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EU finds fault with Switzerland ties — 21 December 2012, 12:43 CET

The European Union is unhappy with Switzerland's practice of negotiating sector-by-sector accords, a policy which the EU says has reached its limits and should be reviewed.

French 'gruyere' gets EU trademark go-ahead — 07 December 2012, 14:33 CET

French producers of "Gruyere" cheese have won recognition for their produce under an all-important regional trading name system but it will have to have holes, unlike Swiss Gruyere.

Glencore-Xstrata deal gets conditional EU approval — 22 November 2012, 23:57 CET

The Commission has given a conditional green light to the massive tie-up between Swiss mining giant Xstrata and commodities trader Glencore that would create a global leader.

Swiss experts to clear Philippine bombs — 15 November 2012, 09:59 CET

Swiss experts will soon begin clearing unexploded bombs in the southern Philippines, after Muslim rebels and the government signed a peace pact, the European Union said Thursday.

Switzerland toughens sanctions against Syria — 26 October 2012, 22:38 CET

Switzerland on Friday adopted new sanctions against Syria, falling into line with decisions taken by the European Union, a statement from the economy ministry in Bern said.

Zurich eyes cutting corporate tax rate in half: minister — 17 October 2012, 10:51 CET

Zurich, Switzerland's largest city and financial hub, may cut its corporate tax rate nearly in half if foreign firms lose fiscal benefits amid EU pressure, the regional financial chief said Tuesday.

European envoy to testify in Kosovo organ case: court — 04 April 2012, 15:58 CET

Judges in a landmark trial of alleged organ trafficking in a Pristina clinic will call Council of Europe envoy Dick Marty as a witness, they said on Wednesday.

Transplant recipient testifies in Kosovo organs case — 24 March 2012, 00:52 CET

A Canadian witness told a trial over alleged illegal organ trafficking in Kosovo how he received a kidney at the Medicus clinic -- and may even have flown in with his young Russian donor.

European envoy proposed as witness in Kosovo organ case — 24 March 2012, 00:32 CET

An EU prosecutor at a trial into alleged illegal organ trafficking in Kosovo on Friday proposed calling as a witness the author of a damning report on the subject.

Novartis says EU approves expanded use of Glivec — 27 February 2012, 15:48 CET

Swiss pharmaceutical group Novartis said Monday the European Union will allow it to expand its use of the drug Glivec to treat certain rare forms of gastrointestinal cancer.

OSEC Export Step-by-Step guide — 02 February 2010, 20:45 CET

Working on behalf of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, part of Osec’s remit is to act as the official body for promoting Swiss exports, helping SMEs from Switzerland and Liechtenstein get a foothold in international markets.

Switzerland: Economy Overview — 02 February 2010, 13:06 CET

Switzerland is a peaceful, prosperous, and modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world.

Starting a business in Switzerland — 01 February 2010, 21:03 CET

This World Bank site provides information about the procedures and costs associated with starting a business in Switzerland.

EU Delegation to Switzerland — 01 February 2010, 20:59 CET

Contacts of the European Delegation to Switzerland.

Switzerland Investment Climate 2009 — 01 February 2010, 20:49 CET

Switzerland welcomes foreign investment and accords it national treatment. Foreign investment is not hampered by significant barriers.

Switzerland country profile — 06 January 2008, 15:40 CET

Switzerland is the EU’s closest neighbour, not only geographically, but also culturally and economically. It is its second trading partner (services included), after the US and before China. Over 800,000 EU citizens live and work in Switzerland, and many more cross the borders or transit the country on a regular basis.

Switzerland Trade — 04 August 2006, 12:11 CET

Switzerland TradeSearch is a one-stop venue for the business community to search and find manufacturers, producers, exporters and importers.

Swiss companies — 04 August 2006, 12:10 CET

Swiss business directory - index of Swiss Business, Companies, Hotels and Tourism in Switzerland.

Doing Business in Switzerland (HLBI) — 03 August 2006, 22:48 CET

Guide on Switzerland from HLB International, which has produced a series of international booklets on accounting, taxation and company law information.

Taxation and Investment in Switzerland 2011 (Deloitte) — 20 August 2012, 22:03 CET

Country Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation in Switzerland.

Business Environment - Switzerland — 03 August 2006, 22:46 CET

Snapshot of the business environment for the Swiss economy, from the World Bank.