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Jungfrau Railways invests 70 million francs in new cable cars Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...
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Swiss stock exchange appoints new CEO
Swiss Stock Exchange SIX appoints Bjørn Sibbern as new CEO Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...
Read More »How the poorest country in Europe is integrating 120,000 Ukrainian refugees
No country has taken in as many Ukrainian refugees relative to its population as the Republic of Moldova. International organisations play an important role in supporting Ukrainians there. SWI swissinfo.ch visited a Swiss Red Cross partner project in the north of the country. This content was published on November 25, 2024 - 09:00 Vera...
Read More »Swiss to vote on healthcare funding rule changes
The rising cost of Switzerland’s compulsory health insurance is a major political issue. The government has hatched a plan aimed at improving incentives in the hope it will reduce the seemingly never ending rise in health insurance premiums. However, a number of people sceptical of the plan’s ability to deliver the saving have organised a vote against it, which takes place this weekend. Photo by Harald Hechler on Pexels.comThe plan is focused on how various...
Read More »Mercury found in all Tuna tested in Switzerland
Over recent weeks, mercury found in the tinned tuna sold across Europe has sparked a debate about the product. This week, RTS revealed the mercury levels of much of the tinned tuna sold in Switzerland. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Pexels.comRecent tests across Europe revealed that all of the nearly 150 brands of tuna tested contained mercury, with around 10% containing more than the legal limit of 1mg per kilogram. Tests conducted by RTS in Switzerland also...
Read More »Switzerland launches national digital inclusion alliance
The Swiss interior ministry estimates that around a third of society, including the elderly and people with disabilities, have difficulty grasping the basic functions of digital tools. Keystone / Christian Beutler Listen to the article...
Read More »Swiss Broadcasting Corporation to cut 1,000 jobs by 2029
The job cuts are part of the biggest transformation project in the SBC's history. Keystone / Anthony Anex Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language...
Read More »SUVs account for over half of all new automobiles on Swiss roads
In 2010, only 17% of all new cars were SUVs, the Comparis report noted. Keystone / Urs Flueeler Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...
Read More »How can Switzerland prepare for Trump 2.0?
As he did during his first term in office, president-elect Trump is pushing an "America First" foreign policy agenda. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Listen to the article Listening the article...
Read More »Corporate efforts to expand access to medicine stumble
The Access to Medicine Foundation has been assessing efforts to expand access to medicine by the 20 largest pharmaceutical companies since 2008. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Listen to the article...
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