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Hundreds of mushroom species face extinction

This content was published on Sep 5, 2007 The Federal Environment Office has published the first-ever red list detailing the 937 known species facing possible extinction in the country. There are approximately 5,000 species of mushrooms in Switzerland that are visible to the human eye. “There is a high diversity of mushroom species thanks to the country’s geographical diversity and different climates,” said…

Migros gets green light to buy discount chain

This content was published on Sep 4, 2007 Both accepted the shackles imposed by the Federal Competition Commission but criticised the seven-year compliance period. The merger further consolidates a market recently infiltrated by German rivals. Migros will now purchase 70 per cent of Denner’s shares with the remainder being retained by the family of the discount chain’s CEO, Philippe Gaydoul. When the deal…

Authorities give GM crop trials the green light

This content was published on Sep 4, 2007 It said on Tuesday that two teams could carry out three GM field experiments near Zurich and Lausanne, including observations of potential crossbreeding between wheat and wild grass, but only under “very strict conditions”. Official appeals against the experiments can still be lodged with the Federal Court within the next 30 days – but only…

Nestlé swallows Swiss water firm Henniez

This content was published on Sep 4, 2007 Nestlé said in a statement on Tuesday that it was buying a 62 per cent stake in the popular Swiss brand from the Rouge family at SFr3,000 per share. Nestle will then launch a public tender offer for the remaining listed shares of the family-run firm at SFr5,303 francs per share, below the company’s closing…

Swisscom follows EU lead to cut roaming fee

This content was published on Sep 3, 2007 The company could lose at least SFr50 million ($30.4 million) in revenues next year in response to new European Union rules. One of Switzerland’s other big mobile providers, Sunrise, has already followed suit. Swisscom is not bound by EU law because Switzerland is not an EU member but reacted as European competitors began to cut…

1000 Peace Women

This content was published on Sep 3, 2007 The Swiss initiative “1,000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize” nominated women activists from over 150 countries for the 2005 prize. The nomination and the subsequent publication of a book, “1,000 Peace Women Across the Globe”, made their names known.

In search of the trend flavours of the future

This content was published on Sep 3, 2007 Givaudan, the Geneva-based world leader in flavours and fragrances featured them all at a presentation on trend identification in flavours at one of its research centres near Zurich. While some people might scoff at the idea of making your own noodles from a liquid that comes out of what looks like a small plastic bottle…

Swiss struggle to close “productivity gap”

This content was published on Sep 3, 2007 A report published by the Geneva-based International Labour Organization shows average per capita output of $41,310 (SFr49,815) – a figure dwarfed by the French with their 35-hour week. Workers in France ($54,609), Austria ($48,162), Italy ($46,154) and Germany ($42,345) easily outstrip their Swiss counterparts. They are also far more productive for each hour worked: the…

Spending cuts clip air force wings

This content was published on Sep 2, 2007 It comes as the air force is undergoing a re-organisation and amid continuing public protests over noise pollution from military airports. The air force currently has 40 professional pilots for its F/A 18 fighter jets and looks set to lose another four staff who have handed in their notice, says air force spokesman Jürg Nussbaum.…

Next national exhibition could explore myth

This content was published on Sep 2, 2007 Marco Solari talks to swissinfo about how his plan could promote his canton, help create a stronger sense of Swiss identity and bring the country together. Born and raised in Bern, his student years spent in Geneva, a professional life in Ticino and Zurich – Solari is considered by many people to be a builder…

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