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Scanning the skies for airborne trouble

This content was published on May 30, 2013 In 2010, travellers first heard of an Icelandic volcano with unpronounceable name: Eyjafjallajökull. To their despair (and that of broadcast journalists everywhere), it cleared its throat and released enough thick ash to ground flights across Europe and empty vast swaths of the skies. To help avoid a repeat situation, it’s in the small Swiss town…

Swiss named runners-up in competitiveness study

This content was published on May 30, 2013 This is Switzerland’s best ever performance, placing the country behind only the United States, which has regained the top spot. In addition to Switzerland, the top ten featured two other European countries: Sweden (four) and Germany (nine). The study, now in its 25th year, said these countries have very diversified economies whose success relies strongly…

Swiss announce US deal to end tax evasion saga

This content was published on May 29, 2013 Banks will remain banned from passing on client names or account details under the deal, but they could reveal a trail of data leading to US tax dodgers with undeclared assets hidden in Switzerland. Parliament will be asked to vote in favour of the long-awaited bill in June. Swiss Finance Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf said the…

“Father of the pixel” wins inventor award

This content was published on May 28, 2013 Schadt’s technology paved the way for low-energy devices such as flat screen televisions, tablet computers and mobile phones now used by millions of people worldwide. The European Patent Office on Tuesday announced the winners, honoured for their contribution to social, economic and technological progress. Some 500 guests attended the ceremony in Amsterdam, including Her Royal…

US requests bank data from Julius Baer

This content was published on May 28, 2013 The US request for administrative assistance was made to the Swiss authorities under the terms of an existing double taxation agreement. Julius Baer has confirmed that it is the third Swiss bank to be targeted by the US in such a way following earlier requests for data relating to UBS and Credit Suisse clients. Switzerland…

Women increase presence in boardrooms

This content was published on May 27, 2013 The eighth such report said that up until now women had been “seriously underrepresented” in management positions in Switzerland, where women didn’t get the vote until 1971, but “finally, the situation appears to be changing”. Particular progress had been made, it said, among the 20 companies on the Swiss Market Index (SMI), where last year…

Middle class boosted by working women

This content was published on May 27, 2013 In real terms, the middle class – defined variously as those earning 70 to 150 per cent of the average wage, or the middle-earning 60 per cent of the population – has a considerably higher income today than in 1990. However it has lost ground in comparison to higher and lower level earners. Despite the…

European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

This content was published on May 26, 2013 The European Free Trade Association, of which Switzerland is a member, is an intergovernmental organisation which promotes free trade and the strengthening of economic relations. Its other members are Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Founded in 1960 and based in Geneva, EFTA has free trade accords with several countries. Apart from Switzerland, the other EFTA members are…

Gender testing to help avoid genetic diseases

This content was published on May 23, 2013 The test, developed in the United States, will be offered by the University of Basel starting in July, said a report in the Basler Zeitung newspaper confirmed by the university. Basel will likely be the only location in continental Europe to offer the test in the foreseeable future. The test is based on the principle…

Life in Jordan’s desert city

This content was published on May 22, 2013 Swiss photographer Olivier Vogelsang visited the Zaatari refugee camp in April 2013 and witnessed work by UNHCR and non-governmental organisations Terre des Hommes and Caritas for refugee children and families. The Zaatari refugee camp is about 70 kilometers north of the Jordanian capital Amman, near the town of Mafraq and 30 kilometers from the Syrian…

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