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Exchange rates Swiss franc weakens to symbolic low

The Swiss franc has fallen to its lowest point since the January 2015 unpegging from the euro. It will be a big relief to exporters and tourists.

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Would you blow the whistle on corrupt or unethical practices if you knew you would receive a cash reward?

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Property explainer How long does it take to buy a Swiss home?

Simon Bradley

We look at the state of the Swiss housing market, and key questions about renting and purchasing.

Paper thin market Strong franc forces Swiss paper mill to close

The closure of a paper factory in canton Bern will leave only one such plant supplying the newspaper and magazine industry in Switzerland from ...

Busy hub Zurich airport reports record passenger numbers

Switzerland’s main airport of Zurich is going from strength to strength, setting a new daily record.

Press review Stories making the Sunday papers

Employee work hours, more storm damage in Switzerland and electricity companies’ fears of cyber attacks are among the main headlines in the Sunday ...

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Swiss smokers Adult habits in line with global average

In Switzerland, 21% of the adult population on average are daily smokers, according to a report from the World Health Organisation.

Tuning in Most Swiss listen to radio every day

Nine-in-ten people living in Switzerland who are 15 years of age or older turn on a radio for at least 1.5 hours every day on average.

Tax evasion Italy demands data on billions in suspect Swiss accounts

Italian financial crime investigators have asked the Swiss authorities for help in tracking down the beneficial owners of €6.7 billion (CHF7.4 ...

Record sales abroad Pharma remains king of Swiss exports

Pharmaceutical and chemical goods pushed Swiss exports to record highs in the first half of this year. The value of goods sold abroad peaked at ...

tax dodging Swiss banker admits to helping Americans cheat taxes

A former Credit Suisse banker pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of aiding Americans in hiding millions of dollars from US tax authorities.

questionable weapons deal Official: Internal review clears Swiss arms shipments

The head of a Swiss federal office says its handling of export permits for arms manufacturers is improving after a criminal probe into past shipments.

End in sight? Geoblocking restricts online shoppers in Switzerland

Simon Bradley

Swiss consumers face a major obstacle in the form of geoblocking, often leading to limited choice and higher prices than if they lived elsewhere.

opinion Swiss fountains: bubbling right under our noses

Steve Crump

After a decade living in Switzerland, Steve Crump has come to appreciate the quality and quantity of the country's historic water fountains.

Health policy Should anti-perspirants bear warning labels?

Celia Luterbacher

As the summer heats up, a Swiss bid to label or ban products with aluminium salts has again stirred up the debate over anti-perspirant safety.

trump administration Swiss-US meeting focuses on vocational education and jobs

Swiss Economic Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann expressed satisfaction with his two days of meetings with senior Trump administration officials.

Money laundering Court sentence in multimillion fraud scheme

A massive money laundering case unfolded on Tuesday in a Swiss cantonal court where an Englishman, his wife and a financial adviser were found guilty.

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Part two: US apprenticeships Guaranteeing quality job training in Switzerland and the US

Veronica DeVore

As US President Donald Trump’s administration talks with Swiss leaders about apprenticeships, a look at the different approaches to oversight.

Global Forum peer review Switzerland hosts meeting on tax transparency

An international meeting on transparency and exchange of tax data is underway in the Swiss city of Geneva. The five-day gathering of the Global ...

Food and beverage Chocolate supplier says ‘worst over’ for market

Ralph Atkins, Financial Times

Global chocolate sales are poised for a revival as industry innovation and tumbling cocoa bean prices spur growth.

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Swiss smokers Adult habits in line with global average

Tuning in Most Swiss listen to radio every day

Tax evasion Italy demands data on billions in suspect Swiss accounts

Record sales abroad Pharma remains king of Swiss exports

tax dodging Swiss banker admits to helping Americans cheat taxes

questionable weapons deal Official: Internal review clears Swiss arms shipments

End in sight? Geoblocking restricts online shoppers in Switzerland

opinion Swiss fountains: bubbling right under our noses

Health policy Should anti-perspirants bear warning labels?

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Property explainer How long does it take to buy a Swiss home?

Paper thin market Strong franc forces Swiss paper mill to close

Busy hub Zurich airport reports record passenger numbers

Press review Stories making the Sunday papers

The week ahead Asian education and flying high to harness the wind

Swiss smokers Adult habits in line with global average

Tuning in Most Swiss listen to radio every day

Tax evasion Italy demands data on billions in suspect Swiss accounts

Record sales abroad Pharma remains king of Swiss exports

tax dodging Swiss banker admits to helping Americans cheat taxes

questionable weapons deal Official: Internal review clears Swiss arms shipments

End in sight? Geoblocking restricts online shoppers in Switzerland

opinion Swiss fountains: bubbling right under our noses

Health policy Should anti-perspirants bear warning labels?

trump administration Swiss-US meeting focuses on vocational education and jobs

Money laundering Court sentence in multimillion fraud scheme

Part two: US apprenticeships Guaranteeing quality job training in Switzerland and the US

Global Forum peer review Switzerland hosts meeting on tax transparency

Food and beverage Chocolate supplier says ‘worst over’ for market

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This content was published on July 27, 2017 11:30 AMBrexit's Silver Lining for Poland Would Be Return of Its Workers

This content was published on July 27, 2017 10:57 AMSNB May Need New Rate Benchmark as Libor's End Date Is Set