Environmentalists wanted stronger safeguards put in place to protect Switzerland’s biodiversity, but they were defeated by voters who thought it too expensive. ADVERTISEMENT The proposal would have boosted public funding to encourage farmers and others to set aside lands and waterways to let the wild landscape develop. It would also have increased the total area...
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Sudan Peace Talks to Continue in Switzerland Even as Army Stays Away
(Bloomberg) — US-brokered talks aimed at ending Sudan’s civil war are set to continue in Switzerland until at least the end of this week, but efforts to persuade army representatives to attend in person have failed so far, frustrating efforts to reach a deal. Fighting between the military and Rapid Support Forces militia for control...
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No End In Sight For Swiss Watch Industry Downturn
(Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images) Getty Images Troubles in the luxury watch market continue, as evidenced by the latest report from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry. Swiss watch exports in August were 1.2 million units, 125,000 fewer than last year. Despite the decline in unit volumes, the total value of wristwatch exports increased...
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Switzerland supports Ghana’s decentralisation – Ghana Business News
The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has committed €4 million to support GIZ’s “Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD)” programme to improve Ghana’s local governance systems. The PAIReD programme commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is co-financed by the European Union and implemented by...
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Significant Potential To Increase Egyptian Exports To Switzerland: Chief Of Swiss Chamber Of Commerce
(MENAFN– Daily News Egypt) Swiss enterprises are poised to explore investment prospects across diverse sectors in Egypt. These opportunities hinge on a myriad of factors, including market demand, the regulatory landscape, and competitive advantages, according to Kamal Abdelmalek, the Chairperson of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Egypt. In an exclusive interview with Daily News...
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Swiss rail freight records minor setback in the first half of 2024
The modal share of rail freight in Switzerland fell by 0.5 per cent in the second half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. On the other hand, trucks crossing the Alps through the Helvetic Federation increased by 3.5 per cent. The main reason behind these trends was the closure of the Gotthard...
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SECO: Swiss economic growth sluggish in 2024, moderate recovery expected in 2025 – Action Forex
Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs forecasts the economy to perform “considerably below average” in 2024, with modest growth expected to pick up in 2025. Adjusted for major sporting events, GDP growth is projected to be at 1.2% for 2024, unchanged from June’s estimates. However, the outlook for 2025 has been slightly downgraded to 1.6%,...
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Switzerland’s economic growth in 2024 to be ‘considerably’ below average – SECO
In its June economic forecasts, Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) said that the “Swiss government continues to expect Switzerland’s economic growth in 2024 to be considerably below average.” Additional takeaways Swiss government sees 2024 GDP (sport event adjusted) growth at +1.2% (previous forecast was +1.2%). Swiss government sees 2025 GDP (sport event adjusted)...
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Switzerland returns to Afghanistan despite Taliban recognition issues
Taliban security personnel take part in a military parade to celebrate the third anniversary of the Taliban government takeover, in Bagram, Afghanistan, 14 August 2024. Samiullah Popal / Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Political isolation of the Taliban by the international...
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Undiscovered Gems in Switzerland: Top 3 Stocks for September 2024
In the last week, the Swiss market has stayed flat, but it has risen 6.1% over the past 12 months with earnings forecasted to grow by 12% annually. In this context, identifying promising stocks that combine strong fundamentals with growth potential becomes crucial for investors looking to capitalize on these favorable conditions. Top 10 Undiscovered...
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Swiss High Growth Tech Stocks To Watch: ALSO Holding And 2 More
The Financials sector in Switzerland gained 3.3% while the market remained flat over the last week, and overall, the market has risen 6.1% in the past 12 months with earnings expected to grow by 12% per annum over the next few years. In this favorable environment, identifying high growth tech stocks like ALSO Holding can...
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Swiss Dividend Stocks: Julius Bär Gruppe And 2 More On The SIX Swiss Exchange
In the last week, the Swiss market has stayed flat, with notable gains in the Financials sector at 3.3%. Over the past year, the market is up 6.1%, and earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually. In this context of steady growth and sector-specific gains, identifying strong dividend stocks like Julius Bär Gruppe can...