Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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How a Swiss organisation is helping to break menstruation taboos in West Africa

2024-11-27

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Every day, over 300 million girls and women around the world menstruate. However, in West Africa, the topic remains taboo, affecting girls' education and women's health. A Swiss organisation is working to change local attitudes towards menstruation. Watch the full video to learn more. --- 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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How the poorest country in Europe is integrating 120,000 Ukrainian refugees

2024-11-25

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2024-11-25

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.

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Swiss Federal Railways expects to finish 2024 in the black

2024-11-23

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2024-11-23

SBB expects a profit, as in 2023 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss to vote on healthcare funding rule changes

2024-11-23

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2024-11-23

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.

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Mercury found in all Tuna tested in Switzerland

2024-11-22

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2024-11-22

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.

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Switzerland launches national digital inclusion alliance

2024-11-21

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2024-11-21

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 Listening the...

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Swiss Broadcasting Corporation to cut 1,000 jobs by 2029

2024-11-21

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2024-11-21

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 selector...

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SUVs account for over half of all new automobiles on Swiss roads

2024-11-21

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2024-11-21

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...

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How can Switzerland prepare for Trump 2.0?

2024-11-21

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2024-11-21

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...

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Corporate efforts to expand access to medicine stumble

2024-11-19

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2024-11-19

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 Listening the article...

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Swiss banks failing environment, says WWF

2024-11-19

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2024-11-19

No Swiss bank in phase with environmental objectives Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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How a Swiss farming simulator became a global gaming phenomenon

2024-11-19

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2024-11-19

In the new Farming Simulator, you can play on an East Asian map called "Hutan Pantai" in addition to a European and a North American map. There you can try your hand at wet rice cultivation. GIANTS SOFTWARE Listen to the article Listening...

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Nestlé aims to boost brand in search of growth

2024-11-19

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2024-11-19

Nestlé presents growth plan Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss billionaires oppose closer EU ties

2024-11-18

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2024-11-18

The Compass Initiative calls for important treaties to be approved by the people and the cantons. Keystone / Peter Klaunzer Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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One in nine Swiss invest in crypto assets

2024-11-15

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2024-11-15

One in nine Swiss people invest in crypto assets Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Is Switzerland as innovative as it ranks?

2024-11-12

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2024-11-12

Switzerland is a hub for research, high-skilled workers, and advanced manufacturing, especially in areas like biotech, robotics, and engineering. Keystone / Salvatore Di Nolfi Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Swiss hoteliers are cautiously optimistic for the winter season

2024-11-11

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2024-11-11

Swiss hoteliers are cautiously optimistic for the winter season Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss stock exchange SIX acquires Aquis Exchange in London

2024-11-11

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2024-11-11

Swiss stock exchange SIX acquires Aquis Exchange in London Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Popularity of sustainable investment waning in Switzerland

2024-11-10

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2024-11-10

While demand for sustainable investments increased in Switzerland between 2018 and 2023, the inflow of money fell last year. Keystone / Gaetan Bally Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Demonstrators rally in support of Swiss steelworks Gerlafingen

2024-11-09

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2024-11-09

The solidarity rally was called by various trade unions in the country. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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