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Can Swiss data help catch climate cheaters?

Jungfraujoch research station in the Swiss alps

This content was published on Aug 9, 2017 Scientists monitoring emissions from an Alpine station want international monitors to use their data, since other reporting could be flawed.

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Swiss rank second in Europe for online spending

This content was published on Aug 8, 2017 According to a European comparison, Swiss residents spend the second-most money annually on online purchases, after British shoppers.

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Two-passenger plane crashes into Lake Constance

This content was published on Aug 8, 2017 According to German police, the crash occurred on Tuesday afternoon near the German island of Mainau, which is about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the northeastern Swiss city of St Gallen. A spokesperson for local firefighters indicated Tuesday evening that remains had been found during a search of the crash site. Earlier in the day,…

The man who spent CHF9,999 on a whisky

This content was published on Aug 8, 2017 Do you glance at the price when ordering a glass of whisky in Switzerland? Zhang Wei does not. Who is he?

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Would you take a pilotless plane?

This content was published on Aug 8, 2017 Pilotless planes could be in use within eight years and save airlines billions, according to a report by Swiss bank UBS. But customers are wary.

Unions demand 2% wage increase as economy improves

This content was published on Aug 8, 2017 Staff should start enjoying the benefits of Switzerland’s improving economic performance, says the country’s second-largest trade union, Travail.Suisse.

Käselieferung mit dem Lastenvlo durch Berns Altstadt

Cargo bikes: cheaper, faster, greener

This content was published on Aug 8, 2017 Whether it’s dropping off kids at nursery or goods to customers, cargo bikes are increasingly seen whizzing around Swiss cities.

Addax Petroleum to close operations in Geneva

This content was published on Aug 7, 2017 Chinese-owned oil and gas extractor firm Addax Petroleum is shutting its offices in the Swiss city of Geneva as well as in Scotland and in the US.

Increased demand from Asia helps fill Swiss hotel rooms

This content was published on Aug 7, 2017 According to figures released by Federal Statistical Office on Monday, tourists – both domestic and international – spent a total of 17.6 million nights in Swiss hotels during the first semester. While Swiss travellers accounted for 8.1 million nights (a 4% increase), the bulk of the stays were from visitors abroad (4.7% increase). Asian tourists…

India’s domestic hair demand could cut short Hollywood ‘big wigs’

This content was published on Aug 7, 2017 The locks of Indian women are prized worldwide for high-end wigs but growing domestic demand could mean shortages for Hollywood and Broadway.

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