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The tottering agora, or when the heart of democracy flickers

This content was published on Mar 23, 2017 The ancient Greeks were convinced that if an idea was to be able to count on universal support, it first had to prevail in the public evaluation of differing viewpoints. Making this ideal a reality was conditional on a number of clear requirements. There had to be the agora, the market place of ideas, a…

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When science class produces real-world results

This content was published on Mar 23, 2017 Data from school science projects can become a unique and powerful resource for scientists.

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Vevey winemakers’ festival takes shape

This content was published on Mar 22, 2017 “The dream is slowly taking shape,” Francois Margot, president of the Vevey Brotherhood of Winemakers, told reporters in the western Swiss town, located near the Lavaux wine region. The organisers of the traditional winemakers’ festivalExternal link, which began in its current form in 1797, presented their plans for the 2019 edition, which include a 20,000-seat…

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People are living longer. Will it mean more work?

This content was published on Mar 22, 2017 International statistics add context to the interconnected debates in Switzerland over retirement age, longevity and pensions.

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Digital future holds promises for train passengers

This content was published on Mar 22, 2017 The Swiss Federal Railways has presented its new business strategy, striving for more efficiency to cope with an increasing number of passengers.

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Six things you should know about the watchmaking industry

This content was published on Mar 22, 2017 Why is Switzerland so dominant in this sector? How many Swiss watchmakers are there? Is Rolex the best known brand?

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Laundered Russian money ‘went through Swiss banks’

This content was published on Mar 21, 2017 According to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP)External link, between January 2011 and October 2014 over CHF20.8 billion ($20.9 billion) was pumped out of Russia by suspected criminals in Russia via accounts in Latvia and Moldova at banks notorious for their exposure to money-laundering scams. The trail has led investigators to 732 banks…

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L.A. is too good to host the 2024 Olympics

This content was published on Mar 21, 2017 It’s true that Paris has long been the favourite to be awarded the games during an upcoming vote in September. The Paris bid has broad international support, the City of Light has come close to winning the games in recent bids, and sentiment is on its side. 2024 would be the 100th anniversary of the…

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Around the Southern Ocean in 90 days

This content was published on Mar 20, 2017 The Swiss-run Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition has completed its three-month voyage around the continent of Antarctica.

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