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Banks urged to bail out of controversial oil pipeline

This content was published on Feb 22, 2017 According to research from pressure group Food & Water Watch, Credit Suisse has financed three firms involved in the project to the tune of $340 million (CHF342 million). The NGO also believes Swiss rival UBS is involved to a similar extent, according to the 10 vor 10 news programme. US President Donald Trump has given…

Switzerland and Russia go back a long way

This content was published on Feb 22, 2017 The two nations share a surprisingly rich history. Here are five little-known ties that link them.

Big data and you: research projects begin

This content was published on Feb 21, 2017 The Swiss National Science Foundation launched 36 projectsExternal link on Tuesday focusing on big data, the large volume of data that can be analysed computationally to reveal patterns and trends, especially when it comes to human behaviour and interactions. A large-scale survey of big data methods in Swiss companies will be done in one project…

Swiss supermarkets enjoy big margins

This content was published on Feb 21, 2017 In 2015, both grossed well above their international counterparts. For Migros, the gross margin was 40.2%; for rival Coop, 29.8%. In 2016, the two grocery giants each had about CHF28 billion ($27.7 billion) in turnover, dwarfing their local competition. Price watchdogs are keeping an eye on the retailers. Patrick Ducrey, vice director of the Swiss…

‘Money plays growing role in Swiss democracy’

This content was published on Feb 21, 2017 The interview was conducted on the fringes of an international congress in Basel earlier this month. Prelicz held a workshop on how to make effective use of direct democracy in Switzerland. swissinfo.ch: What’s typical of Swiss civil society? Katharina Prelicz-Huber: There is a civic association for almost everything in Switzerland. Or, one can say that…

Politicians leave fewer young Swiss unhappy

This content was published on Feb 20, 2017 An online survey by the student-based Vimentis organisation found that 46% of respondents were discontented – down from 53% in the previous year. This compares with 36% who said they were happy and 18% undecided. The 55-64 age group and supporters of the rightwing Swiss People’s Party are more critical than the younger generation or…

Charging migrants for being allowed in

This content was published on Feb 20, 2017 Should migrants be charged a fee for being accepted in Switzerland? (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

Geneva interns take part in global protest

This content was published on Feb 20, 2017 Some 100 interns protested outside the United Nations European headquarters on Monday as part of a global initiative to highlight the problem of unpaid internships.

Hunting wolves in the laboratory

This content was published on Feb 20, 2017 While debating what to do with wolves is relatively is easy, it’s much harder working out their movements and exact numbers. Enter the geneticists.

How to solve the crisis of science

This content was published on Feb 19, 2017 A leading public health expert tells swissinfo.ch how modern science can be put back on track for the greater good of society.

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