A growing number of firms are going bust Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. This content was published on September 3, 2024 – 16:26 The number of Swiss bankruptcies continues at a higher pace than last year, while the number of new...
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Swiss publisher Tamedia makes massive job cuts and closes printing plants
Tamedia makes massive job cuts and closes printing plants Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The TX Group has announced the reduction of around 200 full-time positions in the printing plants of its subsidiary Tamedia. In addition, 90 jobs will be affected...
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Swiss football star Xherdan Shaqiri transfers back to Basel
Shaqiri during a Swiss national team training session in 2018. Keystone/Ti-Press/Samuel Golay Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. After 12 years abroad, the 32-year-old is returning to the club where he began his career as a youth player. This content was published on...
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Number of Swiss shops increases despite online competition
Despite online retail, the number of stores in Switzerland is increasing Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Over the past ten years the number of bricks-and-mortar retail stores in Switzerland has increased. However, online retail has experienced an even greater boom. This...
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Three dead after building site accident in Lausanne
Collapse of scaffolding in Lausanne claims three lives Keystone-SDA At least three people lost their lives after scaffolding collapsed on Friday at a building side in Prilly, Lausanne. This content was published on July 13, 2024 – 10:14 According to latest information, all of the victims were construction workers, the Vaud cantonal police said on...
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Swiss job market: cooling down, but labour shortages remain
Jobs available: the Swiss construction sector. Keystone / Cyril Zingaro After several years of acute labour shortages, is the Swiss job market on its way towards a reprieve? Not quite, say analysts. This content was published on July 10, 2024 – 17:22 Domhnall O’Sullivan Originally from Ireland, Domhnall worked in research and writing in a...
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Swiss job market growth slows as vacancies shrink
The labour market growth in Switzerland continues its downward trend Keystone-SDA The job market growth in Switzerland continues to slow down. The number of vacancies shrank significantly in the second quarter of 2024, said the Swiss job placement company Adecco. This content was published on July 10, 2024 – 11:52 This is shown by the...
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Mass tourism in Switzerland: beneficial or detrimental?
Mass tourism in Switzerland: beneficial or detrimental? Keystone/Anthony Anex The tourism industry in Switzerland is set to have a good season. Shopkeepers, restaurant owners and hoteliers can expect a welcome boost. However, in tourist hotspots Lucerne, Lauterbrunnen and the Verzasca Valley there are concerns about too many people visiting the region. What are your thoughts...
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Survey: Only a few Swiss locations affected by overtourism
Only a few Swiss locations affected by overtourism Keystone-SDA There is no “overtourism” in Switzerland, according to a survey by Switzerland Tourism conducted in April and May. Only 5% of respondents were concerned about tourism. This content was published on July 4, 2024 – 17:02 When respondents perceived problems with tourism, inflation, pollution and littering...
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Can the Swiss watch industry create complex timepieces for women?
A scene from Jean-Luc Godard’s 1966 film “Masculin-Féminin”. In the watch industry, the traditional focus on masculine needs could be changing. 1966/Columbia Pictures Fashion is increasingly distancing itself from gender stereotypes and obscuring the line between male and female. Swiss watchmakers too are having to choose whether or not to maintain the traditional division between...
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Historic Schubiger store closes after 141 years in business
The department stores’ was one of the oldest shops in Glarus. SRF The smallest department store in Switzerland is closing. After five generations and over 140 years of existence, the Schubiger family is giving up for economic reasons. This content was published on July 2, 2024 – 11:00 According to figures from the market research...
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High immigration from Europe reflects strong Swiss employment growth
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the Swiss Trade Union Federation and the Swiss Employers’ Association on Monday presented the 20th report on the free movement of persons accord between Switzerland and the EU, which came into force in 2002. Keystone / Adrian Reusser Around 68,000 people moved to Switzerland from other European countries...
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