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A Dutch woman who had resided in Switzerland for 39 years was denied Swiss naturalization due to her neighbours claiming she was too irritating and had not assimilated into Swiss culture as she often criticized the Swiss custom of attaching large bells to cows necks.

Jan 12, 2023•1 min read

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A Dutch woman who had resided in Switzerland for 39 years was denied Swiss naturalization due to her ‘neighbours’ claiming she was too irritating and had not assimilated into Swiss culture as she often criticized the Swiss custom of attaching large bells to cows’ necks.

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