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High road Highest bridge in Europe opens

June 22 marks the official opening of the Tamina Bridge, the highest in Europe, connecting the Swiss villages of Pfäfers and Valens.

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Landmark case Company director punished for insider trading

A former board member of several Swiss industrial firms has become the first person working for a company outside the scope of the financial ...

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Nouvo Switzerland: a country of millionaires?

Deganit Perez

Is everybody who lives in Switzerland wealthy?

Nouvo Vegetarian supermarkets

Deganit Perez

A supermarket without meat? Vegetarian shops are the latest trend in Switzerland.

Pricey Switzerland ‘I can’t afford to come back home for holidays’

Gaby Ochsenbein

Due to high prices and a strong franc, some Swiss abroad say they can no longer afford to come home to visit on holidays.

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Gender gap More work but no great reward for Swiss women

More Swiss women are entering the workplace than before, yet men still bring home twice as much income to the average household. Official ...

Swiss mobile charges Switzerland an island for roaming costs

John Heilprin

Travelling Europeans planning to use their mobile phones in Switzerland might want to reconsider starting on Thursday.

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Corporate responsibility Companies ‘making progress’ on ethical standards

Plans to make companies in Switzerland bear greater responsibility for the effects of their business activities on society and the environment are ...

Faraway galaxies Swiss play key role in new exoplanet mission

Scientists from the universities of Geneva and Bern are heavily involved in the largest European exoplanet research mission.

30th National Yodelling Festival Making money from yodelling

While some people find yodelling a cacophony of clichés and others a living art form, it is a welcome business opportunity for canton Valais.

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Driving safer Swiss win top European road safety award

Switzerland’s long-term efforts to improve road safety have been acknowledged by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC).

Red lights Traffic noise increases risks of heart illnesses and diabetes

Traffic noise can have negative health consequences, such as increased risk of heart-related illnesses and diabetes, a study has found.

Mountain residence For sale: a decommissioned military nuclear bunker

Judith Evans, Financial Times

For sale: desirable mid-20th century mountain residence, central Switzerland (underground). Sleeps 1,500.

class mobility Swiss rail experiments with first-class upgrades

A trial project on Swiss trains has allowed passengers to enjoy cheap upgrades while relieving congestion in crowded carriages.

European focus Novartis chief cools on US after visa crackdown

Novartis has rejected overtures from United States President Donald Trump to increase jobs in the US, citing work visa restrictions as a reason.

Opinion Swiss must raise human rights issues in Astana

Marius Fossum, Helsinki Committee

Human rights activists are concerned about the mixed messages that may come when Swiss political leaders appear at the Expo 2017 in Kazakhstan.

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Peace and security Swiss promote water co-operation in central Asia

swissinfo.ch and agencies

Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter has opened the “Blue Peace Central Asia” conference in the Kazakhstan capital, Astana. With this initiative, ...

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Costly fix Why Swiss watch repairs are becoming a pain

Peter Siegenthaler

Even a Swiss-brand watch will not run forever. Nowadays, a minor repair can be very expensive or take months.

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Swiss biotech New Actelion CEO feels adrenaline rush

The newly appointed CEO of Swiss biotech Actelion says there are no plans to let go of any employees or to downsize.

Clean water Concern over pesticides in drinking supplies

Higher-than-acceptable levels of pesticides have been found in 20% of the nation’s drinking water supplies from groundwater.

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The week ahead Healthcare costs, watch repairs and a new kind of peacebuilding

Here are some of the stories we will feature in the week beginning June 19.

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View from Switzerland
Britain is the ‘laughing stock of Europe’

30th National Yodelling Festival
Making money from yodelling

Historic day
Swiss town of Moutier votes to change cantons

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From refugee to lawyer

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Asylum in Switzerland - A safe haven

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