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US wants to buy ‘retired’ Swiss fighter jets for training purposes

This content was published on Dec 15, 2019 The American navy is in talks with the Swiss army to purchase 22 decommissioned F5 Tiger fighter jets to help train its pilots in air warfare.

French strike puts a damper on first run of Léman Express

This content was published on Dec 15, 2019 The inaugural train service of the cross-border Léman Express service was only able to make it as far as Geneva due to strikes in France.

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How Swiss tunnel technology is controlling pollution a continent away

This content was published on Dec 15, 2019 A Swiss programme based on technology developed for trans-Alpine tunnels has helped Chile become a leader in addressing vehicle smog.

Switzerland helps set standards for carbon markets as COP25 drags on

This content was published on Dec 14, 2019 The Alpine nation has taken on a leading role in the laying down principles that should govern a fair and robust carbon market.

Swiss government cracks down on air travel for federal employees

This content was published on Dec 14, 2019 From next year Swiss federal employees will be obliged to take the train for journeys shorter than six hours.

Swiss firms’ investments double abroad

This content was published on Dec 13, 2019 Companies in Switzerland invested double the amount abroad in 2018 than in 2017. But foreign investors withdrew capital from Switzerland.

Retail digital franc remains taboo for Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 13, 2019 Responding to a parliamentary question, the Federal Council on Friday said an ongoing project to produce a digital franc that is restricted for use by financial players was a more sensible option than a cryptocurrency for people to buy their groceries or other goods. Its report acknowledged claims that digital currencies could make payments more…

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UK election: ‘A goal in extra time is not a good way to do politics’

This content was published on Dec 13, 2019 What does the latest election result in Britain mean for the state of the country’s democracy?

UK election: ‘The hard work is only just beginning’

This content was published on Dec 13, 2019 Swiss newspapers agree that while the election victory was impressive, a reality check awaits voters hoping that the messy divorce is finally over.

Samuri solution identified for destructive fruit bug

This content was published on Dec 12, 2019 Fruit harvests, particularly pears, have been devastated by the Marmorated Tree Bug, an unwanted import from Asia. Thurgau, the second largest cantonal pear producer, has had a quarter of the crop decimated in 2019. The trail of destruction has also been witnessed in cantons Zurich, St Gallen, Aargau, Lucerne and Zug. The Swiss Fruit AssociationExternal…

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