Despite the country often securing top spots on the list of wealthiest nations, Switzerland is not immune to the problem of homelessness. A 2019 study revealed that in.
City Offers Homeless One-Way Travel Ticket to Europe if They Sign Contract to Never Return
On 5/1/21 at 4:40 PM EDT
Toprak Yergu, a Basel Department of Justice spokesperson, told local newspaper
20 Minutes that homeless individuals in the city can request a travel voucher and 20 Swiss francs (USD$21.90). In return, the individuals must sign a contract vowing not to return to the country for a specified period of time.
The official told the outlet any individuals caught violating the contract could face deportation. Beneficiaries must undertake in writing not to return to Switzerland at least for a certain period of time. If they are checked again, they risk expulsion from our country, Yergu said.
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Swiss City Offers Homeless People One Way Ticket To Anywhere Else In Europe To Clean Up Town
by : Emily Brown on : 01 May 2021 13:09
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The city of Basel in Switzerland is reportedly attempting to lower the population of those experiencing homelessness by offering one-way tickets to anywhere else in Europe.
Located in north-western Switzerland, on the river Rhine, Basel is the country’s third-largest town and has a population of just over 170,000.
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It is praised for its art scene, food markets and historic architecture, but the city’s immigration service appears to be unimpressed with those residing in the city without a permanent home, so is offering the one-way train tickets in an attempt to usher them out.
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