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InfoSurance aims to combat computer crime

This content was published on Nov 17, 1999 White collar crime has become relative child’s play with the advent of the Internet. There are fears that computer crime will rise as our society becomes more dependent on the web. Already today, computer criminals can hack into key systems which ensure our water supplies, communication and transport networks, or national security. A private foundation,…

President Dreifuss attends Balzan prize ceremony

This content was published on Nov 16, 1999 Swiss President Ruth Dreifuss praised the work of four Europeans Tuesday who received SFr500,000 each during the 1999 Balzan prize award in Berne. The prize is presented annually to mark achievements in the fields of the humanities and social science, art and literature, physics, mathematics, natural science and medicine. It’s awarded by the Swiss-Italian Balzan…

Teachers call for more computers in schools

This content was published on Nov 16, 1999

Workers and politicians fight Adtranz closures in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 16, 1999

The Swiss machine industry waits for recovery

This content was published on Nov 16, 1999 The Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (Swissmem) says recovery is sluggish, with exports increasing by only one percent during the first nine months of the year and orders down by five percent. But the branch says it is optimistic and is counting on a clear improvement over the next few months. Swissmem says it…

IMF says Swiss economy on right track

This content was published on Nov 15, 1999 The International Monetary Fund says Switzerland’s economy is on a positive track. Activity is strengthening, unemployment has declined rapidly and inflation is low. In its annual examination of the Swiss economy, the IMF says the policy task now is to provide conditions for a continued upswing with low inflation. Looking forward, improving external conditions and…

“Last Minute” exhibition breaks taboos

This content was published on Nov 15, 1999

Adtranz to cut 710 jobs in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 12, 1999 The international railway systems group Adtranz has announced it’s closing its two Swiss plants, with the loss of 710 jobs by May 2001. Unions representing the 475 workers at Pratteln near Basel and the 235 employees at Oerlikon near Zurich say the decision is unacceptable. “The unions will defend their members against closure,” said Charles…

WWF warns about genetically-modifed trees

This content was published on Nov 12, 1999

Government hopes new magazine will be quick step to equality

This content was published on Nov 11, 1999 The Office for Equal Opportunity has launched a new magazine aimed at promoting greater equality in the workplace. The magazine, called Paso Doble, will provide information on different schemes across the country. The new magazine Paso Doble — presented at a news conference on Thursday — is aimed first and foremost at Switzerland’s business and…

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