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Painting and decorating: not just a man’s job

This content was published on Jul 3, 2018 In some parts of Switzerland, there are now more women finishing apprenticeships in painting and decorating than men.

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Nike aced as Federer dons new wardrobe from Uniqlo

This content was published on Jul 3, 2018 Nike was among the biggest decliners in the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday as it surrendered some of last week’s strong share price gains and as investors digested news that Swiss tennis superstar Roger Federer has ended his longstanding relationship with it in favour of an apparel deal with Uniqlo reportedly worth more than…

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Mining giant Glencore faces US corruption probe

This content was published on Jul 3, 2018 A statementExternal link from the Baar-based company said the DoJ has demanded “documents and other records with respect to compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and United States money laundering statutes.” The period covered by the subpoena is 2007 to the present time. Last month, Glencore announced it was settling a legal dispute in…

A sticker accepts bitcoin at the door of the Zug municipal offices

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Pressure builds on banks to offer Swiss crypto start-ups accounts

This content was published on Jul 3, 2018 Politicians are leaning on Swiss banks to offer blockchain start-ups basic banking services.

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Switzerland’s first municipal blockchain vote hailed a success

This content was published on Jul 2, 2018 Switzerland's first local blockchain-based test vote has been successfully completed in the city of Zug, the authorities say.

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Swiss intercity trains in for a makeover

This content was published on Jul 2, 2018 The Swiss Federal Railways is revamping its intercity IC2000 fleet at a cost of approximately CHF300 million ($302 million).

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Swiss firms among multinationals reluctant to share customer data

This content was published on Jul 1, 2018 According to an analysis of 10,000 requests by paper SonntagsZeitung, only five of 59 multinationals contacted readily provided data they held on clients. The others refused, kept postponing, or let the 30-day deadline pass without reply, says the article published on Sunday. Among the Swiss firms in this category include Swiss International Airlines, as well…

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Drone comes dangerously close to Turkey-bound jet

This content was published on Jun 30, 2018 According to the preliminary report published by the Swiss Transport Safety Investigation Board (STSB) on Wednesday, a Bombardier BD 700 business aircraft was en route on June 2 from Berne-Belp airport to the Turkish city of Antalya. Shortly after take-off, the pilots noticed that a drone was approaching their aircraft. The risky scenario occurred at…

The “high-tech spear” used in the ballistic experiments

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High-tech spear sheds light on Neanderthals’ hunting techniques

This content was published on Jun 30, 2018 Using a high-tech spear, scientists in Zurich have established that Neanderthals used to kill animals at close range rather than throw their weapons.

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Urban Mining: a second life for building material

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Painting and decorating: not just a man’s job

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Nike aced as Federer dons new wardrobe from Uniqlo

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Mining giant Glencore faces US corruption probe

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Pressure builds on banks to offer Swiss crypto start-ups accounts

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Switzerland’s first municipal blockchain vote hailed a success

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Swiss intercity trains in for a makeover

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Swiss firms among multinationals reluctant to share customer data

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Drone comes dangerously close to Turkey-bound jet

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High-tech spear sheds light on Neanderthals’ hunting techniques

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