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Swiss politicians provide good value for money

This content was published on Aug 27, 2004 A study of 20 parliaments found that Switzerland’s had the lowest operating costs, primarily because its part-time parliamentarians are paid so little. The study, carried out by Bern University’s Institute of Political Science, was based on information from the past legislative term – 1999 to 2003 – and related only to the House of Representatives.…

Chinese tourism survey

This content was published on Aug 27, 2004 But to capitalise on the Chinese market, regions and resorts will likely have to invest in infrastructure and become a little more hospitable. Lucerne, which has for many years geared itself towards the Asian market, is along with the nearby cable and mountain railway companies, including Titlis, hoping to benefit most from visiting Chinese tour…

Switzerland rolls out red carpet for the Chinese

This content was published on Aug 27, 2004 Swiss tourism officials are welcoming the group with open arms, hoping it will be the start of a friendly invasion of Chinese which could restore the industry’s flagging fortunes. Officially “tourists”, the first group actually consists of about 60 government representatives, VIPs and Chinese journalists. After a welcoming ceremony on Saturday, the group will be…

The language of leadership is not always English

This content was published on Aug 27, 2004 swissinfo asked professor and former CEO, Fritz Fahrni, why the Anglo-Saxons had fallen from favour, and which qualities were needed to run a Swiss firm successfully. Over the past few years, Swiss firms have flirted with high-profile executives who were brought in to turn around their flagging fortunes during the economic downturn. North American and…

Switzerland gets its own Jurassic Park

This content was published on Aug 26, 2004 The prints, which were made as the dinosaurs crossed a Jurassic beach over 150 million years ago, were found in the path of a planned motorway. “This is one of the most, if not the most, important track sites in the world,” said Wolfgang Hug, head of canton Jura’s palaeontology section. The footprints first came…

New ambassador sees way forward for South Africa

This content was published on Aug 26, 2004 In an interview with swissinfo, diplomat Viktor Christen says Pretoria has an important role to play in helping with the development of its poorer neighbours. Christen takes up his post on September 1 after four years as head of the Swiss mission in Colombia. He arrives in South Africa at a time of political stability…

Study finds hardship among Switzerland’s disabled

This content was published on Aug 26, 2004 The survey – the first of its kind in Europe – comes amid a debate about spending cuts and alleged abuses of the welfare system. According to the study by the Swiss National Science Foundation the current political debate about benefits for disabled people is too focused on financial aspects, and does not take account…

Swiss Re doubles first-half profit

This content was published on Aug 26, 2004 The Zurich-based company said on Thursday that low claims and strong investment income had contributed to the better-than-expected result. It comes five months after Swiss Re announced a return to profit, reporting net income of SFr1.7 billion for 2003 after two years in the red. In the first six months of 2004 Swiss Re benefited,…

Swiss cyclists may be forced to wear helmets

This content was published on Aug 25, 2004 But the Federal Roads Authority plan has been criticised by cycling associations, who are calling for alternative measures. Cycling helmets come in all colours and sizes, and at a price most people can afford. But while they are widely available, they remain as unappealing for some riders as car seat belts are for a large…

Exports boost Swiss machinery sales

This content was published on Aug 25, 2004 But the sector’s umbrella organisation, Swissmem, said the industry needed to overhaul its work practices to remain competitive. Orders increased by 11.7 per cent during the first six months of the year over the same period in 2003. Sales gained seven per cent. A 17.2 per cent rise in orders from abroad compensated for a…

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