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Government keeps dialogue going with the people

Un addetto alla distribuzione della posta davanti alla sala della Camera del popolo.

This content was published on Dec 2, 2017 The Swiss authorities answer almost every letter from citizens who praise and blame the work of the government or mention personal problems.

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LafargeHolcim managers investigated over Syria payments

This content was published on Dec 1, 2017 The trio appeared before a magistrate in Paris on Friday who has initiated an investigation into allegations of “financing a terrorist enterprise” and “endangering the lives of others”, according to the Swiss news agency. They stand accused of facilitating payments to people with links to the Islamic State group between 2013 and 2014, which…

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Trains take on more cargo – but Swiss target will still be missed

This content was published on Dec 1, 2017 Freight trucks make 975,000 trips through Switzerland each year, according to a survey released on Friday. That’s a fall of 5.6% in the period measured, between July 2015 and June 2017. At the same time, rail freight traffic grew 18.8%, reaching a market share of 71% by the end of last year. That’s almost three…

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Swiss mark road tunnel anniversary

This content was published on Dec 1, 2017 Switzerland inaugurated the first Alpine road tunnel entirely within its own borders 50 years ago on Dec 1.

UBS chief blasts regulators’ drive to curb banker pay

This content was published on Dec 1, 2017 The Swiss CEO has criticised regulators’ efforts to rein in bankers’ pay, arguing that the push is fuelled by envy among less well paid officials.

Breitman gives nothing away as Tezos saga rumbles on

This content was published on Nov 30, 2017 Breitman gave the impression of ‘business as usual’ as he updated eager investors, packed in the city’s Volkshaus, about technical developments to the blockchain smart contract system. The message was clear: while the Zug-based foundation may be shaking under the weight of allegations of financial misconduct, the business end of Tezos – Dynamic Ledger Solutions…

UBS launches world’s first performance-based healthcare investment

This content was published on Nov 30, 2017 The foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the Swiss bank UBS, will invest a total of $3.5 million (CHF3.45 million) to help reduce mother and infant mortality rates in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India. Rajasthan has one of the highest maternal and newborn mortality rates in the country – 244 maternal deaths per…

Beer sales slowly dry up in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 30, 2017 The amount of beer consumed in Switzerland declined last year, as it did for wine. Yet the number of specialist microbreweries continues to rise.

Autodesk to shut Neuchâtel offices

This content was published on Nov 30, 2017 US software manufacturer Autodesk is closing its offices in Neuchâtel in northwest Switzerland, affecting more than 230 employees.

Will the thousand-franc note become the cash of choice for crooks?

This content was published on Nov 30, 2017 A proposal that would see the Swiss 1000-franc note become valid for life has angered transparency advocates and the political left.

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