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Swiss watchmakers start to feel the pinch

This content was published on Nov 25, 2015 After years of unbridled growth, the Swiss watchmaking industry is experiencing a slowdown not seen since the 2009 economic crisis.

Germany turns over stolen Swiss bank data to Greece

This content was published on Nov 25, 2015 German state of North Rhine-Westphalia hands over stolen Swiss bank data to Greece to aid their hunt for tax evaders.

Sales are up, thanks to Einstein

This content was published on Nov 25, 2015 At the time, it was almost impossible to find a trace of Einstein in the Swiss capital. Businesses in Bern decided it was time they embraced the memory of the famous former-resident. The museum’s exhibition was extremely successful, and was moved to the Einstein Museum. (Photos: Christoph Balsiger)

Einstein and the relativity of tourism exploitation

This content was published on Nov 25, 2015 “Can you walk through walls?” Karl Höb, one of Ulm’s city guides asks at the beginning of his guided tour. Like Bern, the southern German town of Ulm was also once home to the famous physicist. The walls the guide refers to are now nothing more than symbolic however. The house where Albert Einstein was…

Syngenta plays coy with numerous suitors

This content was published on Nov 25, 2015 Syngenta bosses go on the record to explain their consolidation policy in light of failed Monsanto takeover bids.

Participatory democracy

This content was published on Nov 25, 2015 The three-day event, hosted by the Arizona State University in Phoenix on December 3-5, brings together researchers, academics and policy-makers under the title ‘By the People: Participatory democracy, public engagement and citizenship education’. For further details click hereExternal link.

Expensive Swiss franc tests central bank

This content was published on Nov 24, 2015 For mountaineers high in the Swiss Alps, the path ahead sometimes looks perilous, whichever way they turn.

Fruit fly researcher wins CHF100,000 science prize

This content was published on Nov 24, 2015 The British scientist specialises in studying the molecular pathway of odours from the nose to the brain of insects. He aims to identify how a certain substance stimulates the brain and subsequently provokes particular behaviours in fruit flies. The results from his work could promote a better understanding of human behaviour too. “Although the fruit…

Footpath impasse is a ‘slap in the face’ for voters

This content was published on Nov 24, 2015 The Swiss vote on pretty much everything. But implementing controversial local ballot box decisions can be a major headache.

Stem cells: a miracle cure?

This content was published on Nov 22, 2015

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