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Poll shows democracy still needs a bit of work

This content was published on Sep 16, 2014 Every year, the UN celebrates its International Day of Democracy, even if it often feels like there is little to smile about on this front.

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Grassroots activism takes Scotland to the brink

This content was published on Sep 15, 2014 If you wanted an explanation for the momentum that has carried the Yes campaign to the brink of victory in the Scottish referendum, you have to look at what’s happening on the ground.

Swiss researchers challenge climate change theory

This content was published on Sep 15, 2014 The climate change theory that dry regions are getting drier and wet regions are getting wetter is not as universal as previously thought.

Nobel Biocare to be acquired for CHF2 billion

This content was published on Sep 15, 2014 Danaher will pay CHF17.10 in cash per share, valuing Nobel Biocare at about CHF2 billion. Nobel Biocare revealed in July that it had been approached by interested buyers. The dental implant company’s board of directors said the offer is in the best interests of the company, its shareholders, employees, clients and suppliers and is recommending…

Swiss sitting on commodity trade ‘dynamite’

This content was published on Sep 14, 2014 Berne Declaration has mooted the idea of a new commodities regulator called ROHMA. Corruption and human rights investigator Dick Marty would join the board of the proposed body.

Swiss back in Horizon 2020 – partially

This content was published on Sep 12, 2014 Researchers in Switzerland will be able to - partially and temporarily - participate in the European research programme Horizon 2020, from which they had been excluded after the February vote curbing immigration from Europe.

Bank fines not tax deductible, cabinet decides

This content was published on Sep 12, 2014 The cabinet was responding to a parliamentary motionExternal link to clarify the situation in light of a CHF2.6 billion ($2.8 billion) fine imposed by the United States on Credit Suisse bank earlier this year for the part it played in tax evasion offences. The suspicion that the bank might try to claim tax expenses against…

Cabinet seeks to extend access to EU database

This content was published on Sep 12, 2014 The proposed agreement with the European Union is aimed at improving internal security, according to a statement by the Federal Migration Office on Friday. The move comes amid concerns about criminal foreigners. The cabinet plans to consult the two foreign policy committees of parliament before defining a mandate for negotiations with Brussels. Non-EU member Switzerland…

Google Street View arrives in the Swiss Alps

This content was published on Sep 11, 2014 Google, the Swiss Alpine Club and Switzerland Tourism have teamed up to bring Street View to some of the remote corners of the Swiss mountains. This is achieved thanks to the “Trekker”, a wearable backpack with a camera system on top. Using 15 cameras, it produces images that when arranged together create a 360° view.…

Catalan leader eyes boost from Scottish vote

This content was published on Sep 11, 2014 A Yes vote in the Scottish referendum would boost Catalonia’s own independence campaign by paving the way towards international recognition and continued membership of the EU, the Catalan leader told the Financial Times.

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