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Swiss call for WTO flexibility on agriculture

This content was published on Jun 3, 2005 Senior Swiss trade official Luzius Wasescha said a refusal not to take into account differences between countries during negotiations on agriculture could cause problems. Wasescha was speaking on Friday after the latest round of negotiations at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) aimed at reforming agricultural policy. “The success of the ministerial conference in Hong Kong…

Reaching the end of the “last mile”?

This content was published on Jun 3, 2005 Following a vote by the House of Representatives to largely end monopoly rights to the last stretch of cable connecting households and exchanges, a Senate committee has also followed suit. The full Senate is now due to rule on the issue, before the end of the current session of parliament. Swisscom continues to argue loudly…

Saying “yes!” to budding businesses

This content was published on Jun 3, 2005 Twenty-three micro businesses set up by secondary school pupils in German-speaking Switzerland will be battling for the title of Best Swiss Enterprise. The competition is organised by Young Enterprise Switzerland (YES!), a donor-funded association, which offers young people aged 16-20 assistance with formally founding mini businesses as part of their economics courses. During the one-year…

Trust me, I’m a Swiss scientist

This content was published on Jun 2, 2005 The research, in this week’s edition of Nature, could lead to a better understanding of mental problems associated with social dysfunctions such as phobias and autism. “Of course, this finding could be misused,” said Ernst Fehr, the senior researcher in the study, thus anticipating most people’s first reactions and consequent plans to make their millions.…

Innovative businesses win Swiss economic prize

This content was published on Jun 2, 2005 The prizes, worth a total of SFr75,000 ($59,900), were awarded at this year’s Swiss Economic Forum in Thun. Helvetic Airways AG, which flies to European destinations for a fixed price of €119, has established itself as a popular brand in Switzerland. Its magenta coloured billboard ads catch the eye as much for their content as…

Federal administration has to tighten its belt

This content was published on Jun 2, 2005 Opposed by the Left and the Greens, the spending cuts programme will primarily affect funding for the civil service, the armed forces, asylum and transport infrastructure. The Senate gave its approval to the cutbacks in the spring session. Following changes by the House of Representatives the package will now return to the Senate for further…

Globalisation fires minds in Fribourg

This content was published on Jun 2, 2005 The second Swiss Social Forum, which is expected to attract around 1,000 people, will also examine ways for Switzerland to improve conditions in developing countries. “We live in a globalised world, and certain economic and political decisions taken in Switzerland can have repercussions almost anywhere on the planet,” said Erica Hennequin, a member of the…

Swiss set to join Star Alliance

This content was published on Jun 2, 2005 As an independent airline, Swiss tried in vain to be accepted into a global alliance. After it announced in March that it was being taken over by Germany’s Lufthansa, entry into Star Alliance had been expected. The announcement comes exactly one year after the loss-making Swiss pulled out of negotiations to join the rival British…

Dentists open wide to the future

This content was published on Jun 2, 2005 The double shock of a drilling session followed by a hefty invoice is one reason why some patients avoid the dreaded chair, or seek cheaper treatment abroad. However, a visit to this year’s DENTAL 2005 exhibition in Basel offers even confirmed “dentaphobes” a glimpse of a world where those annual visits are no longer a…

Swisscom initiative helps “lost” users

This content was published on Jun 1, 2005 Economics Minister Joseph Deiss has welcomed the initiative, which will provide courses in how to reap the full benefits of mobile phones and the internet. Swisscom says the possibilities of the latest telecommunications instruments are enormous and understanding how to use them is easier than people usually think. All it needs is for someone to…

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