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Chocolate industry makes pact to improve conditions

This content was published on Jun 30, 2017 Members of the new sustainable cocoa platform have set and pledged to work towards ten strategic objectives. The key target is one stipulating that by 2025, at least 80% of imported cocoa products should come from sustainable production. The project was announced by industry group Chocosuisse, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and various…

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Bad winter for Swiss bee colonies

This content was published on Jun 29, 2017 Bee colonies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein diminished by 30% over the winter, according to a survey of 1,000 Swiss beekeepers.

Indian money in Swiss banks at a record low

This content was published on Jun 29, 2017 PLACEHOLDER On Thursday, SNB published the figures for 2016 as part of its annual Banks in Switzerland ReportExternal link. At CHF376.97 million, the share of Indian money in Swiss banks (Amounts due in respect of customer deposits) continues to fall and is the lowest in 20 years. The steepest decline was in 2015 with only CHF425 million in…

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Switzerland boosts cyber defences as attacks escalate

This content was published on Jun 29, 2017 How can Switzerland protect itself against cybercrime? One radical idea involves rewiring obsolete internet functions.

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Will Switzerland get rid of pesticides?

This content was published on Jun 29, 2017 A group of citizens is collecting signatures for an initiative aimed at banning the use of synthetic pesticides. It is up against powerful opponents.

Government considers easing off on traffic offenders

This content was published on Jun 28, 2017 Traffic offenders may be in luck: the cabinet today agreed to revisit some aspects of a controversial, but effective, road safety program.

Chocolate industry makes pact to improve conditions

This content was published on Jun 28, 2017 Switzerland’s chocolate producers have launched the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa, a joint project to bring about a more sustainable industry.

New museum opens for finance fans

This content was published on Jun 28, 2017 A museum dedicated to the world of finance, combining multimedia installations and rare historical exhibits, has opened its doors in Zurich.

Swiss politician Gössi clarifies controversial pension statement

This content was published on Jun 27, 2017 A follow-up interview with the leader of Switzerland’s centre-right Radical Party to clarify her remarks about the Swiss old-age pension system.

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Art and emotions can strengthen our democracies

This content was published on Jun 27, 2017 What do theatre, dance, cinema, painting have to do with democracy? Or rather, what do these artistic manifestations have to do with politics?

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