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The mysterious rise in the shares of the Swiss National Bank

A gold lettered sign, framed by ornate masonry, reads Schweizerische Nationalbank

This content was published on Aug 30, 2017 Why have shares in Switzerland's central bank more than doubled in a year?

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Nespresso looks to raise the tempo on pod recycling

This content was published on Aug 30, 2017 Nespresso CEO Jean-Marc Duvoisin defends the amount the coffee giant pays to coffee bean farmers

Celebrating a Nobel prize-winning Swiss surgeon

This content was published on Aug 30, 2017

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Cantons demand more access to foreign employees

This content was published on Aug 29, 2017 The number of foreign workers in Switzerland has been at the centre of a fierce political and social debate for some time, culminating in a 2014 referendum to curb the rate of immigration. The following year, the government reduced the number of B and L permits for non-EU migrants from 8,500 to 6,500. Protests led…

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Ticking for 50 years: The quartz watch

This content was published on Aug 29, 2017 The quartz watch, a Swiss invention subsequently commercialized and mass-marketed by Japanese companies, celebrates its 50th birthday this month.

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Swiss agency reports major breach of online credentials

This content was published on Aug 29, 2017 Around 21,000 passwords and personal details used to access online services have been stolen and could be used illegally.

A cheesemaker treats a goat s cheese with salt, on Saturday 28 July 2007 in Diemtigtal in the Bernese Oberland.

How innovation can solve society’s problems

This content was published on Aug 29, 2017 When you think of innovation, you also may think of patents and profits. But Swiss researchers argue that we should be focusing on people and places.

Swiss orchards squeezed to provide apple-a-day

This content was published on Aug 28, 2017 A poor spring and dry, hot summer across Europe has taken its toll on Swiss apple producers.

Power company Alpiq decides not to sell Swiss hydro assets

This content was published on Aug 28, 2017 Swiss energy concern Alpiq has changed its mind about selling up to 49% of its hydropower portfolio due to a tough market environment.

Japan’s Swiss-style nuclear bunkers

This content was published on Aug 28, 2017 With North Korea stepping up nuclear tests, people in Japan are preparing for the worst by building private shelters using Swiss technology.

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