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‘Crypto Nation’ Switzerland flexes muscles

This content was published on Mar 28, 2019 Swiss blockchain movers and shakers celebrate the milestones achieved so far but recognise that work still needs to be done to iron out kinks.

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Expat Swiss community hits 760,000

This content was published on Mar 28, 2019 The number of Swiss Abroad citizens grew by 1.1% to reach 760,200 at the end of last year. Most live in neighbouring countries and in the US.

Alarming number of HGVs fail Swiss spot checks

This content was published on Mar 28, 2019 The findings could add more fuel to demands from the Alpine InitiativeExternal link group to reduce the number of trucks travelling through Switzerland. The Swiss authorities are already struggling to fulfil the requirements of a 1994 public vote to restrict HGV traffic to 650,000 crossings of the Alps each year. The aim of the popular…

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Swiss gun tradition in the crossfire

This content was published on Mar 28, 2019 Emotions are running high ahead of a nationwide vote on reforming Swiss gun law. The outcome of the referendum will affect ties with the EU.

Swiss fear effects of 5G antennas

This content was published on Mar 28, 2019 Fifth-generation (5G) mobile communications antennas are starting to go up in Switzerland. Not everyone is happy about this.

Hunting for the cheapest mechanical watch in Baselworld

This content was published on Mar 28, 2019 The world’s biggest watch fair is where new luxury watches are launched. swissinfo.ch went looking for low-budget alternatives.

Switzerland’s oldest nuclear reactor to be decommissioned

This content was published on Mar 27, 2019 A mini nuclear reactor at the University of Basel will be dismantled in 2020. The research and educational unit first came into operation in 1959.

Parts of Zurich experience power cuts

This content was published on Mar 27, 2019 Lights went out in parts of Zurich's city centre on Wednesday afternoon. The main railway station and certain districts are affected.

Novartis faces questions about proxy voting independence

This content was published on Mar 27, 2019 Proxy votes submitted by shareholders ended up at Novartis headquarters instead of the elected representative ahead of the annual general meeting.

Swiss luxury brands embrace bitcoin

This content was published on Mar 27, 2019 One of Switzerland’s most prestigious hotels, a luxury car dealer and a wine merchant will soon start accepting payments in bitcoin.

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