions, and exchange useful, local information with other members of AngloINFO.

· AngloINFO Postcards (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards are ideal for all ages and all occasions - and you can send them at the very last minute if you need to!

· AngloINFO Update (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now!

· Classified Advertisements (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options.

· INFOrmation Pages Index (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
A complete list of AngloINFO's local reference library - the INFOrmation Pages. The essential facts about life in Zurich and German-speaking Switzerland.

· Linking to AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
How to get us on to your site - for free. Linking code, logos, and even a search box you can build into your website or blog.

· Technology News (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Telephone Directories (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
Online phone books for Switzerland, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users.

· Telephones & Internet in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
Essential contact information for landline telephones, mobile cellular phones and Internet connections for private, domestic or business use in Switzerland.

· The AngloFILE Business Directory (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout Zurich and German-speaking Switzerland. Whatever you're looking for, you should find it here - in English!

· What's New: AngloINFO Zurich (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
What's new on AngloINFO Zurich - all the most important and latest additions to the site are listed.

· WiFi Internet Access in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne, Basel, elsewhere in Switzerland or throughout the world.

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Education & Training

· Bookshop: Language (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
German language guides and phrase books from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online.

· EU Factsheets: Living in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in Switzerland. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Switzerland.

· School Holidays in Zurich, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
A calendar of the school terms in Switzerland: all the dates when the state schools close for vacation in the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel.

· Schooling in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
The basics of the education system in Switzerland for children in the school system in German-speaking Switzerland. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling.

· Special Needs Education in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs: details on education, benefits, carer's allowances and getting about in Switzerland.

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Entertainment & Arts

· AngloINFO Bookshop (The AngloFILE: Books & Bookshops)
Titles relevant to Switzerland on the subjects of biographies, art, history, cookery, the home and guides for foreign children and families moving to and living in Zurich. Order online from Amazon.

· English-Language Cinema (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Information on where and how to find full listings of what's on at the movies today, and in the near future. Where to find out what's showing in Zurich, Zug, Berne, Lucerne and Basel and how to book your seat at the cinema.

· Entertainment Discussion (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The place to talk about the world of entertainment with fellow residents of Zurich.

· Entertainment News (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO.

· Festivals in Zurich (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Zurich has a full calendar of festivals throughout the year. Here you will find information and a description of the events with links to their websites where available.

· Literature (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The top titles set in and around Switzerland, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online!

· Museums & Monuments of Zurich (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Art, archeology, history, literature... Find out how to make the most of the museums in Zurich, Zug, Berne, Basel and Lucerne using discount tickets and vouchers.

· Online Games (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Play against yourself or other AngloINFO members with our online games - hangman, Iago and the hugely popular numbers game, Sudoku - can you make the Hall of Fame?

· Television & Radio in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the radio and TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in Switzerland.

· What's On: Art (The AngloFILE: Galleries, Art Exhibitions & Sales)
Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in and around Zurich, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Classical Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming classical music events in and around Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Jazz (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming Jazz events in and around Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Rock & Pop (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming rock and pop music events in and around Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

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Family Life & Living

· Bringing up Toddlers in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living)
Everything for parents with young children living in Switzerland and in particular in the German-speaking regions of Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare.

· Essential Animal Information for Zurich (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Who to call for animal information, animal rights organisations and other associations for the protection of cats, dogs and other pet animals. Where to go and how the law affects you and your pet, or other animals that enter your life in Switzerland.

· EU Factsheets: Living & Working in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living)
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Switzerland: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, Swiss social security and more.

· Getting Married in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living)
Information on the Swiss marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Switzerland. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.

· Having a Baby in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living)
The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Zurich, Switzerland. Who to contact and what to expect from the Swiss system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.

· Living with Teenagers in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living)
Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.

· Pet Travel and Moving with Animals to Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from Switzerland. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries.

· Pets & Animals Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Anything to do with animals in Switzerland - whether pets or wildlife - can be discussed here.

· Registered Partnerships & Same-Sex Marriage in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living)
Information on the cantons that allow for legally registered same-sex partnerships, the Federal law to legalise same-sex "marriage" throughout Switzerland and the documents needed to go about registering for PaCS.

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Financial & Legal

· Banking in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on opening a Swiss bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods cheques and more.

· Exchange Rates (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO.

· Financial & Legal Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
This is the place to ask questions and share information on banking, tax, mortgages, visas and other matters relating to law and money.

· Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here.

· Insurance in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Swiss Insurance: Car, Home, Life)
Information on compulsory and voluntary insurance in Switzerland: health, home and household, accident, unemployment, invalidity and vehicle insurance. With details of legal obligations and what sort of cover to expect.

· Swiss Tax & Taxation in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on Swiss taxes: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay tax, what exemptions there be and more.

· Wills & Inheritance in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Key information to understand the various types of Swiss will available, and how to go about making one. Also an overview of the inheritance implications for a foreigner and their family resident in Switzerland.

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Food & Drink

· Bookshop: Food & Drink (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Selection of cookery books for the wines and foods of Switzerland from the AngloINFO Bookshop.

· Foods of Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Cheese fondue, chocolate - certain foods spring to mind at the thought of Switzerland; but that's not all that is on offer. Find out about other local specialities.

· Markets in Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne & Basel (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Where to find the freshest local produce: find out which days of the week the market comes to the towns and villages of German-speaking Switzerland.

· Wines of Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Switzerland produces some of the world's finest wine, with little of it being exported. Find out about the varieties of wines available from throughout Switzerland and on the Swiss AOC label.

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Health, Fitness & Beauty

· E112 Form: Obtaining Medical Treatment in Other EU Countries (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered.

· Emergency Telephone Numbers (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Emergency services in Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance. Also drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals.

· EU Factsheets: Social Security in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the Swiss employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits.

· Medical Terminology Glossary (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the German translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem.

· Notes for the Disabled in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in or visiting Switzerland. Information on the organisations and facilities in Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel.

· Support Groups: Alcoholics Anonymous, Drug, Cancer, HIV (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
English-speaking support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Steps programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information.

· Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy in Switzerland. Also information on family planning clinics.

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House & Home Improvements

· Conversion Tables (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables.

· Electricity and Home Appliances in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on the Swiss domestic power available, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances.

· Leaving Switzerland & Moving On (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on what to do when moving from Switzerland; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.

· Moving House in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Switzerland move as much as possible.

· Services: Electricity, Gas, Water in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving in? Information on the essential services in Switzerland and how to get them connected to your home or office in the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Basel, Lucerne and Berne. Who to call in order to get your electricity, water, gas and telephone.

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Property & Real Estate

· Accommodation Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking for a house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Buying a House or Property in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Swiss real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Zurich you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Switzerland.

· English-German Property Jargon Guide (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key German real estate words and phrases.

· Property For Rent Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Property For Sale Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Renting a House or Apartment in Zurich, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lucerne and Zug: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant.

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Shopping & Style

· Bring & Buy (Or Sell...) (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
FREE classified ads for Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Furniture, Hardware, Appliance & Office Supplies Shopping (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
Swiss chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home.

· Imports into Switzerland & Imports into France (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
Information on the limits and allowances of goods (food, wine, spirits, tobacco, perfumes and meat products) when crossing the border between Switzerland and France.

· Lost & Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile/Cellular Phones in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in Switzerland.

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Sport & Leisure

· Daylight Savings Time (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how the time in Switzerland relates to the rest of the world.

· Fishing & Angling in Zurich, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on fishing in the fresh water rivers of the rivers and lakes of Switzerland, with information on permits, the environment and contact information for fishing organisations and authorities.

· Golf in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information for the golfer on golfing in Zurich and the rest of Switzerland: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally.

· Hunting in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on hunting in Switzerland: how it is regulated on a cantonal basis, permits, the season, restricted areas.

· Safety in the Snow (The AngloFILE: Winter Sports: Skiing, Boarding, Skating)
Information and practical tips on safety and regulations that apply to skiing, snowboarding or participating in any other winter sports: the 10 FIS Rules for Conduct, the meaning of avalanche flag warnings and more.

· Sailing & Boating in Zurich (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on the rules on boat licences and sailing permits in Zurich, with links to local sailing associations.

· Skiing & Winter Sports in Zurich (The AngloFILE: Winter Sports: Skiing, Boarding, Skating)
An overview of the skiing region, the rules of the slopes, the meaning of the slope grades and details on the facilities for Alpine skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers and other snow sport enthusiasts in German-speaking Switzerland

· Sport & Leisure Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities.

· Sports News (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics.

· The Great Outdoors: Hiking & Biking in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on the facilities in the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel for outdoor activities: walks, hikes and cycling activities in the area.

· Yachting News (The AngloFILE: Sailing & Boats)
The latest happenings from around the world of yachts and yachting - stories from media sources around the globe collated in The AngloINFO Newsroom.

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Travel & Tourism

· Airport Hand Baggage Security Rules (The AngloFILE: Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter)
Since 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more.

· Bus & Tram Services in Zurich (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Details and contact information on the regional and city bus transport system in Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel.

· Chartering an Aircraft (The AngloFILE: Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter)
Information on the process - and benefits - of private aircraft charter for business or family travel, with details on passports and visas, baggage limitations, itineraries and the choice of destinations and how to book a charter for an emergency flight.

· European Health Insurance Card (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resources when travelling outside of their EU country of residence.

· Holiday Accommodation Options (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Taking a holiday in Zurich? Going on vacation in Switzerland? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel or youth hostel, find out more.

· Local Tourism Notes (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Information and links for tourists to Zurich, with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights in the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel.

· Trains & Railways in Zurich, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Public Transport: Buses & Trains)
Route maps and booking information for the national rail service, regional trains and the urban train network: to help you find your way around Zurich, Zug, Berne, Lucerne and Basel.

· Travel Guides - Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!

· Travel Guides - Zurich (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
The information you need when planning a visit to the cantons of Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel - from anywhere in the world - or from within Switzerland itself.

· Zurich Airport Contacts (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
How to get in touch with Zurich Airport, Berne Airport and Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport. With up-to-the minute flight information links to bus, taxi, lost property and airport information.

· Zurich Maps (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses!