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Exchange of fintech know-how planned with China

This content was published on Apr 18, 2017 Swiss banking representatives joined Finance Minister Ueli Maurer in a tour across Asia this past week.

Europe gives direct democracy a second chance

This content was published on Apr 18, 2017 What at first glance seems an overdue acknowledgement by the executive branch of the European Union could become a true window of opportunity. The unexpected announcement was made by the European Union’s First Vice-President Frans Timmermans just before the Easter holiday. The scene was the annual European Citizens’ Initiative Day External linkhosted by the European…

Who is an expat?

This content was published on Apr 18, 2017 It’s a simple question, but it’s far from easy coming up with a succinct and satisfactory answer.

Swiss Turks say No in controversial referendum

This content was published on Apr 18, 2017 A proposal to extend the powers of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been rejected by with an overwhelming majority of Turks in Switzerland.

Swiss democracy in stranglehold of digitalisation

This content was published on Apr 17, 2017 Thurnherr holds one of the most important offices in the finely balanced mechanism of Swiss democracy. Now 53, he is the chief of staff, supporting the cabinet in its governmental activity – but there’s another reason why Thurnherr and his Federal Chancellery are central: it’s that they act as an interface between the government, people,…

Quarter of Swiss consider business managers corrupt

This content was published on Apr 16, 2017 Corruption, bribery and bungs are generally a fringe phenomenon, according to the Swiss. Except in the business world.

Swiss asparagus covers fraction of local demand

This content was published on Apr 15, 2017 As Swiss restaurants update their spring menus with asparagus dishes, Swiss farmers are continually expanding their production of the crisp vegetable.

How Turkey’s democratic dream turned ugly

This content was published on Apr 13, 2017 Indeed, a functioning democracy needs freedom of expression like a fish needs water. Here is a five-part analysis ahead of Erdoğan’s constitutional referendum. 1. The vote: On 16 April 2017, 55 million Turks will be asked to vote on the future powers of their president. The constitutional reform proposed by the incumbent conservative Recep Tayyip…

Do software developers earn less than bus drivers?

This content was published on Apr 13, 2017 A recent report on Swiss salaries left many wondering whether software developers really only earn a mediocre amount compared to other professions.

Fewer cars per inhabitant in large Swiss cities

This content was published on Apr 12, 2017 The number of cars in Swiss cities of more than 100,000 inhabitants dropped by a sixth between 2007 and 2015.

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