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Of bludgeons and ballots: Swiss media react to Catalan vote

This content was published on Oct 2, 2017 After a dramatic day in Catalonia, almost all Swiss newspapers on Monday carried front-page stories about the contentious vote.

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A reinvention that puts a premium on services

This content was published on Oct 2, 2017 After a challenging few years, Zurich Insurance is redefining its identity. Oliver Ralph and Ralph Atkins meet the new boss.

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Critical Swiss-German rail route back to normal

This content was published on Oct 1, 2017 The Rheintal (Rhine Valley) rail section is a critical south-north route in Europe, used particularly by freight trains as well as commuters. Trains have been subject to delays of up to an hour and a halfExternal link between Basel and Karlsruhe as commuters have to endure slower replacement services. The route has been severely restricted…

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Most cups of coffee contain a drop of Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 1, 2017 It's a little known fact - the Swiss export more coffee than chocolate and cheese.

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Swiss regulator probes ICOs following fake coin scandal

This content was published on Sep 29, 2017 The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) issued guidanceExternal link on Friday after noting “a marked increase in initial coin offerings (ICOs)” in Switzerland. ICOs are a form of crowdfunding that allow blockchain start-ups to accumulate capital to develop their nascent technology. Switzerland, and in particular canton Zug, has become a global hotbed for ICO…

Swiss Alpine Club stirs debate over history’s racist scientists

This content was published on Sep 29, 2017 An SAC ruling on honorary membership raises the question: can someone’s contributions to society be judged separately from their prejudices?

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Science under duress in Turkey

This content was published on Sep 29, 2017 The tense situation in Turkey is making it increasingly difficult to conduct research there.

Unmanned couriers take to the air

This content was published on Sep 29, 2017 A drone developer and a car manufacturer have teamed up to deliver products to customers faster in Zurich.

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Perovskite breakthrough could brighten solar industry

This content was published on Sep 28, 2017 Researchers haven’t been able to produce a perovskite solar cell that’s durable enough to withstand the sun’s rays over time – until now.

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WEF to expand Geneva HQ

This content was published on Sep 28, 2017 The World Economic Forum (WEF) is set to expand with the addition of 120 staff and a new wing to its Geneva headquarters.

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