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Consumers develop taste for bottled water

This content was published on Nov 16, 2005 But while local brands are doing well at home, they are struggling to gain a toehold on the thriving international market for bottled waters. Switzerland is known for its abundance of water resources. Its rivers, lakes and mountain streams feature on practically every tourist brochure and contribute to the country’s image. A wealth of statistics…

Farmers divided over GM technology

This content was published on Nov 16, 2005 While some are enthusiastic about GMOs, others say more research has to be done into their effects on farming and produce. The government has recommended rejecting the moratorium, saying that it is not necessary given the country’s already strict legislation on gene technology. This position has been backed up by a slim majority in parliament,…

Double “yes” seems likely ahead of vote

This content was published on Nov 16, 2005 The second and final survey commissioned by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation indicates that the two proposals will probably be passed on November 27. The poll shows that the “no” campaign against Sunday trading has gained ground since October. Opposition to changing the country’s labour laws to accommodate extra opening times for some shops has increased…

Swiss president censored by Tunisia

This content was published on Nov 16, 2005 Schmid’s comments at the opening of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis drew lengthy applause from delegates who were his only audience. “It is, quite frankly, unacceptable for the United Nations to continue to include among its members states which imprison citizens for the sole reason that they have criticised their…

Liquidator works away to wind up Swissair

This content was published on Nov 16, 2005 Wüthrich warns that it could take up to another decade before all the issues relating to the bankruptcy can be finally laid to rest. These include lawsuits against former board members of the SAirGroup regarding payments made to other companies shortly before the spectacular grounding of Swissair on October 2, 2002 over a lack of…

Tunisian authorities scuffle with foreign media

This content was published on Nov 15, 2005 On the eve of the summit in Tunis, such coercion has increased but the Swiss said they hoped that the proceedings, which open on Wednesday, would not be a step backwards. “Welcome to the country of tolerance, solidarity, openness and dialogue”, proclaimed the banner fluttering between two palm trees just outside the airport. On Friday…

“Made in Switzerland” wants entrepreneurs

This content was published on Nov 15, 2005 This was the message of a one-day conference in the capital Bern, devoted to Swiss manufacturing of the future, or simply put “made in Switzerland”. While industrial activity in Switzerland is flourishing at present, particularly in engineering – the leading export sector – there can be no room for complacency, experts said. Figures show that…

Swiss workers top the stress league in Europe

This content was published on Nov 15, 2005 More than one third of Swiss workers said they were either stressed or very stressed, with young people among the most affected. Switzerland and Sweden recorded the highest incidence of workplace stress at 33 per cent of people surveyed, according to the World at Work Survey, published by global recruitment agency Kelly Services. This placed…

Merger creates biggest building company

This content was published on Nov 15, 2005 The new group, with annual turnover of SFr2.7 billion ($2.1 billion), will be called Implenia. In a joint statement released on Tuesday, the two companies said that Implenia would be the “incontestable number one” in Swiss construction, with a combined stock value of around SFr360 million and around 6,500 employees. “The most important company in…

Alpine transport ministers follow Swiss lead

This content was published on Nov 14, 2005 The ministers agreed to consider a Swiss plan to develop a transit exchange, possibly with a reservation system that would help improve the flow of goods. Representatives from France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland convened on Monday in Sedrun, canton Graubünden. Swiss Transport Minister Moritz Leuenberger presented the results of a study showing that…

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