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Anti-pesticide farm initiative passes the signature stage

The initiative campaigners say 2,000 tonnes of pesticides are used every year in Switzerland, of which 85-90% on farms

This content was published on Jan 18, 2018 Campaigners have handed in signatures backing an initiative which would cut direct subsidies to farmers who use pesticides or antibiotics.

UBS bank predicts big drop in rental prices

This content was published on Jan 18, 2018 In its annual real estate report, Switzerland’s largest bank predicts that new apartment rental prices in the country will fall by almost 10% by 2020.

Swiss licence fee vote: the demands and potential consequences

This content was published on Jan 18, 2018 On March 4, the Swiss will vote on getting rid of the compulsory radio and television licence fee. What are the arguments and what is at stake?

Plans presented to improve Swiss road network

This content was published on Jan 17, 2018 The government has outlined its proposals to improve Switzerland's national roads.

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Brexit makes Swiss in London insecure

This content was published on Jan 17, 2018 Nathalie Chuard, a Swiss working in the UK, fears that Brexit could threaten the performance of companies like hers.

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User guide for direct democracy undergoes revamp

This content was published on Jan 16, 2018 The official booklet for Swiss citizens seeking information on forthcoming nationwide votes has been given a make-over.

Swiss bank Vontobel adds ‘exciting’ to job description

This content was published on Jan 16, 2018 One of Zurich’s largest banks wants to overhaul the negative characteristics traditionally associated with Switzerland’s financial services industry.

Swiss companies improve performance in global retail market

This content was published on Jan 15, 2018 Swiss retail giants Migros and Coop have each jumped two spots in Deloitte's annual ranking of the world’s biggest retail companies.

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Lugano Airport is struggling

This content was published on Jan 15, 2018

Jobless in Switzerland need more education, say social groups

This content was published on Jan 15, 2018 Two leading Swiss organisations for social action and further education have called for big investment in training opportunities for the unemployed.

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