INFOrmation Pages Index: 165 resources

Business Services

· Business News (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
The very latest Swiss, French, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Employment & Work Permits in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information for the foreign employee in Switzerland: getting a work permit, finding a job, the employment contract, salaries, holidays and the rights of the employee, as well as information and links for the self-employed person.

· EU Factsheet: Working in France (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in French employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications.

· EU Factsheet: Working in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in Swiss employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications.

· EU Factsheets: Moving to Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Relocation & Help Moving to Switzerland)
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Switzerland: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more.

· Jobs Offered Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Offering a job or looking for staff in Geneva, Vaud or neighbouring France? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Jobs Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Looking for a job in Geneva, France or neighbouring France? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Online Translation (The AngloFILE: Translators & Interpreters)
Use the power of the Internet to get from French to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages!

· Postal Codes: France (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Posting a letter in France? The post code numbers for all addresses in all communes of Ain and the Haute-Savoie.

· Postal Codes: Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Posting a letter in Switzerland? The post code numbers for all addresses in all cantons including Lausanne, Geneva City and the towns and villages that make up the cantons of Geneva and Vaud.

· Unemployment Benefits in France (The AngloFILE: Employment & Recruitment Agencies)
Unemployed? Retrenched? Information on Assedic and ANPE, the French national organisations dealing with issues relating to unempolyment benefits and job seekers.

· Unemployment Benefits in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information for a worker in Switzerland who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go and how to register for unemployment benefits.

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Cars, Bikes & Driving

· Car Insurance & Accidents in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident on French roads: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document - the constat amiable d'accident given to you by your insurer, after a car crash.

· Car Insurance & Accidents in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on vehicle and driver insurance available in Geneva (Third Party, Passenger Insurance, Comprehensive Insurance), what to do when you have a road traffic accident and how to make an accident report for your insurer after a car crash.

· Cars & Driving Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Getting around the Geneva region on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum.

· Cars for Sale / Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums.

· Driving in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving in France: licences, speeding, driving and alcohol.

· Driving in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
An overview of the rules of the road, road tax, parking, speed limits, parking, breakdowns and emergencies and other aspects important to a driver in Switzerland.

· Driving in the Alps: Ice & Snow (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Some handy tips on safety when heading to the Alpine hills in winter, with useful information and links to essential weather and snow report websites.

· Foreign Driving Licences in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on how to exchange your foreign driver's licence for a French licence. Information applies to European Union citizens (UK, EU etc) as well as people with American, Australian, Canadian or South African driving licences.

· Foreign Driving Licences in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on when and how to exchange your foreign driver's licence for a Swiss licence if you are resident in the French-speaking cantons, Geneva or Vaud.

· Glossary of Car Mechanical & Breakdown Terms (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Comprehensive list of French terms and phrases useful if the car has broken down, has a flat tyre or if the keys are locked inside. Also a list of mechanical terminology and car parts in English and French for dealing with auto repairs and mechanics.

· Green Card System (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad.

· Motorsport news (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Registering a Foreign Vehicle in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to France. Where to get the certificate of conformity (proof of homologation), where to take the vehicle (the DRIRE) and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto French plates.

· Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to Switzerland.

· Road Tax, Traffic Offences & Fines in Geneva (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on the taxes due by a car owner in Switzerland, the tax breaks offered for "clean cars", the drink driving (DUI) laws and where to pay traffic fines in Geneva and the cantons of Vaud, Neuchatel and Jura.

· Understanding French Road Signs in Geneva, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
What does that word mean? Where must I turn? A handy jargon guide to some of the terminology you will see in French on road signs in Geneva and across the border into France.

· Vehicle Roadworthiness in France (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
All vehicles must undergo regular inspection - controle technique - by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT test) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where to go and what to do to get a car tested.

· Vehicle Roadworthiness in Geneva, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
All vehicles must undergo regular inspection by the test centres of the cantonal Road Traffic Office. This inspection (like the MOT) is to ensure a car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where to go and what to do to get a car tested.

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Community Life: Geneva

· Citizen Guides: US, UK, Australia & Canada in Switzerland & France (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
Consular offices provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.

· Daylight Savings Time (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
The clocks change twice a year. Find out when, and how Geneva's time relates to the rest of the world.

· Family & Kids Forum (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Geneva)
The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in and around Geneva

· Gay & Lesbian in Geneva (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Geneva)
Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men and women in Geneva.

· Lost and Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile Phones in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in Geneva or anywhere else in Switzerland.

· Media Discussion (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
The place to talk about Geneva's media - in The AngloINFO forums.

· Support Groups: Alcoholics Anonymous, Drug, Cancer, HIV (The AngloFILE: Support Groups)
Support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Steps programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information.

· The AngloINFO Newsroom (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
The latest European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news.

· Voting in Geneva (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Geneva)
Information on who may vote in regional, cantonal elections and referendums in Switzerland and how to register as a voter and where and when to make your cross.

· Voting in the Australian Federal Elections (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Geneva)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election.

· Voting in the UK General Elections (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Geneva)
Everything the expatriate British citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here.

· Voting in the US Presidential Elections (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Geneva)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Primary, run-off, special elections and general elections in the United States of America

· Weather in Geneva (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
The current local weather conditions, extended local forecasts, and additional weather information for Geneva and the region.

· What's On - Across Geneva (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Geneva)
The region's most comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the Geneva region, with events, music, sport and more…

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Computers & Technology

· AngloFILE Category A-Z (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
All the AngloFILE's categories listed in alphabetical order.

· AngloINFO Discussion Forums (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The place for you to exchange views, share useful information or just to let off steam! AngloINFO's discussion forums have it all...

· AngloINFO on the Road (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
You can take it with you, thanks to AngloINFO's range of mobile offerings - information at your fingertips for owners of PalmOS or Windows CE palmtops, and now: WAP cellphones!

· AngloINFO Postcards (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards of the Geneva region are ideal for all occasions - and you can send them to anyone with an e-mail address.

· AngloINFO Update (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
AngloINFO's weekly e-Mailed newsletter - sign up now!

· AngloINFO's Explorer Bar (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Internet Explorer users can have AngloINFO's most popular elements at their fingertips with this handy utility, that just plugs into the Web browser!

· Classified Advertisements (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options.

· INFOrmation Index (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The alphabetical list of AngloINFO's INFOrmation pages - the essential facts about life in and around Geneva.

· Linking to AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
How to get us on to your site - for free.

· Technology News (The AngloFILE: Computers & Technology)
The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Telephones & Internet in France (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
Useful information about landline telephone, cellular phone and Internet options for private, domestic or business use in France as provided by national telecommunications supplier, France Telecom.

· Telephones & Internet in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
Essential contact information for landline telephones, mobile cellular phones and Internet connections for private, domestic or business use in Switzerland, as provided by national telecommunications supplier, Swisscom.

· The AngloFILE (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout the region. Browse through the various Categories and Sub-Categories until you find what you want, or try out the powerful search facility.

· The Pocket AngloFILE (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
You can carry a compact version of the AngloFILE with you wherever you go! The Pocket AngloFILE works with palmtop and handheld computers running PalmOS or Windows CE.

· What's New on AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
What's new on AngloINFO - where we list the recent additions to the site.

· WiFi Hotspots Switzerland & France (The AngloFILE: Computers & Technology)
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in Geneva, Lausanne, elsewhere in Switzerland or across the Swiss border into France, or even throughout the world.

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Education & Training

· Education & Schooling in France (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
The basics of the education system in France for children in the school system in Ain or Haute-Savoie. Information includes all the stages from creche (maternelle) to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling.

· Education & Schooling in Geneva, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
Comprehensive information on the Swiss school system and its regional operations. Information on the levels, the school year, catchment areas and getting your child admitted to school, pre-primary, primary, secondary and vocational education.

· School Holidays in Switzerland & France (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
The school calendar for Geneva, Vaud, Jura, Neuchatel and France: when schools close for vacations and the children are on holiday. The calendar includes the dates of summer holidays, half term, the spring break and the Christmas break.

· Special Needs Education in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
Information on the provision of schooling for physically and mentally disabled children with details on the various cantonal organisations that provide teaching for those with autism, ADD and other disorders.

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Entertainment & Arts

· AngloINFO BookShop (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Carefully selected titles for the Geneva reader, with access to all of Amazon.co.uk's stock and its secure ordering system.

· English Language Media (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Geneva, the cantons of Vaud, Jura or Neuchatel or across the border in France

· English-Language Cinema (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Full listings of what's on at the movies today, and in the near future. The cinema programmes from Geneva to Lausanne and Neuchatel as well as the French cinemas across the border in Ain and Haute-Savoie.

· Entertainment News (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO.

· Festivals in Geneva, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The region of Geneva plays host to numerous festivals throughout the year, with a range of events: Historical commemorations, music festivals, sailing regattas and more. Find out here about the principle events on the annual calendar.

· Literature (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The top titles set in and around Geneva, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online!

· Television & Radio in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the radio and TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in Switzerland or across the border in France.

· Visiting Museums and Monuments in Geneva (The AngloFILE: Museums & Monuments)
Art, archeology, history, sports and architecture... Find out how to make the most of the museums in Geneva and the rest of Switzerland using various discount passes and packages.

· What's On: Art (The AngloFILE: Galleries, Art Exhibitions & Sales)
Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in and around Geneva, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Classical Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Live Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming classical music events in and around Geneva, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Jazz (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Live Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming Jazz events in and around Geneva, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Rock & Pop (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Live Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming rock and pop music events in and around Geneva, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: World Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Live Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming world music events in and around Geneva, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

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Family Life & Living in Geneva

· Administration Offices: Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
Contact information for the national, cantonal and magisterial offices of Geneva, Jura, Neuchatel and Vaud. Also for French Prefectures of Ain and Haute-Savoie. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more.

· Bringing up Toddlers in Geneva (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
Information on the facilities that exist for parents of infants and toddlers living in Geneva: day care, creche, play groups and toddler education and entertainment and more.

· Death & Dying in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Jura or Neuchatel. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Switzerland.

· Essential Animal Information for Pets in France (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Information on the rules that apply to dog owners in France, the dangers to animals, which breeds of dog are considered dangerous, what to do if a pet is lost or found and contact information on the various animal organisation.

· Essential Animal Information for Pets in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Information on the rules that apply to dog owners in Switzerland, the dangers to animals, what to do if a pet is lost or found and contact information on the various animal refuges and SPAs in Geneva, Vaud, Neuchatel and Jura.

· EU Factsheets: France Life (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in France: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, French social security and more.

· EU Factsheets: Living in France (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in France. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Ain or the Haute-Savoie.

· EU Factsheets: Living in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in Switzerland. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Geneva, Vaud or Neuchatel.

· EU Factsheets: Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Switzerland: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, Swiss social security and more.

· Getting Married in France (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
The French marriage process can seem complicated and confusing to foreigners. Here, we explain all you need to know about having your wedding in France.

· Getting Married in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
Information on the Swiss marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Switzerland. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.

· Living with Teenagers in Geneva, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.

· Moving with Pets & Animals to France (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Information on pet travel and relocating with your cat or dog to France from another European country, the UK or further afield.

· Moving with Pets & Animals to Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Information on taking your pet dogs or cats to Switzerland, with details on the vaccinations and documents required by the Swiss Veterinary Officers at the borders or airport.

· Pets & Animals Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Discuss animals - whether wild or domestic - with fellow users of AngloINFO's lively discussion forums.

· Registered Partnerships & Same-Sex Marriage in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
Information on the cantons that allow for legally registered same-sex partnerships, the Federal law to legalise same-sex "marriage" throughout Switzerland and the documents needed to go about registering for PaCS.

· Registered Partnerships (Pacte Civil de Solidarite) in France (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living in Geneva)
Information on the alternative to marriage in France, PACS, a civil union which gives pacser couples many of the same legal rights of a traditionally married couple. It is also recognsied for same-sex couples as a form of gay marriage.

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Financial & Legal

· Exchange Rates (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO.

· Financial & Legal Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
This is the place to ask questions and share information on banking, tax, mortgages, insurance and other matters relating to law and money.

· Foreign Exchange & Property Purchase (The AngloFILE: Foreign Exchange & Currency Transfers)
Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer.

· Foreign Exchange Options (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency for Swiss Francs - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis.

· Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here.

· Inheritance Law in France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on the system of heirship for residents and those with fixed assets in France. The rules of reserved and unreserved allocations and how to make it work for you. Information includes details on legal changes introduced January 2007.

· Residency Permit (Titre de Sejour) in France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
If you stay in France for over three months and you are not an EU citizen - if you are American, Canadian, Australian, South African or from elsewhere outside the EU - you will you need a titre de sejour residency permit. Here's how.

· Residency Permit in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on applying for residency and a permit to work in Switzerland, for both EU and non-EU citizens. Where and how to make the application and the documentation required.

· Retail Banking: France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on opening a French bank account (what documents to provide), the debit card and setting up debit orders. Information includes a sample of how to write a French check and an explanation of the RIB and TIP. Also: banking jargon guide.

· Retail Banking: Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on opening a Swiss bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods cheques and more.

· Taxes & Taxation: France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on general taxation in France: Capital Gains, Wealth and Gift and Inheritance taxes.

· Taxes & Taxation: Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on general taxation in Switzerland: Capital Gains, Wealth and Gift and Inheritance taxes.

· Wills & Inheritance Law in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
The key information you need regarding inheritance law and will-making in Geneva, Switzerland.

· Wills in France (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
The key information you need regarding inheritance law and will-making in France.

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Food & Drink

· Foods of Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Cheese fondue, chocolate - certain foods spring to mind at the thought of Switzerland; but that's not all that is on offer. Find out about other local specialities.

· Markets in Geneva, Vaud, Ain & Haute-Savoie (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
When the countryside comes to you. Find out when and where you can enjoy the pleasures of browsing through an outdoor market in Geneva, Vaud, Ain or the Haute-Savoie for local produce, flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables and organic foods.

· Wines of Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Switzerland produces some of the world's finest wine, with little of it being exported. Living in the Geneva region makes for an excellent opportunity to sample the local varieties: Chasselas from Neuchatel and Geneva, Chablais from Montreaux and more.

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Health, Beauty & Fitness

· Alcoholics Anonymous (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
AA meetings for the twelve-steps - in French or English - in Geneva city, Vaud, Valais and across the French border in Ferney-Voltaire - for those needing help to overcome a drinking problem.

· Avian Influenza (the H5N1 bird flu virus) France 2006 (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
Information on the health and risk situation in France with links to government sources of information (in French), the Grippe Avaire hotline and further English-language links.

· E112 Form: Obtaining Medical Treatment in Other EU Countries (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered.

· Emergency Telephone Numbers - Geneva, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police, Ambulance in Geneva and Vaud. Also drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals.

· English-Speaking Doctors in France (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
Where or how to find a physician: general practitioner, paediatrician, gynaecologist, dentist or orthodontist in the border zones of Geneva.

· EU Factsheets: Social Security in France (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the French employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits.

· EU Factsheets: Social Security in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the Swiss employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits.

· Having a Baby in France (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in France. Who to contact and what to expect from the French system throughout the pregnancy and the post-natal period.

· Having a Baby in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Geneva. Who to contact and what to expect from the Swiss system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.

· Medical Terminology Glossary (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
Needing a doctor or dentist? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the French translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem.

· Notes for the Disabled (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
Overview of where to go and what to do if you are mobility, sight or hearing impaired - a wheelchair or cane user - and living in the Swiss cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Neuchatel or over in France. Information on the organisations in Switzerland.

· Smoking in Geneva (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
Information on the 2008 ban on smoking in public places, including schools, bars and restaurants in the canton of Geneva.

· Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in France (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy in France.

· Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Health, Beauty & Fitness)
Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy in Switzerland.

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House & Home Improvements

· Electricity & Home Appliances (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on the domestic power available, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances in Switzerland.

· Emergency Numbers: Utilities in Geneva (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Problems with your telephone (Swisscom or France Telecom), water or electricity or gas? See this page of contact numbers for fault reporting and customer service in the cantons of Geneva, Vaud and Neuchatel, and in the cross border French regions Ain and

· Home & Garden Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
This is the place to ask questions and share information on anything to do with your house, renovations, building projects, swimming pools, furniture and interior design ideas.

· Leaving Switzerland & Moving On (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on what to do when moving from Switzerland; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.

· Moving House in France (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying EDF, GDF, the water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your French move as much as possible.

· Moving House in Geneva, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
A reminder of the organisations, utility and service providers and other companies you may need to contact if you are moving house in Switzerland - whether moving to another canton, or just around the corner.

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Property & Real Estate

· Buying a House or Property in France (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
If you are looking to buy property on the French Alps or the regions of Ain and Haute-Savoie - whether as your main residence, a second home or as an investment property, AngloINFO has a great deal of information available to help you.

· Buying a House or Property in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
If you are looking to buy property in the cantons of Geneva or Vaud - whether as your main residence, a second home or as an investment property, AngloINFO has a great deal of information available to help you.

· Property Jargon (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key French real estate words and phrases.

· Renting a House or Apartment in France (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in France: finding accommodation, the contract, the deposit, the lease and the obligations of the landlord and tenant. Also how to the services you need: water, electricity and telephone.

· Renting a House or Apartment in Geneva, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Geneva: finding accommodation, the contract, the deposit, the lease and the obligations of the landlord and tenant. Also how to connect to the services: water, electricity and telephone.

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Shopping & Style

· Bring & Buy (Or Sell...) (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
FREE classified ads for Geneva - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Conversion Tables (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables.

· Furniture, Hardware & Appliance Shops in France (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
French chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) and DIY for your home

· Furniture, Hardware & Appliance Shops in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
Swiss chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) and DIY for your home

· Imports into Switzerland & Imports into France (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
Information on the limits and allowances of goods (food, wine, spirits, tobacco, perfumes and meat products) when crossing the border at between Switzerland and France.

· Public Holidays in Switzerland & France (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks holiday and people get the day off in Geneva and across the border into France. With links to holidays in the UK and US.

· Telephone Directories: Switzerland & France (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
The Swiss and French Yellow Pages business directories and White Pages telephone books: find addresses and numbers in the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Neuchatel and Jura, and in Ain and Haute-Savoie. Also links to online phone books for the UK, US, Canada.

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Sport & Leisure

· Fishing in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on fishing in the fresh water rivers of the rivers and lakes of Switzerland, with information on permits, the environment and contact information for fishing organisations and authorities.

· Golf in France (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information for the golfer on golfing in France: the clubs, facilities and golf organisations. With information on the French licence, transferring a handicap and the Carte Verte.

· Golf in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information for the golfer on golfing in Switzerland: the clubs, facilities and golf organisations. With information on calculating a handicap for a Swiss course and some information on clubs in the Zurich and Geneva areas.

· Hunting in Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on hunting in Switzerland: it is regulated on a cantonal basis; permits are issued to authorised people only, allowing them to hunt during the season in restricted areas. Hunting is prohibited in the Geneva canton.

· Safety in the Snow (The AngloFILE: Winter Sports: Skiing & Snowboarding)
Information and practical tips on safety and regulations that apply to skiing, snowboarding or participating in any other winter sports: the 10 FIS Rules for Conduct, the meaning of avalanche flag warnings and more.

· Sailing and Boating in Geneva (The AngloFILE: Sailing & Boats)
Information on the rules on boat licences and sailing permits, the weather and more, with details of the ports around Lake Geneva and links to local sailing associations.

· Skiing & Winter Sports in Geneva (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
An overview of the skiing region, the rules of the slopes, the meaning of the slope grades and details on the facilities for Alpine skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers and other snow sport enthusiasts in the Vaud, Jura or Geneva area.

· Sports News (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics.

· The Great Outdoors (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Introductory information and contact details for anyone interested in skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountaineering, cycling and other outdoor activities in Geneva and Switzerland. Who to call, where to go and how to get there.

· UEFA European Football Championship, Euro 2008 (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on the Euro 2008 competition that will take place in Austria and Switzerland, including details of the events and matches that will be taking place in Geneva.

· Yachting News (The AngloFILE: Sailing & Boats)
The latest happenings in the world of yachting, from AngloINFO's Newsroom.

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Travel & Tourism

· Airport Hand Baggage Security Rules (The AngloFILE: Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter)
Since 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more.

· Chartering an Aircraft (The AngloFILE: Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter)
Information on the process - and benefits - of private aircraft charter for business or family travel, with details on passports and visas, baggage limitations, itineraries and the choice of destinations and how to book a charter for an emergency flight.

· CIA Facts & Figures: France (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about France, supplied by the CIA.

· CIA Facts & Figures: Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Switzerland, supplied by the CIA.

· Commuting between France and Geneva (The AngloFILE: Public Transport: Buses, Trams & Trains)
Information on commuting to Geneva from France, by boat, train or bus. Here you will find contact information and details of the different public transport companies that travel to Geneva from cross-border France.

· Geneva Airport Contacts (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Information and contact details for Geneva International Airport, as well as Annecy Haute-Savoie, Lyon Saint Exupéry and Chambéry Savoie airports in France. Up-to-the minute flight information links to taxis, hire cars and airport information.

· Holiday Accommodation Options (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Taking a holiday in Geneva? Lausanne? Going on vacation across the border in France? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, Swiss chalet, budget hotel or backpacker accommodation, find out more.

· Local Tourism Notes for Geneva (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Information on touring locally, flights to the region, places to stay, places to go and a selection of "must see" sights, with links to useful tourist websites.

· Public Transport in Geneva (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Geneva is well catered to with buses, trams and ferries. Here you will find contact information and details on the TPG public transport service to help you find your way around the Geneva area of Switzerland.

· Railways & Train Travel in Geneva, Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Information on the national Swiss rail system: times, routes, ticket booking. Also information on the railways of France for train travel across the border from Geneva.

· Travel Guides - Geneva (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Printed guides to the area in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!

· Travel Guides - Switzerland (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!