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Dutch lead global raid on Credit Suisse

This content was published on Mar 31, 2017 The Dutch authorities said they had received a tip-off relating to 55,000 accounts at an unnamed bank. But Credit Suisse on Friday confirmed that its offices in several countries had been “contacted” by local authorities and that it was cooperating with investigations. Australian authorities said they had identified 340 individuals with connections to Swiss banking…

Voters baffled by company tax reforms

This content was published on Mar 31, 2017 On February 12, some 59.1% of voters rejected government-backed plans to reform the system of taxing companies. The proposed changes, also approved by cantons and business lobby groups, were meant to end “harmful” tax practices while ensuring the future supply of foreign multinational headquarters in Switzerland. But opponents, led by left-leaning political parties, had argued…

Eye-catching inventions in Geneva

This content was published on Mar 31, 2017

Fraudster ordered to pay CHF207 million damages

This content was published on Mar 30, 2017 Last year, Behring was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail for fraud and money laundering following the collapse of his scheme in 2004 that lost a total of CHF800 million. The Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona has now decided the amount of damages due to hoodwinked investors. The judge refused to rule on any deposits…

New trains arriving late

This content was published on Mar 30, 2017 The Swiss Federal Railways is expected to take delivery of 23 new Twindexx Swiss Express trains by the end of the year, three years after the originally projected delivery date. The first of these Swiss Express trains are expected to be handed over in the summer. A total of 62 locomotives have been ordered. The…

Fake bags and watches lose appeal as souvenirs

This content was published on Mar 30, 2017 Customs officials intercepted far fewer counterfeit goods from tourists traveling at Swiss airports in 2016.

Geneva inventions fair gets serious

This content was published on Mar 30, 2017 The Geneva Exhibition of Inventions has a reputation for gizmos and wackiness. But the organisers seem keen to shake off this image.

Pricey gadgets profit from Swiss watchmaking skills

This content was published on Mar 28, 2017 Swiss companies are using precision mechanics from the watchmaking industry to manufacture gadgets for those with deep pockets.

The Reitschule: past and present

This content was published on Mar 28, 2017 The Reitschule in Bern is a venue of many faces that has had a colourful history in recent decades.

Bern’s divisive culture centre likely headed to court

This content was published on Mar 28, 2017 Instead of voters, the Supreme Court could now have the final say on a rightwing proposal to close down a controversial culture venue.

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