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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…

WWF warns about genetically-modifed trees

This content was published on Nov 12, 1999

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…

Swatch launches appeal to save the “bug”

This content was published on Nov 11, 1999

Three Gorges project on track, Swiss firm says

This content was published on Nov 11, 1999

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…

Preparations begin for Basel Carnival

This content was published on Nov 10, 1999

No “discount” WTO membership for China

This content was published on Nov 9, 1999 Swiss Economics Minister Pascal Couchepin Tuesday came out in support of China’s membership of the Geneva-based World Trade Organisation, but added that there should be no “discount” arrangements for Beijing. “China is a major power in the world and should become a full WTO member – perhaps provisionally at first – with all the rights…

Swissair installs new insulation in MD-11 fleet

This content was published on Nov 9, 1999 (AP) — Swissair said Tuesday it is replacing Mylar insulation in its MD-11 jets with a “particularly fire-resistant” new material. The first plane refitted with Tedlar insulation in the cockpit and cabin sections will go into service in mid-November, the airline said in a statement. “This task is undertaken at Swissair’s initiative and is based…

Post-Cold War eastern Europe sees major Swiss investments

This content was published on Nov 9, 1999

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