Internal: Archive

Zurich claims Einstein as prodigious son

This content was published on Oct 10, 2005 The genius came within a whisker of proving his theory of relativity while at the institute and Zurich planted the seeds of his future radical political beliefs, a month-long exhibition at the institute reveals. The exhibition, which lasts until October 29, plots Einstein’s association with Zurich, where he studied, gained Swiss citizenship, met his wife…

WTO talks gather pace ahead of summit

This content was published on Oct 10, 2005 Swiss officials hope the move will help break the current impasse over agriculture and pave the way for a global WTO deal on lowering trade barriers. Trade ministers from at least 16 countries are scheduled to meet in Zurich on Monday at the request of the United States trade representative, Rob Portman. Economics Minister Joseph…

Death toll rises after Pakistan earthquake

This content was published on Oct 9, 2005 Switzerland has organised a first response to the catastrophe, sending three experts to evaluate the most urgent needs of the population, with more specialists on their way. The death toll from the earthquake rose to more than 30,000 in worst-hit Pakistan on Sunday, as rescuers dug out hundreds of dead children buried under schools and…

Swiss seeks savings with new regional carrier

This content was published on Oct 9, 2005 Swiss, which is being acquired by Germany’s Lufthansa, is under pressure from its new owner to cut costs. The Swiss board approved the creation of Swiss European Airlines recently. The company name was registered with the authorities in September, and a request for an airline operating certificate has been lodged with the Federal Office for…

Geneva seeks end to political logjam

This content was published on Oct 8, 2005 Beneath the surface of its well polished international veneer, Geneva is struggling to cope with a chronic housing shortage, high unemployment and crippling finances. Political paralysis set in four years ago when the Left lost control of parliament as the rightwing Swiss People’s Party made a grand entry, winning ten seats. Since then both the…

Time marches on at the Zytglogge

This content was published on Oct 8, 2005 This month sees the clock tower’s 600th anniversary and swissinfo went behind the scenes to see what makes the Zytglogge tick. Looking through the east window of the tower a few minutes before the hour, I can see little knots of tourists below, waiting expectantly for the oldest show in town to begin. The history…

ICRC links up with the business world

This content was published on Oct 8, 2005 It is the first time that the ICRC has established a long-term partnership with the private sector. The support group is part of a long-term aim to diversify the organisation’s funding sources. Each of the seven founding members of the group has pledged to give at least SFr3 million ($2.35 million) to the Geneva-based ICRC…

Swiss jobless rate causes some concern

This content was published on Oct 7, 2005 However, officials said that unemployment still remained low compared with other European countries. Last month the registered unemployment rate remained stable at a non-seasonally adjusted 3.6 per cent, said the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) on Friday. On a seasonally adjusted level it was also unchanged at 3.8 per cent. “210,999 people were registered…

Research shows sleep quality is hereditary

This content was published on Oct 7, 2005 The Lausanne University team’s findings, published on Friday in the scientific journal Science, could provide a basis for understanding how sleep is regulated in the different stages of human life. As well as identifying the presence of a “normal sleep” gene, the study found that vitamin A played a role in sleep quality. However, it…

Economists give less optimistic outlook

This content was published on Oct 6, 2005 Latest figures for the country’s economy are in line with predictions of banks and research centres. Experts said the sluggish world economy and high petrol prices were likely to affect the country’s export-oriented business. KOF said the Swiss economy had so far successfully managed to absorb the high prices for petroleum products, but it warned…

Internal: Archive

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Internal: Archive

More

Zurich claims Einstein as prodigious son

More

WTO talks gather pace ahead of summit

More

Death toll rises after Pakistan earthquake

More

Swiss seeks savings with new regional carrier

More

Geneva seeks end to political logjam

More

Time marches on at the Zytglogge

More

ICRC links up with the business world

More

Swiss jobless rate causes some concern

More

Research shows sleep quality is hereditary

More

Economists give less optimistic outlook

Popular Stories

Most Discussed