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Does democracy make people happy?

This content was published on Mar 10, 2017 The more options people are given to participate politically, the happier they are. So shouldn’t every country introduce Swiss-style direct democracy?

Too good to be true: Swiss ‘gold’ discounts

This content was published on Mar 9, 2017 With billions in sales, a Chinese online retailer now offers Swiss ‘gold bars’ along with Swiss ‘francs’ at a fraction of the going price.

How blockchain could soon affect everyday lives

This content was published on Mar 9, 2017 Could 2017 be the year of blockchain, when the digital transaction system breaks free from computer geeks to make an impact on ordinary households?

When women were told to ‘cook not vote’

This content was published on Mar 8, 2017 Swiss women had to wait until 1971 to vote – 1991 in one canton. Is Switzerland particularly backward?

Swiss women’s ‘absurd’ struggle hits the big screen

This content was published on Mar 8, 2017 Switzerland’s women didn’t win the right to vote until 1971, not usually considered a laughing matter. But a new film puts a comedic spin on it.

Democracy needs more than elections and rule of law

This content was published on Mar 7, 2017 In the 20th century, the legitimacy of governments was based almost solely on the rule of law and the right to vote. In the future, governments may rise or fall depending on whether they are allowing citizens to take meaningful roles in agenda-setting, decision-making, problem-solving and community-building. Changes in democracy are occurring now because of…

Scrutiny of Mir family broadens over Swiss accounts

This content was published on Mar 7, 2017 The Swiss Federal Tax Administration had issued a notice on Tuesday naming the 50-year-old in connection with an “administrative assistance” request. She is a director at the Indian handicrafts retailer Cottage Industries ExpositionExternal link, as well as Saga Department Stores. Exactly a month earlier, a similar announcement was made by the Swiss authorities naming her…

Should robots be taxed for stealing jobs?

This content was published on Mar 7, 2017 If death and taxes are the only two things that a person can count on, should the latter apply to robots as well, as they take over human jobs?

New Swiss ‘off-road’ jet takes flight

This content was published on Mar 7, 2017 Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has successfully tested its latest machine, a so-called Super Versatile Jet.

Julius Baer eyes UK acquisition but puts London hub on hold

This content was published on Mar 7, 2017 Julius Baer, Switzerland’s biggest standalone private bank, sees Brexit as an opportunity to acquire a rival in Britain.

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