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Swiss capital replaces parking spots with socialising spaces

This content was published on Aug 18, 2018 A total of seven parking spaces have been commandeered for the “Parklets”. They contain tables, modular benches and sun umbrellas. The spaces are meant to serve as communal zones for residents to meet and chat. The concept was first pioneered in San Francisco in 2010 and has five goals: Reimagine the potential of city streets,…

Swiss pay the most for meat in Europe

This content was published on Aug 17, 2018 Switzerland has the most expensive meat in Europe – costing almost one and a half times more than the European average, statistics show.

A worker prepares a JU-52 vintage plane in Dübendorf, Zurich, on August 17, 2018, ahead of the resumption of operations

Swiss vintage planes resume flights after crash

This content was published on Aug 17, 2018 A local Swiss airline that operates vintage Junkers Ju-52 planes resumed operations on Friday after a fatal crash two weeks ago.

Perils of haven status haunt rebounding Swiss economy

This content was published on Aug 17, 2018 Business is good this summer for the operator of cable cars in the Swiss Alps, but the risk of a drop is never too far.

Ethical food initiatives enjoy broad early support

This content was published on Aug 17, 2018 Two proposals aimed at promoting sustainable food and local farm products in Switzerland benefit from broad public support, poll says.

Focus on the Indian student community

This content was published on Aug 16, 2018 Indians are the most mobile students globally, second only to the Chinese. The student blogs will provide an Indian perspective.

Swiss companies are world leaders in innovation spending

This content was published on Aug 16, 2018 Swiss companies are at the front of the pack when it comes to investing in research and development (R&D) worldwide, according to a global business survey. Accounting and consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY) found that Swiss companies spend 6.6% of their turnover on R&D, compared with an average of 3.8% worldwide. The authors of…

Minister says EU-Swiss quagmire means higher energy costs

This content was published on Aug 16, 2018 “If we could participate on an equal footing in the European Union market, the electricity bill of Swiss consumers would be around CHF120 million ($121 million) lower,” said Doris Leuthard, who holds the environment, transport, energy, and communications dossier. She said the deadlock in negotiations with the EU is already costing Switzerland significant money and…

For the rubbish dump or the museum?

This content was published on Aug 16, 2018 (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

Swiss work culture

This content was published on Aug 16, 2018 People in full-time posts work an average of 41 hours and 10 minutes a week in Switzerland; but an increasing number choose to work less.

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