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Jobless rate climbs a little higher

This content was published on Dec 9, 2009 Seco said that 163,950 people were jobless, an increase of 5,812 compared with the previous month, adding that the increase mainly affected those in the construction and hotel industry. It added that the increase was less than had been expected. In October, the unemployment rate was four per cent. Seco noted that when adjusted for…

Hedge funds value “culture” over tax breaks

This content was published on Dec 8, 2009 Talk of fund managers running away from higher British taxes has not yet amounted to much so far. And proposed new European Union financial rules may yet disadvantage Swiss-based operations. Property specialists, relocation firms and, occasionally, cantonal finance chiefs have been busy fuelling speculation that London hedge fund managers are not happy with the hiking…

Testosterone aggression link disputed

This content was published on Dec 8, 2009 The hormone instead encourages status-seeking behaviour, scientists at Zurich University and the University of London believe. The findings were reported in the journal Nature on Tuesday. The study involving 120 women also showed that conventional wisdom about the effects of the sexual hormone is so strong that people behave more aggressively if believe they have…

Swiss cut disability payments to Kosovo

This content was published on Dec 8, 2009 Accords with countries in the former Yugoslavia and with Turkey that govern payments to disabled workers once employed in Switzerland would also be renegotiated, Interior Minister Didier Burkhalter said. Switzerland pays pensions to roughly 59,000 people living abroad. About 43,000 of those are European Union nationals. A few hundred of payments go to people in…

Christmas shoppers optimistic despite clouds

This content was published on Dec 8, 2009 Surveys show shoppers are in the mood for splashing out on Christmas presents, while the pulse of retailers also looks healthier than a year ago. However, 2010 could be the year of frugality as the cost of living rises. Domestic consumption in Switzerland has held up relatively well so far during the economic downturn. One…

Women researchers remain in minority

This content was published on Dec 7, 2009 In 2007, 13 per cent of colleges were led by women, according to a report released by the Federal Statistics Office on Monday. The numbers were published as part of the “She Figures 2009” report. “While the numbers show that women’s participation in scientific research has generally been growing at a faster rate than men’s…

Green hope

This content was published on Dec 7, 2009 At the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen from December 7 to 18 about 200 countries are attempting to agree on a global climate accord. (Picture desk: Salome Weber, swissinfo.ch)

Switzerland has its word to say in Copenhagen

This content was published on Dec 6, 2009 The talks in the capital, Copenhagen, take place from December 7-18 and are considered key in sending a global message about reducing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2). Leuenberger is hoping for binding measures on emissions reduction and welcomes the increasing commitment from China and the United States in climate protection. swissinfo.ch: You are the longest-serving…

Fragmented cleantech sector “needs shake-up”

This content was published on Dec 6, 2009 A new umbrella group is attempting to bring a multitude of firms under one roof to better utilise Swiss manufacturing know-how in the drive to generate environmentally friendly innovations. The Swiss Cleantech Association will formally launch on Monday. A recent government survey estimates that the Swiss cleantech industry directly employs some 155,000 people and generates…

Poverty touches old and young in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 5, 2009 For socially disadvantaged pre-schoolers, missing out on the chance to attend a play group can be the first of a chain of missed opportunities that will ultimately lead to poor employment prospects and low income for life. A group of seven Swiss agencies with the common goal of combating poverty joined forces in Bern on…

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