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Drug dilemma What’s behind Switzerland’s vaccine shortage?

Celia Luterbacher

Switzerland is struggling to maintain stocks of 16 key vaccines, forcing doctors to adapt their practices.

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Restrictions lifted All Swiss hepatitis C sufferers can access costly drugs like Harvoni

All patients suffering from hepatitis C can be treated with the drugs Harvoni and Epclusa from next month.

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FINMA warning Scam cryptocurrency shut down by Swiss regulator

Matthew Allen

The Swiss financial regulator has closed down three companies linked to a fake cryptocurrency E-Coin amid fears that investors may have been ...

Personal finance Senate pushes for bank accounts for Swiss expats

Big Swiss banks should make it easier for Swiss people living abroad to maintain a bank account, finds the Senate.

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Swiss Pioneers The king of chocolate in Mexico

A Swiss man emigrates to Mexico, sets up a company, and makes a fortune making something the Mexicans have never tasted before: white chocolate.

Development Impact Bond Are India's daughters a good return on investment?

Anand Chandrasekhar in Bhilwara, Rajasthan

The world’s first performance-based investment scheme aims to keep rural India girls in school. But can private sector efficiency change destiny?

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Occupied territories Swiss review product labels from Israeli settlements

The government rejects proposed import ban on products from Israeli settlements in occupied territories, but agrees to review rules on product labels.

Booking.com & Co Swiss tourist industry wins support from parliament

Parliament wants to restrict online reservation platforms in a bid to protect the Swiss hotel industry.

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The week ahead A new cabinet minister, vaccine shortages and Swiss banks in Indian schools

These are the stories on our agenda for the week beginning September 18, 2017.

Press review Stories making the Swiss Sunday papers

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The loss of banking secrecy, Neo-Nazis and jihadists in the Swiss army and the role of language and gender in cabinet elections.

US-Swiss double taxation ‘I prefer to fight to change the system’

Jeannie Wurz

The fifth in our series on US expats in Switzerland features cross-border financial planner and residency-based taxation advocate Jonathan Lachowitz.

Cheers to that UNESCO status boosts wine trade in Lavaux

Wine producers in the spectacular wine-growing region on Lake Geneva have enjoyed success since getting UNESCO World Heritage status a decade ago.

Belair’s future Possible buyer for Air Berlin Swiss subsidiary

A potential buyer has been found for Belair, the Swiss subsidiary of insolvent airline Air Berlin, according to Swiss media reports.

Second pillar of the community Occupational pensions, a hidden Swiss treasure

Armando Mombelli

Swiss pension savings far exceed gross domestic product (GDP) and the reserves of the Swiss National Bank (SNB).

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Broadband density Switzerland leads the way in internet connection

Despite advances in technology, more than half the world’s people still have no access to the internet.

Insurance wrappers Swiss Life under scrutiny of US authorities for tax evasion

Insurance firm Swiss Life has announced that it has been approached by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding its cross-border business with ...

Zermatt plague Marmots invade Matterhorn area

swissinfo.ch and Radio SRF

“So sweet!”, coo the tourists. “Shoot them,” say the authorities in Zermatt, where marmots have become a plague.

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Banking lobby demands Swiss should ‘suspend’ tax data transfer to abusive countries

Matthew Allen

Switzerland should not automatically transmit tax data to countries that abuse new treaties in order to coerce their citizens, the Swiss banking ...

On track? Trains are taking the strain, even in Switzerland

Julia Crawford

Like in other parts of the world, Swiss trains are also struggling to cope with increased demand.

Early picking Valais set for smaller harvest but good vintage

The grape harvest has already begun in many French-speaking wine regions in Switzerland – three weeks earlier than normal.

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Road age Five extra years for Swiss drivers before first medical

swissinfo.ch and agencies

Older drivers in Switzerland will enjoy five more years on the road before facing obligatory medical tests, parliament voted on Wednesday.

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Booking.com & Co Swiss tourist industry wins support from parliament

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Press review Stories making the Swiss Sunday papers

US-Swiss double taxation ‘I prefer to fight to change the system’

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Belair’s future Possible buyer for Air Berlin Swiss subsidiary

Second pillar of the community Occupational pensions, a hidden Swiss treasure

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Insurance wrappers Swiss Life under scrutiny of US authorities for tax evasion

Zermatt plague Marmots invade Matterhorn area

Banking lobby demands Swiss should ‘suspend’ tax data transfer to abusive countries

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FINMA warning Scam cryptocurrency shut down by Swiss regulator

Personal finance Senate pushes for bank accounts for Swiss expats

Swiss Pioneers The king of chocolate in Mexico

Development Impact Bond Are India's daughters a good return on investment?

Occupied territories Swiss review product labels from Israeli settlements

Booking.com & Co Swiss tourist industry wins support from parliament

The week ahead A new cabinet minister, vaccine shortages and Swiss banks in Indian schools

Press review Stories making the Swiss Sunday papers

US-Swiss double taxation ‘I prefer to fight to change the system’

Cheers to that UNESCO status boosts wine trade in Lavaux

Belair’s future Possible buyer for Air Berlin Swiss subsidiary

Second pillar of the community Occupational pensions, a hidden Swiss treasure

Broadband density Switzerland leads the way in internet connection

Insurance wrappers Swiss Life under scrutiny of US authorities for tax evasion

Zermatt plague Marmots invade Matterhorn area

Banking lobby demands Swiss should ‘suspend’ tax data transfer to abusive countries

On track? Trains are taking the strain, even in Switzerland

Early picking Valais set for smaller harvest but good vintage

Road age Five extra years for Swiss drivers before first medical

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