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Switzerland’s Safety Unveiled: A Journey Through Security and Serenity

Switzerland, often called the heart of Europe, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, pristine lakes, and the majestic Swiss Alps. Yet, one feature of this nation distinctly shines – its unparalleled safety.  In this article, discover the blend of modern and historic attributes that have fortified the country’s reputation as a bastion of safety for ...

Viena Abdon

Beautiful panoramic view of rooftops in the old town of Zug, Switzerland, with the town hall tower, Lake Zug, and the Pilatus mountain in the background.

The Changing Landscape of Elderly Care: Switzerland’s ‘Time Bank’

Everyone grows old, but how can the elderly age with grace without becoming a burden to their children? Traditionally, Chinese people believed in the concept of “raising children to care for oneself in old age.” However, this might not be practical anymore. As we see a trend toward fewer children in families, many young couples ...

Max Lu

Elderly couple embracing as they look out over a lake.

Switzerland’s Official Tradition of the Chimney Sweep Mafia

A clean home is every human’s desire, and cleaning up is difficult enough as-is. No,w imagine having an old-fashioned chimney to deal with too. But ask any Swiss citizen and they will have a different story to share. They have to deal with the infamous chimney sweep mafia, who can rule their homes and chimneys ...

Armin Auctor

Burning logs and glowing embers in a fireplace.

White: Travel Our Enchanted Planet by Uplifting Color

White is the lightest color and according to physics, white light comprises all hues on the visible light spectrum. As a landscape, one might think of soft white snow, ice, sand, or salt. In buildings, white may be chosen in the design to reflect the sun’s heat or to brighten up a space. But white ...

Jessica Kneipp

An Arctic Fox in the snow.

Switzerland Allowed Chinese Security Agents to ‘Roam Freely, Unsupervised’

Swiss authorities are in damage control after it became public knowledge they had a secret 5-year deal that allowed Chinese security agents to “roam freely, unsupervised” in Switzerland. Human rights NGO Safeguard Defenders has investigated the deal after it became public knowledge thanks to an August 23 report by Swiss German-language newspaper NZZ am Sonntag. ...

Raven Montmorency

passengers in the Bern, Switzerland, railway station.

Top 5 Most Expensive Countries in the World

Out of all the things that unite us as human beings, complaining about the rising cost of living has to be at the top of the list. With that in mind, let’s take a look at Ceoworld’s annual survey of the most expensive countries in the world. Another thing that has to be right up there ...

Armin Auctor

A waterway in Berne, Switzerland.