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A job relocation that’s out of this world

This content was published on Feb 12, 2010 Richard Dindo’s The Marsdreamers opens in cinemas this week and looks at the reasons – and realistic chances – of achieving something that until recently has been limited to science fiction. Zurich-born Dindo, who has been directing documentaries for 40 years, describes the film as “a declaration of love to Mother Earth”. The Marsdreamers could…

Greek woes and rising franc harm Swiss exports

This content was published on Feb 11, 2010 Swiss exports slumped alarmingly last year, a trend that looks set to continue. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) continues to intervene, but has dropped its policy of setting a fixed target for the franc against the euro. The euro has taken a pasting in recent weeks as doubts grow about European Union member Greece’s ability…

Scientists call for reforms to UN climate body

This content was published on Feb 11, 2010 The scientists, who include Switzerland’s Thomas Stocker, published their series of recommendations in Thursday’s edition of Nature. It follows recent furores about e-mails and false forecasts on glaciers. In the article, “IPCC: cherish it, tweak it or scrap it”, the suggestions range from reaffirming the panel’s governing principles to increasing the number and speed of…

Swiss chocolate profits melt away

This content was published on Feb 10, 2010 According to Chocosuisse, Switzerland’s association of chocolate producers, the industry in 2009 “had to swallow losses” for the first time in six years. Sales of the association’s 18 members last year were down 5.9 per cent to 174,109 tons. That is the equivalent of 110 million fewer Toblerone bars sold over the counter compared with…

Grey pride

This content was published on Feb 10, 2010 Switzerland's older generation in its golden years. With life expectancy increasing, the time after retirement has a new importance.

Papiliorama – the Swiss Butterfly Garden

This content was published on Feb 10, 2010 The Swiss Butterfly Garden with its tropical trees and plants, recreates natural surroundings over 60 species of butterflies and humming birds. The Jungle Trek and the Nocturama make it a good destination for a family outing.

Cheese industry defies economic crisis

This content was published on Feb 10, 2010 Top export – once again – was Emmental AOC, despite suffering an 8.6 per cent fall in orders, according to Switzerland Cheese Marketing on Wednesday. Roughly every third kilogram of exported cheese was Emmental. Exports to Europe saw an increase of 4.6 per cent, but those to the United States plummeted by 24.3 per cent.…

Arms exports reach new record

This content was published on Feb 10, 2010 Arms were exported to 74 countries and sales increased to SFr727.7 million ($683 million), according to figures released by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) on Wednesday. In contrast, overall commodity exports dropped by 13.5 per cent compared with 2008. Switzerland’s five top arms customers were Germany, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Britain and Belgium. Most…

Solar Impulse finds new nest at Payerne

This content was published on Feb 10, 2010 On Tuesday the 64-metre wing was re-assembled after it had been safely transported in three sections from Dübendorf to Payerne airfields. The first major test flight is due in mid-March with the long-term aim of flying around the world set for 2012. “We were happy at Dübendorf [in canton Zurich], but Payerne is ideal for…

Oerlikon seeks out stability with new CEO

This content was published on Feb 10, 2010 Michael Buscher will replace interim chief executive Hans Ziegler, a turn-around expert who was appointed in August after a string of disappointing results. Buscher, a German citizen who has lived in Switzerland since 2003, will join the group, which is based in Pfäffikon in canton Schwyz, in May. “Dr Buscher’s appointment is yet another step…

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