The Pursuit of Happiness – Swiss Emigration to Argentina
Argentina, 19/04/2019
The Swiss emigration to Argentina can actually be traced back to the 17th century when a handful of Swiss missionaries and mercenaries first landed on Argentine soil. Mass emigration proper, however, only started in the 1850s, lasting until the outbreak of the Second World War. During these times, many Swiss lived precariously. In fact, the […] ...
Pursuing Happiness as a Family Abroad: The Didones in Crete
Greece, 11/04/2019
It might as well be a picture taken right from a corny holiday catalogue: a few lonely, white buildings shimmer in the Greek midday sun amidst lush, green olive trees, while the majestic hills of Crete dominate the surroundings. Looking north, one is delighted with the sight of the deep blue Mediterranean. Indeed, Claudia and […] ...
The Continuous Growth of Fifth Switzerland
Worldwide, 05/04/2019
The Swiss community living abroad – the so-called “Fifth Switzerland” – is evermore growing. Over the past twenty years, the population of Swiss citizens living outside Switzerland has indeed increased without interruption and now stands at around 760,000. The Swiss community abroad would thus form the fourth largest canton in terms of population, after the […] ...
(Deutsch) Junge Schweizerin in den Slums von Kenia: mit Herzblut für eine bessere Welt
Kenya, 26/03/2019
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Emigrating with Children – What You Need to Know
Worldwide, 07/03/2019
Preparation Suitable, age-appropriate and early preparation of your child is key. Actively involve your child in the emigration process, take their concerns seriously and keep their expectations realistic. It may be especially helpful to take a holiday together in your destination country before you move. This gives your child the opportunity to form a first […] ...
(Deutsch) Abmelden, Teil 3: ab wann ist eine Abmeldung nötig oder möglich?
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