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The Swiss machine industry waits for recovery

This content was published on Nov 16, 1999 The Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (Swissmem) says recovery is sluggish, with exports increasing by only one percent during the first nine months of the year and orders down by five percent. But the branch says it is optimistic and is counting on a clear improvement over the next few months. Swissmem says it…

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IMF says Swiss economy on right track

This content was published on Nov 15, 1999 The International Monetary Fund says Switzerland’s economy is on a positive track. Activity is strengthening, unemployment has declined rapidly and inflation is low. In its annual examination of the Swiss economy, the IMF says the policy task now is to provide conditions for a continued upswing with low inflation. Looking forward, improving external conditions and…

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“Last Minute” exhibition breaks taboos

This content was published on Nov 15, 1999

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Adtranz to cut 710 jobs in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 12, 1999 The international railway systems group Adtranz has announced it’s closing its two Swiss plants, with the loss of 710 jobs by May 2001. Unions representing the 475 workers at Pratteln near Basel and the 235 employees at Oerlikon near Zurich say the decision is unacceptable. “The unions will defend their members against closure,” said Charles…

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WWF warns about genetically-modifed trees

This content was published on Nov 12, 1999

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Government hopes new magazine will be quick step to equality

This content was published on Nov 11, 1999 The Office for Equal Opportunity has launched a new magazine aimed at promoting greater equality in the workplace. The magazine, called Paso Doble, will provide information on different schemes across the country. The new magazine Paso Doble — presented at a news conference on Thursday — is aimed first and foremost at Switzerland’s business and…

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Swatch launches appeal to save the “bug”

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Three Gorges project on track, Swiss firm says

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Swiss banks say image is improving

This content was published on Nov 10, 1999 The image of Swiss banks is improving within Switzerland after several poor years, according to a new survey. Mergers, job losses and closures led to falling popularity in past years, but the banks now appear to be on the rebound. The banks’ approval rating among the Swiss population rose to 52 percent, according to the…

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Workers and politicians fight Adtranz closures in Switzerland

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The Swiss machine industry waits for recovery

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IMF says Swiss economy on right track

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“Last Minute” exhibition breaks taboos

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Adtranz to cut 710 jobs in Switzerland

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WWF warns about genetically-modifed trees

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Government hopes new magazine will be quick step to equality

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Swatch launches appeal to save the “bug”

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Three Gorges project on track, Swiss firm says

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