Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Highest bridge in Europe opens

2017-06-26

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The highest bridge in Europe has been officially opened after taking 5 years to build. The Tamina Bridge connects the Swiss villages of Pfäfers and Valens in canton St Gallen. It cost CHF56 million. (SRF/swisisnfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to …

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Switzerland most expensive in Europe, but not for everything says new study

2017-06-23

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2017-06-23

Few who have visited or lived in Switzerland will be particularly surprised to hear that Switzerland is the most expensive place in Europe. However the price differences are quite eye opening. The recently published Eurostat price level study ranks Switzerland as the most expensive overall, well ahead of second and third placed Iceland and Norway.

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For the first time many Swiss commercial apprenticeship positions to be left vacant

2017-06-22

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2017-06-22

Normally commercial apprenticeship positions in Switzerland are snapped up nearly one year in advance. However this year many will be left vacant according to Zurich newspaper NZZ am Sonntag.

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Mike Amey, Portfolio-Manager bei Pimco in London

2017-06-22

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Die Brexit-Verhandlungen haben diese Woche begonnen. Pimco-Anlageexperte Mike Amey sagt im cash-Video-Interview, weshalb bis Ende Jahr mehr Klarheit im Dossier herrschen wird und was dies für die Finanzmärkte bedeutet.

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Swiss cities ranked among world’s most expensive

2017-06-22

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2017-06-22

Zurich, Geneva, and Bern are among the top ten most expensive cities in the world for expatriates, according to a survey by consulting company Mercer. Only three European cities remain in the top ten list, all of them in Switzerland. Zurich was ranked fourth, Geneva seventh, and the Swiss capital tenth in the surveyexternal link, published on Wednesday.

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Tenacity: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Cricket is a game of pure tenacity, being fixed to your end goal of taking a wicket or reaching that boundary not matter what the other team throws at you. Investec ambassador Stuart Broad on how being tenacious helps his game

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Performance: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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You have to move with the times to stay at the top of the world stage. Cricket idol, Investec Ambassador Stuart Broad on constantly challenging himself to achieve his goals.

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Passion: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Investec Ambassador Stuart Broad on how passion brings our team together for one common goal – to win Test Matches for England.

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Innovation: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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To take a crucial wicket, you need to be innovative, to surprise your competitors, to bring out a skill they’ve never seen before. England Cricketer and Investec Ambassador Stuart Broad on the exciting Innovations happening in Test Cricket.

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Focus: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Focus can be the difference between winning and losing. Cricket great, Investec ambassador Stuart on how staying focused impacts his game.

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Drive: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Push forwards at all opportunities, have the belief in yourself to get where you want to be and stay there. Cricket icon, Investec ambassador Stuart Broad on being driven to achieve his goals, playing 100 Test Matches for England.

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Commitment: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Commitment takes wickets and wins Test Matches. Investec Ambassador and Cricket legend Stuart Broad on how 100% commitment helps him achieve his goals.

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Ambition: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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England Cricket star Stuart Broad on achieving his dream of playing Test Cricket. “Talent is nothing without ambition to always better your game, to want to win every match, you need to be extremely ambitious.”

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Traffic noise increases risks of heart illnesses and diabetes

2017-06-21

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2017-06-21

Traffic noise from cars, lorries, trains and planes can have negative health consequences, such as increased risk of heart-related illnesses and diabetes, according to a long-term study of the impact of noise pollution on the Swiss population. Researchers taking part in the SiRENE study, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF), found that road noise had the greatest impact on cardio-vascular illnesses.

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Novartis chief cools on US after visa crackdown

2017-06-21

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2017-06-21

Novartis has rejected overtures from United States President Donald Trump to increase jobs in the US, citing work visa restrictions as a reason. In a newspaper interview, chief executive Joe Jimenez said Switzerland and Europe were more attractive for the pharmaceutical firm.

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Swiss rail experiments with first-class upgrades

2017-06-20

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2017-06-20

Should second-class travellers be upgraded to first for less than cost-price?(KEYSTONE/Urs Flueeler) A trial project on Swiss trains has allowed passengers to enjoy cheap upgrades while relieving congestion in crowded carriages. Debates about fairness have already begun. class='lead-text'>First-class tickets on Swiss trains often cost about twice as much as their second-class equivalents. For example, while a full-price,...

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New Actelion CEO feels adrenaline rush

2017-06-20

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2017-06-20

The American pharmaceutical multinational, which operates more than 250 companies and paid $30 billion to take over the relatively small Actelion, put Jane Griffiths of Britain in charge of running its newest Swiss acquisition.

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Concern over pesticides in drinking supplies

2017-06-19

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2017-06-19

Higher-than-normal levels of pesticides have been found in 20% of the nation’s drinking water supplies from groundwater, prompting industry calls for tougher action to cut the costs of treating the water.class='lead-text'>A fifth of the samples seen in national monitoring data contained pesticide levels higher than the acceptable limit of 0.1 microgram (0.001 milligram) per liter. Some measurement points even exceeded 70%, Swiss newspaper NZZ am...

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UberPop drivers in Zurich operating outside the law

2017-06-18

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2017-06-18

UberPop drivers who do not hold an official professional taxi licence are operating illegally, according to the government in Zurich. They need to get a permit or risk facing punishment. Even if they readily meet the conditions set by Uber – having a four-door car, being at least 21 years old – not having a taxi licence means they are operating outside Swiss law, said the Zurich executive, responding to a parliamentary question.

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Parking clampdown in Zurich yields windfall

2017-06-18

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2017-06-18

Traffic police issued 21% more parking tickets in Zurich last year as the city dropped its ten-minute grace period for tardy motorists. The policy change was largely responsible for a CHF3.3 million ($3.4 million) penalty bonus that seems to have taken the authorities by surprise.

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