http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index.html en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:54:29 GMT Copyright2013, swissinfo. 60 http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/Swiss_parliament_kills_divisive_US_tax_bill.html?rss=true&cid=36198434 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:42:00 GMT Parliament has thrown out a draft law enabling Swiss banks to hand over confidential data to the United States for cracking down on suspected tax cheats. However, it called on the cabinet to find legal means to resolve the standoff. (Photo: Keystone) http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/Swiss_parliament_kills_divisive_US_tax_bill.html?cid=36198434&rss=true http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Parliament_re-instates_medical_practice_limits.html?rss=true&cid=36201624 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:18:12 GMT Parliament has green-lighted renewed limits on the number of healthcare specialists who may operate in the country. For three years starting July 1 new medical practice licenses will be restricted in some regions and costs reigned in. (Photo: Keystone) http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Parliament_re-instates_medical_practice_limits.html?cid=36201624&rss=true http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/Parliament_vote_stalls_US_tax_settlement.html?rss=true&cid=36187016 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:19:00 GMT The House of Representatives has clearly rejected a planned law allowing Swiss banks to hand over data of suspected tax dodgers to the United States. Discussions in parliament are continuing on Wednesday. (Photo: Keystone) http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/Parliament_vote_stalls_US_tax_settlement.html?cid=36187016&rss=true http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science_technology/Expanding_Switzerland_s_Health_Valley_.html?rss=true&cid=36154100 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:30 GMT Backed by billionaires, a major new biotech research initiative in Geneva dubbed ‘Campus Biotech’ looks set to shift Switzerland’s ‘Health Valley’ up a gear. Coming after major job losses in the region, it is receiving a cautious welcome. (Photo: Keystone) http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science_technology/Expanding_Switzerland_s_Health_Valley_.html?cid=36154100&rss=true http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Meteorite_raises_anti-littering_awareness.html?rss=true&cid=36186792 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:24:34 GMT A six-metre-high, 35-tonne ball of rubbish has landed in the Plaine de Plainpalais in central Geneva, where it will remain until the end of the month. The city authorities want to draw attention to the problem of littering. (Photo: Keystone) http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Meteorite_raises_anti-littering_awareness.html?cid=36186792&rss=true http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Even_minor_depression_affects_everyday_life.html?rss=true&cid=36178448 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:16:01 GMT Minor depression, which is widespread in Switzerland, should not be underestimated: those affected are often unfit for work, less productive and suffer from physical complaints, which affect their everyday lives says a report issued on Monday. (Photo: Keystone) http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Even_minor_depression_affects_everyday_life.html?cid=36178448&rss=true