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Earthquake shakes houses in Switzerland
Tribune de Genève
According to Tribune de Genève, at 16:44 last Monday, an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, shook Valais. The quake’s centre was 6km north of the town of Sierre at a depth of 8.3 kilometres... Click to read.
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Swiss migration drops substantially
Le News.
Statistics published yesterday show a drop in net foreign migration into Switzerland of 18.3% over the first nine months of 2016, compared to the same period in 2015... Click to read.
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Swiss cabinet rejects referendum to undo immigration restrictions
Le News.
By August 2015, a group determined to create a fallback plan should Switzerland’s government fail to negotiate a deal with the EU, had gathered enough signatures to hold a referendum. Their initiative, known as RASA, would give voters a chance to decide whether to repeal the changes made to the constitution by the February 2014 vote to control EU migration, or lose access to the EU market, should it come to that.... Click to read.
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15 things you should know about Swiss health insurance
Le News.
It’s health insurance season. Average premiums are increasing in 2017. Compulsory basic Swiss health insurance can generally only be changed once a year. To change you must notify your current provider by 30 November. This article explains the basics of Swiss health insurance... Click to read.
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Switzerland has many carnivals but Halloween is not one of them
Le News
Many Anglo expats, particularly Americans, may be dismayed to discover that Halloween is not among the many festivals widely celebrated in carnival-happy Switzerland. In fact... Click to read.
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9 Swiss Christmas markets to get you in a festive mood
Le News
While Christmas may be considered an over-commercialised affair, the Swiss hold true to their roots. Traditional Swiss Christmas typically lasts from the beginning of Advent (Sunday 27 November 2016) to the end of Epiphany (6 January 2017)... Click to read.
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Swiss fact: it is illegal to drive with your lights off during the day
Le News
In Switzerland, it is compulsory to drive with lights on during the day. The law came into force on 1 January 2014, as part of a package of rules to reduce accidents, known as Via Sicura... Click to read.
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Swiss clocks go back one hour this Sunday
Le News
Early on Sunday 30 October 2016 Swiss clocks turn back one hour. Officially they are adjusted at 3am. This means you can stay in bed one hour longer and it will be lighter when you get up... Click to read.
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Migros experiments with personalised discounts
Tribune de Genève
According to the NZZ am Sonntag, in September, Swiss supermarket Migros launched a new system which offers personalised discounts. The discount experiment will run for a year in stores... Click to read.
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After being judged unfit, vegan man accepted by Swiss army
20 Minutes.
In January, a young man from Valais, was excluded from Swiss military service because of his diet and beliefs. Because he is a vegan and won’t eat meat or wear boots made from leather he was declared unfit... Click to read.
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Swiss in favour of going nuclear free, says survey
24 Heures
On 27 November 2016, Swiss will vote on whether to shut down their nuclear power stations when they reach 45 years of operation... Click to read.
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Film: I, Daniel Blake – heart-wrenching winner of the Palme d’ Or
By Neptune
This year’s Palme d’ Or winner at Cannes is one of the most heart-wrenching films you are likely to see. But it is worth your time and heartache, as it’s yet another fine social commentary from the esteemed English director, Ken Loach, who specializes in capturing and honoring the lives of the less fortunate... Click to read.
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West zest – Zürich’s hippest quarter
Le News
Aficionados of über urban culture, get thee to Zürich, specifically, the trendy neighbourhood locals call “Züri West”... Click to read.
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Brexit brings specter of common EU tax plan, and bodes poorly for Switzerland’s immigration negotiation
Brought to you by Investec Switzerland
Ireland is facing another tax battle with the European Union and this time it will have to fight its own corner... Click to read.
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Syngenta slumps on concern of protracted ChemChina EU review
Brought to you by Investec Switzerland
Syngenta AG shares tumbled on concern that China National Chemical Corp.’s $43 billion takeover of the Swiss herbicide and pesticide maker risks regulatory delays in the European Union... Click to read.
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Market Roundup - 28 October 2016
Weekly Swiss business roundup
Brought to you by Investec Switzerland
A weak performance from Swiss pharma giants pulled the Swiss Market Index down again this week after investors... Read more.
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World-renowned dinosaurs move into Geneva’s Natural History Museum
Le News
From 24 September 2016 until 12 March 2017, Geneva’s natural history museum will echo with roars from the past. Dinosaurs from around the world will be exhibited over 1,000 m2 of floor space... Click to read.
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EPFL, Lausanne’s prestigious science university, opens its doors for a weekend
24 Heures
According to the newspaper 24 Heures, EPFL, one of Switzerland’s two prestigious federal science universities, will open its doors on 5 and 6 November 2016... Click to read.
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