The canton of Vaud reported that unemployment in March fell by 0.2% to 5.1%. The number of unemployed fell by 815 during the month to 18,965. Cantonal authorities noted that there was no age bias in those regaining employment.
Multinationals open their doors
GENEVA The Groupement des Entreprises Multinationales (GEM) comprises 81 member companies that employ more than 30,000 people in the region. Responsible for more than 40% of GDP in the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, they account for one in three jobs and 75% of national investment in R&D. “Thanks to a diverse economy, with small […]
Le News conference: consequences of Swiss vote on mass immigration
“The Swiss vote on mass immigration: the consequences for you and your organisation” Public Conference / Organized by Le News and the Graduate Institute – 3 April 2014, 12h30 to 13h30 at The Graduate Institute. THIS EVENT WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL WITH OVER 200 PEOPLE IN THE AUDIENCE. A BIG THANK TO EVERYONE! It’s not the […]
Fusion: Creating a star
LAUSANNE Switzerland is punching above its weight in its participation in a project to build the world’s largest fusion reactor. The project, known as ITER (formerly International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor), is designed to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion power – it should be able to produce ten times the amount of energy […]
American universities: conquering the SATs
With few exceptions, Scholastic Assessment Tests (SATs) are required by all students, regardless of nationality, for entry into any university in the United States. Here are some thoughts on how to prepare. Even if you have got the International Baccalaureate, Swiss Maturité, or British A-Levels, you need to take the SATs in order to apply […]
India complains about secret accounts
The Swiss finance minister, Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf, has received a letter from her Indian counterpart complaining about an alleged lack of cooperation over funds stashed by Indian citizens in Switzerland’s banks. A finance ministry spokesman confirmed to the Sonntagszeitung newspaper that the letter had arrived and that the Indian finance minister would get a reply “soon”. […]
Paedophile ban vote
BERN The Swiss National Council recently supported an initiative seeking to ban convicted paedophiles from ever working with children again. The so-called Marche Blanche proposal, which passed by 82 votes to79, aims to prevent repeat offences by prohibiting access to potential victims through professional pathways. The referendum is set for18May. The Federal Council, however, deems […]
Holiday Camps – Keeping the kids busy
SUMMER Now is the time to think about what to do over the summer for your children. Camps are a good option. 101 For many parents, it’s that eternal conundrum – what to do over the holidays? For those who can’t get away, there’s actually plenty to do in the Lake Geneva region. Holiday camps […]
Boost for Swiss start-ups
LAUSANNE Fathi Derder, Conseiller national and President of Le Réseau has announced government approval of a series of initiatives to boost start-up competitiveness. These include improving tax treatment of investors, creating a “fund of funds” to finance start-ups and establishing a second stock market (similar to AIM in the UK). These initiatives go a long […]
Does buying a home in Switzerland pay off?
Buying a home can seem like a more attractive financial option than renting, considering the equity that is built up over the years and that home prices continue to increase steadily. It is important, however, to take into account all of the financial costs of buying a home and what experts sometimes call “the two […]
