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Swiss consumed less chocolate in 2015

This content was published on Mar 1, 2016 Figures released by the Association of Swiss Chocolate Manufacturers on Tuesday reveal that domestic chocolate sales fell by 5.9% in 2015. The industry body blamed an unusually warm summer, a fall in foreign visitors and an increase in cross-border shopping for the decline in domestic demand. It also blamed the strong franc for an increase…

Elevator company Schindler to cut 120 Swiss jobs

This content was published on Mar 1, 2016 The company said that the strong growth in the Asian market and high production costs in Switzerland prompted the move. More and more orders are being processed abroad, according to Schindler, which meant that the workers were not being utilized to full capacity. The Ebikon factory employs 200 workers to manufacture lift components for the…

Blocher wants a stop to ‘initiative deluge’

This content was published on Mar 1, 2016 The party needs to devote its energies to fighting the planned framework agreement between Switzerland and the European Union, as well as for the “National Law over International Law” initiative, argues the party’s chief strategist. This signals a change of direction from the party vice-president. “We have to watch out that we don’t simply do…

105,000 signatures for Pro Velo initiative

This content was published on Mar 1, 2016 The “For the promotion of bicycle, foot and hiking paths” initiative gained a total of 105,000 signatures from registered voters, organisers said on Tuesday. Signature collection was so successful that it ended early. Although the organisers could have continued collecting until September 3, 2016, the requirement of 100,000 signatures was met in the first six…

Swiss expat voters clearly in favour of road tunnel

This content was published on Mar 1, 2016 Registered Swiss voters living abroad were generally well aware of the issues at stake in last Sunday’s nationwide ballot.

Tough times forecast for Swiss real estate market

This content was published on Mar 1, 2016 The booming housing market in Switzerland is expected to cool, driven by an immigration slowdown and unaffordable prices for younger buyers.

State-owned Chinese groups’ acquisitions in Europe raise concern

This content was published on Mar 1, 2016 China’s richest man says his country’s state-owned enterprises are short-termist and lack international management standards.

The seven best quotes on direct democracy

This content was published on Feb 29, 2016 Plenty of people had something to say about the Swiss rejecting a controversial initiative on automatically deporting criminal foreigners.

Swissmem sees digitalisation as industry saviour

This content was published on Feb 29, 2016 Is digitalisation the anti-strong franc magic bullet for both Swiss manufacturing exporters and their employees?

Swiss train pass data to be deleted

This content was published on Feb 29, 2016 The Federal Railways (SBB/CFF) announced on Monday that from the end of March it would stop collecting user data via its new electronic SwissPass card. The SwissPassExternal link is a red plastic card that carries a microchip containing various travel passes, such as a half-price subscription or a national pass, allowing the holder to travel on most…

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