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Swiss wary of Trump protectionism

This content was published on Dec 6, 2016 Swiss access to global markets will be a priority when President Schneider-Ammann has his first talk with US President-elect Trump.

High pesticide levels in imported Asian vegetables

This content was published on Dec 6, 2016 According to a Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) announcement on December 1, depending on the country of origin, between 20 to 53% of fresh vegetables and spices analysed failed to meet Swiss and European standards on pesticides. In total, of the close to 900 samples tested between 2012 and 2015, almost a third…

House approves plan giving priority to local job seekers

This content was published on Dec 5, 2016 Last week, the Senate voted for prioritising locals on the job market as a way of implementing the February 2014 vote to curb immigration from the EU. Its version of the compromise involved requiring employers to search for job candidates among unemployed locals before hiring from the EU, and justify any rejections in writing. However,…

Can agriculture manage without pesticides?

This content was published on Dec 5, 2016 More and more experts are convinced it would be possible to feed the planet using farming that is smaller scale, diversified and that forgoes the use of chemicals.

Why one Swiss farmer stopped using chemicals

This content was published on Dec 5, 2016 The total number of Swiss farms is declining, and more and more of the farms that remain are turning their back on conventional methods.

Miss Switzerland uses fame to ‘market’ good causes

This content was published on Dec 4, 2016 Two Miss Switzerlands are using their celebrity status to raise the profile of worthy projects.

Delivery to your – German neighbour’s – front door

This content was published on Dec 3, 2016 The unassuming German village of Gailingen am Hochrhein is home to an unusual business. Although it has few attractions to draw visitors, the place is a magnet for Swiss coming to pick up packages they’ve ordered through German websites. The packages are stored in the warehouse of Daniela Restle and Matthes Mitgau. A few years…

Where are the women in Swiss tech?

This content was published on Dec 2, 2016 (Photo: Boris Baldinger/boris-baldinger.com)

154,000 to use e-voting from next year

This content was published on Dec 2, 2016 Around 97,000 Swiss-based voters and 57,000 Swiss abroad will be able to use e-voting in the next nationwide vote on February 12, 2017.

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