Internal: Archive

Alpine nations step up joint research project

This content was published on Oct 12, 1999 Switzerland and five other Alpine nations agreed Tuesday to set up a focussed research project that will assess the impact of increasing traffic on mountain regions, as well as the consequences of growing urbanisation in Alpine territories. Research scientists from France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovenia and Switzerland agreed to improve joint research efforts and announced…

Frankfurt book fair opens doors

This content was published on Oct 12, 1999 The Frankfurt book fair, often described as the world’s biggest book show, opened its doors in the German city Tuesday. Well over 6000 international publishers – among them 120 from Switzerland – are presenting their works and services both to commercial and individual visitors. Swiss publishers and representatives of major Swiss book stores are highlighting…

Moderate recovery in Swiss exports to Asia

This content was published on Oct 12, 1999 Swiss exports to Asia recovered slightly in the first six months of this year, climbing 2.2 percent but remaining well below the level seen before the Asian financial crisis. The Federal Customs Office said Tuesday that exports increased in all key Asian markets, except for Thailand and Hong Kong. The total value of goods exported…

Government wants balanced budget and moderate tax reform

This content was published on Oct 11, 1999 The Swiss government says that balancing the budget and moderate tax reform aimed at attracting foreign investments should be among the key priorities of Switzerland’s financial policy in the coming years. Presenting the government’s financial policy outline Monday, Finance Minister Kaspar Villiger said the main targets should be to keep a firm grip on government…

Swiss banks ready for new millennium

This content was published on Oct 11, 1999 (AP) — Switzerland’s banking regulator on Monday gave the Swiss financial sector’s preparations for the change of millennium a clean bill of health. Some 98 percent of the country’s financial institutions have successfully completed steps to forestall problems with the so-called millennium bug, the Swiss Federal Banking Commission said in a statement. Final tests are…

Swiss-based Universal Postal Union celebrates 125th anniversary

This content was published on Oct 8, 1999 One of the least-known international organisations in Switzerland, the Universal Postal Union, is this weekend celebrating its 125th anniversary. Based in the Swiss capital Berne, the United Nations agency exists to ensure universal services for all its members and it has faced a number of challenges. The UPU is rolling out the red carpet this…

Health minister concerned by 3.8 percent insurance hike

This content was published on Oct 8, 1999 Health Minister Ruth Dreifuss expressed concern Friday about continuing pressure of health care costs on average Swiss families, saying next year’s increase meant that many families would not be able to afford any further premium increases. Dreifuss said she would now push for a new system under which premium payments would be linked to people’s…

Geneva hosts giant telecommunications show

This content was published on Oct 8, 1999 One of the world’s biggest telecommunications shows, known as Telecom 99 & Interactive 99, opened in Geneva Sunday, with international leaders warning of a divide between those countries which have, and those which do not have, high-tech know-how and the latest technology. More than 1,000 exhibitors from 50 nations are showing off their newest products…

Nestlé sells part of frozen food business

This content was published on Oct 8, 1999 (AP) — Swiss food and drinks giant Nestlé said Friday it has concluded negotiations with EQT Scandinavia BV to sell its Findus brand and parts of its frozen food business in Europe. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Nestlé said the transaction includes all of its frozen food activities in Britain and Scandinavia, as…

Swiss top academics honoured by Latsis Foundation

This content was published on Oct 7, 1999

Internal: Archive

Popular Stories

Most Discussed