Living in Switzerland - Cultural & Social Life

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Contents:

Introduction

Moving to Switzerland
» Registration Procedures
» The Residence Permit
» Moving Goods
» Moving Plants & Animals
» Moving Financial Assets
» Moving Cars
» The Driving Licence
» Finding Accommodation
» Finding a School

Living in Switzerland
» The System
» Incomes & Taxes
» Cost of Living
» Shopping
» 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
» Recruitment
» Applications
» Recognition of Qualifications
» Conclusion of Contracts
» Amendments of Contracts
» Remuneration
» Working Time
» Vocational Training
» Annual Leave
» Leave: Sickness, Maternity
» End of Employment
» Employment of Women
» Special Categories
» Occupational Risks
» Sexual Harassment
» 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: 11/2007

Source: European Union
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