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Swiss groundwater quality threatened by pollution

2019-08-18

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2019-08-18

Pollution from agriculture, former industrial sites and landfills is threatening Switzerland’s groundwater reserves, according to a detailed study of water quality. The water quality study from the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), released on Thursday, said groundwater faces the greatest pressures in areas of high farming activity.

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Swiss pharma executive gets US sanction for insider trading  

2019-08-17

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2019-08-17

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Lorenz Erne, a former senior executive at Swiss pharmaceutical firm Roche, for insider trading and ordered him to pay back the ill-gotten profits. Erne accepted the accusations and agreed to the terms of a settlement with the SEC, according to an SEC document published on Thursday. He has to pay back $159,228 (CHF156,000) plus a fine of $79,614 within 14 days to the SEC “for transfer to the...

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Why are some films tough to make in Switzerland?

2019-08-15

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Filmmakers David Vogel and Samir discuss why some topics are received more critically by audiences in Switzerland, and how their childhoods have … — 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 …

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The three Rs of the good environmentalist

2019-08-15

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Recyle – Reduce – Reuse: but be careful how you do it! Green gestures and a sustainable lifestyle can be good for the planet but there are some things to keep in mind. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep up to date and watch the videos … Continue reading...

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Does your country do enough to promote cycling?

2019-08-14

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Going to work on your bike is a great workout, plus it’s good for the environment! Many people think of Switzerland as a country that’s bike-friendly, but when it’s compared to a country like Denmark, it doesn’t look so perfect. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is …

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Swiss financial sector shines in international survey 

2019-08-13

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2019-08-13

Switzerland’s financial centre has a positive reputation abroad, despite a string of scandals in 2018, according to a 19-nation survey conducted by Presence Suisse. The reputation and quality of Swiss banks were rated as “good” to “very good” by most respondents in the international poll of 12,767 people. The ethics and responsibility of the Swiss banking sector are also well regarded.

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Swiss and homeless

2019-08-12

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A study by the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Northwest Switzerland shines a light on homelessness in Switzerland. Despite a social welfare net, there are still people dropping out of the system. On a stroll around Bern’s public parks, Roger, who’s been homeless for 22 years, tells his story. Nouvo brings you short … Continue...

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Survey shows growing political acceptance for a fuel tax

2019-08-12

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2019-08-12

Analysis of survey questions filled out by Swiss politicians in 2015 and 2019 shows a marked turnaround in attitudes towards the introduction of a carbon tax on fuel. The Smartvote online platform asks politicians various attitudinal questions in an effort to help voters make up their minds in the lead up to national elections.

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Novartis rejects suspected data manipulation in US

2019-08-09

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2019-08-09

Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis has dismissed criticism that it allegedly withheld information about animal testing data inaccuracies to United States authorities for a human gene therapy. Novartis said its subsidiary in California began investigating the alleged data manipulation for its gene therapy Zolgensma as soon as it learned about it.

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Swiss in Minnesota call for compromise and e-voting

2019-08-08

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Finding middle ground in an increasingly polarized political landscape is key, say Swiss voters living in the American Midwest. — 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 visit swissinfo.ch …

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Chinese-owned Swissmetal sold to Swiss investors

2019-08-08

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2019-08-08

The cash-strapped Baoshida Swissmetal company has been taken over by a group of Swiss investors six years after it was sold to a Chinese group. The newly-founded Swissmetal Industries, backed by two private investors, said it had acquired the firm, which employs about 160 people at two factories in the small towns of Dornach and Reconvilier.

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Smile for future

2019-08-07

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Since Greta Thunberg started striking for climate last August, thousands of teenagers have followed her example cutting classes on Fridays to call for system change. Some found their own way to protest while still attending school. Lately criticism has increased towards young climate activists, who are suspected of pushing political agendas. Nouvo brings you short …

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US tourists flocking to Switzerland amid economic boom  

2019-08-06

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2019-08-06

American visitors to Switzerland have increased by over 40% in five years and represent a major growth motor for the tourism industry, annual statistics show. Chinese and Indian tourists are often seen as the future of Swiss tourism, the SonntagsZeitung and Le Matin Dimanche newspapers reported at the weekend. However, they say, “North America is the real growth engine when it comes to overseas visitors”.

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Swiss in Boston discuss value of being heard in Bern

2019-08-05

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For the mobile Swiss community, should official voting materials be issued in English, too? — 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 visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube …

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Swiss voices from Germany and Brazil

2019-08-05

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Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep up to date and watch the videos wherever you are, whenever you like. — 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 …

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Swiss prices under scrutiny

2019-08-02

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Stefan Meierhans has a job that doesn't exist elsewhere. For more than 10 years he has been keeping an eye on Swiss prices, to make sure they're fair and honest. One of his big fights is making public transport more attractive than individual transport by car. All in all, young people are one of his main focus groups, because they're more vulnerable when it comes to debts. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and...

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Swiss president expresses gratitude to Swiss Abroad

2019-08-02

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In a Swiss National Day address to Swiss citizens who live in another country, Ueli Maurer, who holds the rotating Swiss presidency this year, stresses shared Swiss values. — 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 …

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What makes you feel Swiss?

2019-08-02

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To celebrate Swiss National Day we decided to ask people in Switzerland and Swiss abroad about what makes them feel Swiss. Is it the love of chocolate? Or the fact of always being on time? Hear what people had to say in all four national languages. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current … Continue reading »

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Glencore suffers $350m hit as cobalt prices decline

2019-08-02

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2019-08-02

Glencore has taken a $350 million hit because of falling cobalt prices as the problems facing its African copper business continue to pile up. The Switzerland-based miner and commodity trader has been grappling with a string of issues in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it operates two copper mines, and in Zambia, where it owns another asset.

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Nestlé invests CHF99 million in factory expansion in Indonesia

2019-08-01

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2019-08-01

The Swiss food giant has announced plans to invest CHF99 million (around $100 million) to expand three factories in Indonesia. The goal is to increase Nestlé’s production capacity in the country by 25%, according to a company announcement on Wednesday.

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