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Traffic noise increases risks of heart illnesses and diabetes

Cars on the motorway near Morges in western Switzerland.

This content was published on Jun 20, 2017 Traffic noise can have negative health consequences, such as increased risk of heart-related illnesses and diabetes, a study has found.

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Swiss rail experiments with first-class upgrades

This content was published on Jun 19, 2017 A trial project on Swiss trains has allowed passengers to enjoy cheap upgrades while relieving congestion in crowded carriages.

Novartis chief cools on US after visa crackdown

This content was published on Jun 19, 2017 Novartis has rejected overtures from United States President Donald Trump to increase jobs in the US, citing work visa restrictions as a reason. In a newspaper interview, chief executive Joe Jimenez said Switzerland and Europe were more attractive for the pharmaceutical firm.

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Swiss must raise human rights issues in Astana

This content was published on Jun 19, 2017 Human rights activists are concerned about the mixed messages that may come when Swiss political leaders appear at the Expo 2017 in Kazakhstan.

Switzerland’s last artisanal glassworks

This content was published on Jun 19, 2017 The “Glasi” in Hergiswil is 200 years old and is the only glassworks in Switzerland where the glass is manually shaped and blown. Around twenty master glassmakers produce around one-and-a-half tonnes of material each day. (RTS/swissinfo.ch)

Why Swiss watch repairs are becoming a pain

This content was published on Jun 19, 2017 Even a Swiss-brand watch will not run forever. Nowadays, a minor repair can be very expensive or take months.

New Actelion CEO feels adrenaline rush

This content was published on Jun 18, 2017 The newly appointed CEO of Swiss biotech Actelion says there are no plans to let go of any employees or to downsize.

Modest director of luxury brand Rolex dies

This content was published on Jun 16, 2017 Borer’s death at the beginning of the week was announced by his family on Thursday. He was at the helm of Rolex from 1967 to 2001, during which time the company grew from 150 employees to 2,500. “I’ve simply done my job. Work is our family tradition,” said Borer in 2012 when he was awarded Honorary…

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UberPop drivers in Zurich operating outside the law

This content was published on Jun 15, 2017 UberPop drivers who do not hold an official professional taxi license are operating illegally, according to the government in Zurich.

Out of Geneva: the gif marks a milestone

This content was published on Jun 15, 2017 Happy birthday to the gif – animated images that made their first entrance onto our screens via the world’s largest atom smasher in Geneva.

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