Whilst the shores of Lake Lucerne may be snow-free for now, up in the mountains surrounding Central Switzerland the temperatures are dropping and creating the perfect conditions for skiing and the many other winter sports that are on offer. Ski resorts are beginning to open […]
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There is a saying regarding tires in Switzerland: “Von O bis O”, meaning that winter tires should be on cars from October to Easter (Ostern). Actually there is no law obliging people to have winter tires on their cars. However should you be found guilty
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This time round there are two local topics on the table, but they are very important as they will shape the way Lucerne will be governed in the coming years. The first topic is the City’s Budget 2019 which has been frozen and challenged by
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The debt enforcement system in Switzerland is unique. We would like to explain the most important facts and proceedings and help you understand the regulations. The debt collection report (“Betreibungsregisterauszug”) is a document often required by third parties to evaluate your financial status (application for
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Today is an important day in the United Kingdom as it is set to vote on the Brexit deal which may lead to the UK leaving the EU in the near future. Should this happen, this would also have an impact on Switzerland which is
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Here we are again for our last round of referendums for 2018. This last series of subjects are super varied and one could have serious repercussions for Switzerland democratic process, but let’s start at the beginning. The first initiative Für die Würde des Landswirtschaftlichen Nutztiere
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This Sunday Swiss citizens will have a total of 7 issues to vote on! The first three are national referendums and are in regard to: Bundesbeschluss über die Velowege sowie die Fuss- und Wanderwege – Federal decree about bike paths as well as pedestrian and
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It is time for the second set of referendums this year. This time we will be voting on two issues at a national level and two at a local level. The national referendums both address money issues. The first referendum is entitled: Für krisensicheres Geld:
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For the fourth time the LiLi Centre(Community centre in Luzern) and JIFF (Job Integration For Foreigners) organisations are releasing a new CV Workshop sessions, starting this Thursday June 7th. It is a specific programme for people who are searching for a job in Switzerland and
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The first votation of the year will take place on March 4th, three topics are up for discussion although the one which is causing the most discussion is the No Billag referendum. No Billag Unless you have been out of town for the past months,
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