Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Planning bosses use drones to spy on people

2016-04-08

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You need planning permission for even minor changes to your property in Switzerland. The authorities in Lucerne are seeing red because people are buliding lakeside bathing huts without seeking permission. So they’ve sent out drones to have a closer look. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role …

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A future for female farmers

2016-04-07

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From agricultural law to baking bread, a school for female farmers high on a mountain in canton Uri teaches all the skills needed to run a farm. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) It’s not the first school of its kind in the canton of Uri. Between 1946 and 1996 there was a training programme in the Reuss valley in … Continue reading »

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Demolished historic farm must be rebuilt

2016-04-07

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Last year, someone made the mistake of demolishing a 450-year-old farmhouse near Zurich. Now a court has ordered that it be restored to its original state. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. …

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Fritz Zurbrügg, Vizepräsident der Schweizerischen Nationalbank

2016-04-06

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Fritz Zurbrügg über die neue 50-Franken-Note.

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Stephan Rietiker, CEO Lifewatch

2016-04-05

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Stephan Rietiker über die geplante Lifewatch-Kapitalerhöhung.

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George Friedman: Russia Will Be Ready to Invade Ukraine Again by 2017

2016-04-05

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George Friedman writes the free weekly column “This Week in Geopolitics” (http://www.mauldineconomics.com/subscribe-twig) for Mauldin Economics. Subscribe now and get an in-depth view of the forces that will drive events and investors in the next year, decade, or even a century from now. — When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his air force to withdraw from …

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Olaf Lang, Vergütungsexperte Willis Towers Watson

2016-04-05

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Olaf Lang über die Schweizer CEO-Löhne 2015.

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Rejected asylum seekers who go into hiding

2016-04-05

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Sometimes asylum seekers go underground, as they have no hope of getting official refugee status. They’re known as “sans papiers” (without papers). (SRF/swissinfo.ch) Asylum is only granted to those who face persecution or imprisonment in their country of origin for reasons of race, religion or nationality or because of their political views. Most asylum seekers …

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Living in a church

2016-04-05

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Many churches are listed buildings, so pulling them down is not an option. A number of parishes now want to revive empty churches by converting them into homes. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on …

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Q&A with George Friedman | 04/05/16

2016-04-05

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Send your questions for George Friedman to Mauldin Economics on Twitter (@mauldinecon) with the hashtag #TWIG. Every week, we’ll pick the most interesting questions and have George Friedman answer them in this video series. Stay tuned!

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Aircraft wreckage discovered 70 years later

2016-04-05

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Divers have found a historic aircraft in Lake Lucerne, which crashed in 1941 and was deemed lost – until today. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos …

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Johann Gevers, CEO und Gründer der Monetas AG

2016-04-05

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Johann Gevers erklärt,  was Kryptofinanz-Technologie ist und wieso ausgerechnet in Zug ein «Crypto Valley» entstehen soll.

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Irish rugby greats join us at Investec Dublin

2016-04-04

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Irish rugby alumni Ronan O’Gara and Gordon D’Arcy recently joined us in our Dublin offices, giving their insights on the game and sharing some of their fondest rugby memories

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English Cricketers in Nyanga: An Out of the Ordinary Challenge

2016-04-03

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Young Nyanga footballers challenge the touring English cricket team to a game of football on their turf. Find out what happened when two unlikely opponents met at the Nyanga stadium, for a day of football, fun and changing of perspectives. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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Church bells ring out in harmony

2016-04-03

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The 118 church bells of St. Gallen are now to be used for a neo-romantic church bell concert. But the organisers will have to overcome a number of obstacles before the world premiere in the summer. (SRF/swissinfo) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on …

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The dark side of Benzodiazepine

2016-03-29

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Benzodiazepine is a class of tranquillisers used to relieve cramps, dissipate anxiety and help with sleep disorders. But as this report finds, addiction can become a dangerous side effect. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective …

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Börsen-Talk vom 24. März 2016

2016-03-24

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cash-Guru Alfred Herbert geht nicht von einem länger anhaltenden Abwärtszyklus an den Aktienmärkten aus, wie er im Börsen-Talk sagt. Über die Strategie der Credit Suisse hat er eine klare Meinung.

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Paul McGinley: An Out of the Ordinary Leader

2016-03-24

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Being the hunter beats being the hunted. Paul McGinley, 2014 winning Ryder Cup captain, explains how he inspired his golf team to not only meet expectations, but to smash them. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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Bertine Strauss: An Out of the Ordinary Golfing Wonderkid

2016-03-24

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From hitting golf balls through windows to smashing the LPGA, Bertine Strauss shares the Out of the Ordinary story of how she became one of South Africa’s most promising young golfers. Where some may see humble beginnings, we see remarkable inspiration. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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Investec Rhino Lifeline: An Out of the Ordinary battle against poaching

2016-03-24

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The main aim of the Investec Rhino Lifeline is to raise awareness around the rhino crisis. Watch as English cricketers, Stuart Broad and Steven Finn, experience rhino in their natural habitat, with the goal to take the battle against poaching back home. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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