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Debate heats up over persistent winter smog

This content was published on Feb 4, 2006 Motorists appear to heed the lower speed limits introduced on Saturday in about half of the country’s 26 cantons. Twelve cantonal authorities along the motorways in northern and central Switzerland agreed to reduce permitted speed limits from 120 kilometres per hour to 80kmh. The measure is expected to remain in force for up to eight…

Swiss find ways to survive caviar ban

This content was published on Feb 4, 2006 Some Swiss companies have been stocking up ahead of the ban, while there are also plans to open the country’s first sturgeon farm. The six-month stoppage is aimed at protecting dwindling stocks of wild sturgeon in the Caspian Sea region, which supplies 90 per cent of the world’s caviar. It was imposed by the Geneva-based…

Plans outlined for allocation of petrol levy

This content was published on Feb 3, 2006 Four months after the introduction of the tax, the foundation set up to use the proceeds to reduce carbon dioxide emissions has presented its finance plan. In all, the tax should raise SFr740 million, around SFr200 million of which will be spent abroad on CO2 credits. The aim of the initiative is to reduce harmful…

Smart seeks a way to secure its future

This content was published on Feb 3, 2006 The Smart has never made a profit and is far away from the dream of Swatch group chairman, Nicolas G. Hayek whose original vision was of an environment-friendly car with room for “two people and a crate of beer”. Hayek pulled Swatch out of the project years ago but has now seen the boss of…

Chocolate industry looks back on record year

This content was published on Feb 3, 2006 The Union of Swiss Chocolate Manufacturers (Chocosuisse) said a booming export market was the main driver behind a 7.5 per cent turnover increase compared with 2004. But Chocosuisse, which represents 18 Swiss chocolate manufacturers and is based in Bern, said sales in Switzerland remained flat as a result of the saturated domestic market. Exports in…

Swiss encounter taxing talks in Brussels

This content was published on Feb 2, 2006 The EU Commission made it clear that it would not tolerate such practices in talks on Thursday with Michael Ambühl, State Secretary in the Swiss foreign ministry. After a meeting in Brussels with Eneko Landaburu, director general of the commission’s external relations, Ambühl said the EU had “expressed its concern”. Landaburu from Spain appeared less…

Leuenberger green-lights lower speed limits

This content was published on Feb 2, 2006 Switzerland’s reputation for clinical cleanliness has taken a battering recently from record levels of fine dust particles, which have prompted calls for immediate measures. Leuenberger said on Thursday that efforts needed to be focused on towns and cities where pollution was likely to cause most harm. Cantons can reduce speed limits for up to eight…

Authorities told to remember “forgotten sector”

This content was published on Feb 2, 2006 It argues that Switzerland is challenged to understand their needs and ensure attractive conditions on a long-term basis. Produced jointly by the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce and The Boston Consulting Group in Zurich, it comes up with a number of suggestions to improve Switzerland’s competitive edge over alternative locations in Europe. Entitled “Foreign Companies in…

China defends human rights record

This content was published on Feb 2, 2006 Li was speaking after talks with Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey on Thursday when they also discussed economic ties. The Chinese foreign minister told a news conference in Bern that the issue of human rights was being addressed, but he admitted there was still much to do. Non-governmental organisations say China continues to violate human rights…

Blogosphere envelops Geneva

This content was published on Feb 2, 2006 The event – “Lift 06” – is the first of its kind in Switzerland and aims to harness the skills of those working in the new economy. With a modest budget of SFr60,000 ($47,000), the conference has managed to attract 350 specialists from the world of new technology and one of its star applications: blogging.…

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