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International Geneva’s metamorphosis gathers pace

This content was published on Aug 25, 2016 After the recent additions of the stunning Maison de la Paix state-of-the art campus and new World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) conference halls, more building work is underway or expected as part of the vast ‘Jardin des Nations’ cantonal plan to develop the sprawling neighbourhoodExternal link. “The amounts of money committed to transformations and renovations…

Glencore’s near-death experience has made it a better business

This content was published on Aug 25, 2016 On the evidence of interim results, Glencore has meandered back from the other side with only the odd angel feather clinging to its collar as evidence. The Swiss group has made about $4 billion (CHF3.8 billion) in divestments, including a deal to sell gold output from an Aussie mine for more than A$880 million (CHF647…

Has social media swallowed the Swiss news?

This content was published on Aug 24, 2016 Media researcher Linards UdrisExternal link says that social media is needed to reach a younger audience, but it brings no financial rewards. Soft news and emotional reporting are becoming more popular. Most Swiss media companies – including swissinfo.ch – are on FacebookExternal link, TwitterExternal link and YouTubeExternal link. This has affected how the news is…

Encouraging citizen participation in politics

This content was published on Aug 24, 2016 The additional protocol of the European charter on local self-governmentExternal link aims to enshrine legal guarantees for citizens to participate in local politics, including local elections or access to legal documents, according to a justice ministry statement on Wednesday. The protocol, which came into force in 2012, also requires measures be taken to ensure transparency…

UBS steps closer to rolling out digital currency

This content was published on Aug 24, 2016 Switzerland’s largest bank started work on the project last autumn with British-based financial technology company Clearmatics. Three international banks – BNY Mellon, Santander and Deutsche Bank – plus brokerage firm ICAP have now joined forces with UBS to push it onto the market. Before that can happen, the project will have to clear the important…

The ski resort that’s a hit with Indian tourists

This content was published on Aug 24, 2016

Citizens to sue government over climate policy

This content was published on Aug 23, 2016 A group of women is planning to take the Swiss government to court over its alleged failure to take the necessary measures to combat climate change.

Swiss Post to test robot parcel service

This content was published on Aug 23, 2016 Starting in September, the Swiss Post will send small, autonomous robots out onto city sidewalks and pedestrian zones to deliver packages in a series of tests.

‘Whistleblower’ Rudolf Elmer given suspended sentence

This content was published on Aug 23, 2016 Judge brands Elmer an "ordinary criminal" - not a whistleblower - as the former Julius Bär banker is found guilty of issuing threats.

The eerie calm of the Swiss franc after Brexit

This content was published on Aug 23, 2016 Much of the wealth of the world’s richest families and entrepreneurs is channelled by banks in Zurich and Geneva. The Swiss franc – a “haven” currency – acts as a gauge of global investor nervousness. At the tensest moments of the post-2007 global and eurozone crises, the currency appreciated sharply, except between September 2011 and…

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