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More than three out of four parliamentarians paid for honorary posts

This content was published on Jan 12, 2020 Elected representatives at the national level hold an average of seven honorary positions each, of which almost half are financially remunerated.

Swiss researchers identify means to reduce risk of man-made earthquakes

This content was published on Jan 11, 2020 Identifying the kind of fault or tectonic forces in an underground reservoir can reduce the risk of tremors caused by geothermal energy.

A Nigerian with a dream becomes a priest in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 11, 2020 As a child in rural Nigeria, Gerald Chukwudi Ani struggled to realise his dream, but now he is a priest in Switzerland.

Doctoral student among those killed in plane shot down in Iran

This content was published on Jan 11, 2020 A doctoral student at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ) and his partner were among the 176 passengers of the Ukranian airlines plane that was shot down on Wednesday.

Swiss scientists make 18-carat ‘plastic gold’

This content was published on Jan 10, 2020 Researchers at ETH Zurich have created 18-carat light gold which can be used for watches, jewellery and electronics.

Wolf killed by Swiss mountain train

This content was published on Jan 10, 2020 A female wolf has been hit and killed by a Rhaetian Railways train in southeastern Switzerland, local officials have announced.

Swiss unemployment drops to new low

This content was published on Jan 10, 2020 The Swiss unemployment rate fell to 2.3% in 2019, according to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

Crypto determined to emerge from the shadows

This content was published on Jan 10, 2020 The blockchain industry is redoubling efforts to engage with policy makers at the Crypto Finance Conference in St Moritz.

Nestlé struggles to win over baby formula critics

This content was published on Jan 10, 2020 For Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé, diversifying its infant formula offerings harbours great promise. But industry critics are sceptical.

Union federation chief Pierre-Yves Maillard and vice-president Vania Alleva

Swiss unions call for ‘social agenda’ in EU relations

This content was published on Jan 9, 2020 Switzerland’s biggest trade union group has repeated its warning that any deal reached with the EU must protect wages from cross-border competition.

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