Swiss News
October 9, 2004, 17:15
Experts sound alarm over breast cancer
Switzerland has one of the highest rates of breast cancer in Europe with around one in ten women suffering from the disease.
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October 9, 2004, 17:15
Foundation aids children caught in the crossfire
A Swiss organisation specialising in cross-border custody battles and international adoptions says it dealt with more than 40 child abductions last year.
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October 9, 2004, 17:15
St Bernard rescue dogs seek new homes
Swiss monks have announced that they will be selling their St Bernard rescue dogs, famous for saving avalanche victims in the Alps.
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October 9, 2004, 17:15
Experts highlight transatlantic terror threat
More international cooperation is needed to combat the global threat of terrorism, according to a meeting of security experts in Geneva.
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October 9, 2004, 17:15
Rightwing risks wrath of Swiss abroad
Expatriate Swiss have vowed to give the rightwing People’s Party a bloody nose if it pushes ahead with plans to end dual nationality.
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October 9, 2004, 17:15
Romansh row inspires strong language
Parliament’s decision to hold its 2006 autumn session in the Romansh-speaking part of Switzerland has catapulted the lesser-known fourth national language into the limelight.
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October 9, 2004, 17:15
Deiss seeks to boost economic ties with Japan
Swiss President Joseph Deiss is due to arrive in Tokyo on Monday for a four-day visit which is expected to focus on improving economic ties with Japan.
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NZZ Background
October 4, 2004, 23:45
Pendragon Medical faces renewed criticism
Swiss technology company Pendragon Medical has been accused of making dubious statements about the performance of its new monitoring device for diabetics.
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September 26, 2004, 23:45
Town sticks with old name
Voters in picturesque St Maurice in canton Valais have rejected moves to change the name of their town to avoid confusion with the world famous resort of St Moritz.
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September 20, 2004, 19:45
Cantons count the cost of online voting
Residents of four municipalities in canton Geneva will be able to cast their ballots online in Sunday’s nationwide votes.
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September 13, 2004, 20:45
Swiss move to increase security at United Nations
The United Nations has asked the Swiss government to step up security at its Geneva headquarters to protect against possible terrorist attacks.
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