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Swiss research shows cow breed influences vegetation diversity

This content was published on Aug 19, 2019 Vegetation composition in pastures varies depending on the breed of cow that is grazing on it, according to a Swiss-led research study.

Gotthard tunnel closed due to accident

This content was published on Aug 19, 2019 The transalpine tunnel in central Switzerland is closed to traffic at both ends due to an accident on Monday afternoon.

The making of a Swiss footwear multinational

This content was published on Aug 19, 2019 Swiss footwear company On is making a name for itself in an industry that has been dominated by big players like Nike. What makes it different?

Nine out of ten Swiss are satisfied with their job

This content was published on Aug 19, 2019 The vast majority of Swiss people enjoy going to work. In a survey, 87% said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their job.

Domestic manufacturers contribute to “High Price” Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 18, 2019 The Schweiz am WochenendeExternal link newspaper on Sunday showed that it is not just foreign exporters who are charging more for their products in Switzerland. Swiss counterparts, such as Lindt & Sprüngli, dairy producer Emmi and potato snack manufacturer Zweifel, are also more expensive. Thomy mayonnaise is nearly 90% dearer in Switzerland than in Germany,…

Switzerland mulls honorary citizenship for WEF founder Schwab

This content was published on Aug 18, 2019 According to the newspaper, Maurer has asked his Swiss cabinet colleagues to consider conferring the honour on the German citizen. This would be an unusual move as Switzerland has no tradition of awarding national titles or awards. The idea is reportedly being supported by the canton of Graubünden, which has hosted WEFExternal link’s flagship event…

Swiss scientists enhance efficiency of gene editing technique

This content was published on Aug 17, 2019 The process of gene editing has been made possible by the development of the CRISPR-Cas technique that employs the Cas enzyme to cut out unwanted sections of DNA, guided to the correct spot by RNA molecules. Until now, scientists had been able to perform a maximum of seven gene edits in a cell at the…

Swiss pharma executive gets US sanction for insider trading

This content was published on Aug 16, 2019 The US Securities and Exchange Commission has fined Lorenz Erne, a former senior executive at Swiss pharmaceutical firm Roche, for insider trading.

Man on high wire above clouds, with mountaintops in background as well as gondola

Mass tourism: How we can live with it

This content was published on Aug 16, 2019 I’ve been realizing that the position I took on mass tourism a few weeks ago deserves a second look.

Further downward trend in asylum application numbers

This content was published on Aug 15, 2019 In the first half of 2019, Switzerland received 10% fewer asylum applications than the same period last year.

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