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UBS Shifts Front-Office Asset Management Roles To Krakow: A First For The Bank

UBS has operated a major service hub in Krakow since the early 2010s, initially moving HR, IT and other support functions from Zurich to the Polish city.

Expat · Jul 7

Swiss Home Prices Stay Hot: Condos Up 1%, Single-Family Homes Hold Steady In Q2 2026

There is continued pressure on buyers across the country as single-family homes see strongest annual price increase.

Expat · Jul 2

Moving To Switzerland For Work: The 2026 Guide To Visas And Permits

For EU/EFTA citizens, moving to Switzerland for work in 2026 remains straightforward. For everyone else, it is possible but requires careful planning, an employer willing to sponsor you, and patience with the process.

Expat · Jun 15

Swiss Voters Deliver A Clear Defeat To Right-Wing SVP’s Anti-Immigration Agenda

With nearly 55% voting against the proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million, Swiss Voters reject population cap in blow to People's Party's anti-immigration agenda.

Health · May 28

Another Hike: Swiss Health Insurance Premiums Set to Rise 5% in 2027

Are Bern policymakers even trying to slow medical-cost growth without cutting benefits that voters are reluctant to give up?