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Long commutes often an ‘economic necessity’

This content was published on Oct 30, 2015 Swiss researchers studying commuters in four European countries have found economic hardship or good transport systems explain why people spending a lot of time travelling to work. Their findings are presented in a new book.

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‘Ganesh’ watch wins top Swiss watchmaking prize

This content was published on Oct 30, 2015 Blancpain’s Ganesh watch won the GPHGExternal link Artistic Crafts Watch Prize for its use of the Japanese Shakudō alloy made of gold and copper, which was once used in samurai sword handles. The Shakudō alloy is then given a characteristic black patina by applying a solution called Rokushō. Blancpain also won artistic merit for its…

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Credit Suisse under US and Swiss scrutiny over FIFA

This content was published on Oct 30, 2015 In a small paragraph tucked into its third-quarter financial report released on Friday, Credit Suisse became the first bank to reveal that it was being investigated in the FIFA corruption case. Bank transactions receiving special attention involve individuals and entities associated with football’s governing body “including but not limited to certain persons and entities named…

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Swiss join Human Rights Council for third time

This content was published on Oct 28, 2015 The Geneva-based Human Rights CouncilExternal link was created in 2006 – the result of a Swiss initiative – to replace the UN Commission on Human Rights, which was widely seen as ineffective. Switzerland was previously a member from 2006-2009 and 2010-2013. It has been active within the council over the past two years, but its…

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The Swiss in charge of architecture and design at MoMA

This content was published on Oct 28, 2015 An art historian, Stierli was appointed chief curator of architecture and design at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, MoMA, and began his appointment in March 2015. Stierli is at the helm of a department whose catalogue includes two of America’s most significant collections by 20th century architects, like the Mies van der Rohe and…

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Brazilian FIFA official agrees to US extradition

This content was published on Oct 28, 2015 Marin, former president of the Brazilian Football Confederation, was arrested along with six other FIFA officials in May and has been in Swiss custody ever since. The US had submitted a request for his extradition in July based on an arrest warrant issued by the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. …

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UEFA-backed Swiss in race for top FIFA job

This content was published on Oct 28, 2015 The 45-year-old Swiss lawyer received the last-minute backing of the European football’s governing body UEFA, which was probably prompted by the 90-day suspension of its president and hot favourite Michel Platini. Even though Platini has been proposed as a candidate to FIFA he is currently barred from taking part in any football-related activities, including the…

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The Swiss who would be World Chocolate Master

This content was published on Oct 27, 2015 The 38-year-old Müller-Maras will be representing Switzerland at the finals in the French capital from October 28 to 30. Müller-Maras is currently director at the ‘Atelier du Chocolat’ at the Maison Cailler and was awarded her place in Paris by winning the Swiss Chocolate Masters back in January. In Paris the 19 most talented chocolatiers…

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Swiss producers reject meat warnings

This content was published on Oct 26, 2015 The WHO studyExternal link, published earlier in the day, said eating 50 grams of processed meat, such as bacon, sausages or ham, increased the incidence of colorectal cancer by 18%. It added that red meats were “probably carcinogenic,” but that detailed evidence was still lacking. Ruedi Hadorn, director of the Swiss Meat Industry AssociationExternal link,…

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