These are universal themes, but each country handles births, marriages and deaths slightly differently. You can find the Swiss quirks here.

Birth

This content was published on Oct 5, 2022 Oct 5, 2022 As in most other countries, Swiss authorities must be informed about births and deaths that happen in the country, regardless of citizenship.

Marriage

This content was published on Oct 27, 2022 Oct 27, 2022 People over the age of 18 are entitled to get married in Switzerland. This includes same-sex couples.

Death

This content was published on Oct 27, 2022 Oct 27, 2022 Switzerland has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. It is also one of the most progressive countries when it comes to assisted suicide.

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