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Addax Petroleum to close operations in Geneva

This content was published on Aug 7, 2017 Chinese-owned oil and gas extractor firm Addax Petroleum is shutting its offices in the Swiss city of Geneva as well as in Scotland and in the US.

Increased demand from Asia helps fill Swiss hotel rooms

This content was published on Aug 7, 2017 According to figures released by Federal Statistical Office on Monday, tourists – both domestic and international – spent a total of 17.6 million nights in Swiss hotels during the first semester. While Swiss travellers accounted for 8.1 million nights (a 4% increase), the bulk of the stays were from visitors abroad (4.7% increase). Asian tourists…

India’s domestic hair demand could cut short Hollywood ‘big wigs’

This content was published on Aug 7, 2017 The locks of Indian women are prized worldwide for high-end wigs but growing domestic demand could mean shortages for Hollywood and Broadway.

Fast food (and drink) Geneva-style

This content was published on Aug 7, 2017 Waiters sprint with their trays during the 21st Waiters Race at the Fêtes de Genève on Sunday.

Number of ‘near miss’ plane incidents double

This content was published on Aug 6, 2017 According the 2016 annual report of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board released end of July, the number of aviation incidents are on the decrease (1,219 in 2016 vs 1,260 in 2015). However, a closer look at the nature of such violations of best flying practices reveals a more startling picture. A total of 13…

Turning Switzerland’s tiniest municipality into a hotel

This content was published on Aug 5, 2017 The picturesque village of Corippo in Ticino’s Verzasca Valley is transforming itself into a hotel.

The traditional fireworks, during the Swiss National Day, in Montreux, Switzerland, Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Trickle from Swissie glacier is turning into a torrent

This content was published on Aug 4, 2017 The euro crisis is over and all is well in the world. Just ask Thomas Jordan, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) chief.

The business of secrecy has become even more lucrative, says whistleblower

This content was published on Aug 4, 2017 Swiss whistleblower Rudolf Elmer tells Indian publication The Wire that tax evasion is still common despite international pressure to end it.

Dying men generate higher health costs

This content was published on Aug 3, 2017 Both gender and location influence the cost of end-of-life healthcare in Switzerland, finds a national study.

Popularity of diesel becoming exhausted

This content was published on Aug 3, 2017 After decades of growth, the popularity of diesel vehicles in Switzerland is on the wane following scandals and concerns about environmental impact.

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