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Credit Suisse bonuses rise as losses mount

This content was published on Mar 24, 2017 Switzerland’s second largest bank had to revise its earnings statement on Friday after settling a legal complaint from the National Credit Union Administration Board over the selling of mortgage-backed security loans in the United States. This resulted in an additional CHF272 million charge (after tax) for 2016. At the same time, the bank revealed it…

Fragile but resilient EU marks low-key anniversary

This content was published on Mar 24, 2017 Six decades after the signing of its founding treaty, the EU appears more fragile than ever. But a Swiss expert puts things in perspective.

Fewer trucks cross the Alps

This content was published on Mar 24, 2017 The Alpine Initiative, which calls for alpine transport to shift from road to rail in order to protect Switzerland’s mountains, was approved by voters in 1994 but has yet to be implemented.

Footloose billionaires head to Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 23, 2017 High quality of life and low taxes continue to lure the richest people in the world to Swiss soil.

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The tottering agora, or when the heart of democracy flickers

This content was published on Mar 23, 2017 The ancient Greeks were convinced that if an idea was to be able to count on universal support, it first had to prevail in the public evaluation of differing viewpoints. Making this ideal a reality was conditional on a number of clear requirements. There had to be the agora, the market place of ideas, a…

When science class produces real-world results

This content was published on Mar 23, 2017 Data from school science projects can become a unique and powerful resource for scientists.

Vevey winemakers’ festival takes shape

This content was published on Mar 22, 2017 “The dream is slowly taking shape,” Francois Margot, president of the Vevey Brotherhood of Winemakers, told reporters in the western Swiss town, located near the Lavaux wine region. The organisers of the traditional winemakers’ festivalExternal link, which began in its current form in 1797, presented their plans for the 2019 edition, which include a 20,000-seat…

People are living longer. Will it mean more work?

This content was published on Mar 22, 2017 International statistics add context to the interconnected debates in Switzerland over retirement age, longevity and pensions.

Digital future holds promises for train passengers

This content was published on Mar 22, 2017 The Swiss Federal Railways has presented its new business strategy, striving for more efficiency to cope with an increasing number of passengers.

Six things you should know about the watchmaking industry

This content was published on Mar 22, 2017 Why is Switzerland so dominant in this sector? How many Swiss watchmakers are there? Is Rolex the best known brand?

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