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Double “yes” seems likely ahead of vote

This content was published on Nov 16, 2005 The second and final survey commissioned by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation indicates that the two proposals will probably be passed on November 27. The poll shows that the “no” campaign against Sunday trading has gained ground since October. Opposition to changing the country’s labour laws to accommodate extra opening times for some shops has increased…

Swiss president censored by Tunisia

This content was published on Nov 16, 2005 Schmid’s comments at the opening of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis drew lengthy applause from delegates who were his only audience. “It is, quite frankly, unacceptable for the United Nations to continue to include among its members states which imprison citizens for the sole reason that they have criticised their…

Swiss workers top the stress league in Europe

This content was published on Nov 15, 2005 More than one third of Swiss workers said they were either stressed or very stressed, with young people among the most affected. Switzerland and Sweden recorded the highest incidence of workplace stress at 33 per cent of people surveyed, according to the World at Work Survey, published by global recruitment agency Kelly Services. This placed…

“We don’t have these sorts of ghettos”

This content was published on Nov 13, 2005 But Thomas Kessler, who is the brains behind a successful integration project in Basel, says the Swiss government has made mistakes in the past in the way it deals with foreigners. Riots flared in France at the end of October when youths in the suburbs of the capital, Paris, took to the streets following the…

Swiss name lemur after master of silly walks

This content was published on Nov 11, 2005 Anthropologist Urs Thalmann says the naming is certainly no joke and a tribute to the 66-year-old British actor’s conservation work. The only physical attribute the animal shares with Cleese is its long legs, he added. John Cleese is famous – among other things – for his Silly Walks sketch. “Woolly lemurs can’t really walk –…

Conference agrees steps to fight bird flu

This content was published on Nov 9, 2005 The meeting, which finished on Wednesday, was being held at the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss the next steps to be taken against avian and human influenza. Silberschmidt said that three types of flu were discussed at the meeting: seasonal winter flu, the bird flu virus caused by the strain H5N1,…

World of careers opened up to girls

This content was published on Nov 9, 2005 The fifth national Take Your Daughter to Work Day is aimed at removing prejudices and broadening the range of professions and careers considered by girls. “The job market is still not mixed, and three out of four girls continue to choose careers in education, the healthcare sector or sales, which allow them to combine family…

Couchepin unveils remedy for high health costs

This content was published on Nov 9, 2005 Supported by the government, the plans will encourage people to choose generic drugs over brand products. Those wanting the original drug will have to dig deeper into their pockets. Couchepin told a news conference in Bern on Wednesday that about SFr60 million in savings could be made on laboratory tests. These were cheaper nowadays thanks…

Swiss technology en route to Venus

This content was published on Nov 9, 2005 The probe will investigate the atmosphere and cloud cover of our neighbouring planet in greater detail than ever before. This is the first time the European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a mission to Venus, which is a mere 42 million kilometres from the Earth and clearly visible with the naked eye at night. Another…

Portuguese community remains close to home

This content was published on Nov 8, 2005 But while many dream of returning home, there are still more Portuguese coming to Switzerland than leaving the country. At 164,700 people, the Portuguese make up the third largest foreign community in Switzerland, after the Italians and those from Serbia and Montenegro. “Three-quarters of the Portuguese live in French-speaking Switzerland, especially in the cantons of…

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