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Since the 4. December 2021 stricter entry regulations apply in Switzerland. The quarantine list has been dropped, but a negative PCR test, which must not be older than 72h, must be presented on return from all countries. Between the 4. and 7. Day must be made in addition another PCR or antigen test and transmitted to the cantonal authority. Elaborate, costly, and depending on the trip, disproportionate. But how do the shipping companies react to the new testing regime of Switzerland? We have asked.

Costa and TUI Cruises help guests get a PCR test for the return trip.

At Costa Cruises we received the following response to our inquiry: "Yes, on board of Costa ships guests can book a coronatest with a nasopharyngeal swab (antigen rapid test or molecular PCR test). The tests are subject to a fee (PCR test: 40 € per passenger) and are carried out before disembarking on board so that the test result is available in time. So Costa makes it easier for guests who need a negative test result to return home.

Small businesses and low-income earners in particular are set to benefit: The craftsmen’s association welcomes the new company pension scheme.

Politicians have been wrestling with the bill for a long time, but now the coalition has agreed on a compromise. The planned Company Pension Strengthening Act is intended to make company pension plans more attractive, especially in small companies and for low-wage earners. It happened on 1. June passed by the Bundestag.

For many drivers, the premium calculation of the insurer is a book with seven seals. In fact, several criteria play a role. Basically, every car model in Germany is assigned to a type class. The allocation is done by the insurers and takes into account certain experience values. Which car model, for example, is stolen particularly often? Are there vehicles that are involved in accidents more often than others.

The annual loss statistics are used to determine the values. The classification in liability insurance is in type classes ten to 25, while partial coverage has classes ten to 33 and comprehensive insurance is rated in type classes from ten to 34. For the insured, the higher the type class for their motor vehicle, the higher the premium they have to pay.

Belgium: The political center of the European Union

Belgian chocolate is an export hit of Germany's western neighbor, with many travelers taking the opportunity to sample the sweet treat on the spot. But not only the fine chocolate is a reason to visit Belgium.

With its capital Brussels, Belgium is the political center of the European Union, and with the seaport of Antwerp, the second largest port in Europe, it is a very important economic hub. Belgium is located in the direct vicinity of the most populous countries in the EU. To the east to Germany, to the south to France and to the north to the Netherlands. Until the departure of England from the EU, whose famous cliffs of Dover are only about 50 kilometers across the North Sea from the Belgian coast, the British Isles were also important recipients and senders of trade goods to and from Belgium.

Traveling by motorhome is quite the trend and the number of motorhomes has been steadily increasing in recent years. In Germany, there were around 332,160 registered mobile homes in 2011. By 2020, the number had increased to approximately 590,000. Traveling by motorhome has many advantages. For some beginners this kind of travel proves however as disadvantageous and the dream of the vacation on four wheels crumbles not rarely already during the first route.

Traveling with a motorhome – flexibility and other advantages

The biggest plus points of touring with a motorhome are: