Provides the latest RSS feeds for Switzerland News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Europe Sun.com http://www.europesun.com/index.php/cat/ed0dcae976801452/ en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 21:57:22 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 21:57:22 -0400 30 Swiss researchers hoped to work out why certain individuals of the same species can have a far longer life-span than others. – Blend ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214728577/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 20:54:09 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214728577/scat/ed0dcae976801452 View Photo Thirty staff members and associates of the distinctive Renaissance Zurich Hotel divided into small groups in order to conquer the clean-up project, which has become an annual tradition for the hotel as it strives to present the community with a clean and well-manicured district. Click here for high-resolution ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214727545/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 19:42:49 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214727545/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Europe since taking office in March. Li will meet with President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer, Vice President Didier Burkhalter and Head of Federal Department of Economic Affairs Johann Schneider-Ammann, with a series ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214726033/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 18:38:37 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214726033/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Lake Zurich has formalized an agreement that continues a 75-day exclusive window for a developer to prove he can build a project to rejuvenate a section of the village's downtown. Now operating as LZ Promenade LLC, developer John Breugelmans wants to erect a four-story building on roughly 2 acres overlooking the village's namesake lake. His plan for the taxpayer-owned property calls ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214726269/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 18:30:24 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214726269/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Nobody really believed Maurizio Cattelan when, on the eve of his retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum two years ago, he announced his retirement. It seemed a bit far-fetched that Mr Cattelan, an epic jokester who was just 50 at the time, would stop making art altogether. Now his name is listed among those in the exhibitions opening at the Beyeler Foundation in Basel, Switzerland, next ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214725937/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:41:24 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214725937/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Science Swiss researchers have discovered the impact of a longevity gene in mice, crucial in unlocking the riddle of aging, and subsequently extended the life-span of worms by 60% through basic antibiotic treatment. The goal of the research by the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) and which was published in the scientific journal Nature [WHEN] was to find out why some members of ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214724500/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:20:25 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214724500/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu May 23, 2013 4:42pm ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214724589/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:42:49 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214724589/scat/ed0dcae976801452 A new test called Microsort will allow couples with certain serious hereditary disorders to choose the sex of their baby in order to reduce the chance of passing on an active form of their disease. The test, developed in the United States, will be offered by the University of Basel starting in July. Basel will likely be the only location in continental Europe to offer the test in the foreseeable ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214723400/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:21:13 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214723400/scat/ed0dcae976801452 /enpproperty--> China attaches great importance to developing its relations with Switzerland and wants to deepen them, according to the Chinese ambassador to Switzerland. ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214723401/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:10:18 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214723401/scat/ed0dcae976801452 The Swiss Federal Council is recommending that the Federal Assembly authorize five defense projects costing $760.3 million. The projects would be part of the Swiss armaments program for 2013. The first proposal is for an enhanced and expanded defense communications network to allow all major systems to connect with a secure and uniform telecommunications infrastructure. The objectives are to ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214721848/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:44:28 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214721848/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Li Keqiang published on Thursday a signed article titled "Why Switzerland?" in Neue Zuricher Zeitung, a German-language Swiss daily ahead of his visit to the European country. The following is the full text of the English translation of the article: Switzerland is the first European destination on the list of countries I will visit after becoming China's premier. In Chinese ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214718683/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:19:35 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214718683/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Seminole County Fire Rescue officials said the woman suffered a severe bite to her neck. She was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center in serious ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214717821/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:06:02 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214717821/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Switzerland as a touchstone for Beijing's growing ties with foreign nations, he told a Swiss newspaper today ahead of a landmark visit to Europe. Li was scheduled to arrive in Switzerland late today for trade-focused talks in what is the first stop on his debut visit to Europe since taking over in a once-in-a-decade power transfer in Beijing. In an opinion piece published in the Zurich daily ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214716375/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:44:48 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214716375/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Zuercher Kantonalbank, the biggest Swiss cantonal bank, expects to pay a fine to U.S. authorities as part of a deferred prosecution agreement for its alleged role in helping Americans evade taxes. "The bank will have to negotiate a DPA separately with the American authorities, which will also contain a fine," Urs Ackerman, a spokesman for Zurich-based ZKB, said today in an e-mailed ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214715563/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:44:25 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214715563/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Syria's main opposition group held talks Thursday in Turkey's Istanbul to discuss its stance in the upcoming Geneva international conference.The fresh round of talks are set to run for three days, during which Syria's exiled National Coalition is set to elect a new president to replace the resigned chief, Moaz al-Khatib.Some senior members of the coalition earlier said the ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214714176/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:43:11 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214714176/scat/ed0dcae976801452 /enpproperty--> ZURICH, Switzerland - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's upcoming visit to Switzerland is not only expected to be a great push for bilateral economic exchanges, but also a demonstration of China's resolution in further opening up and participating in multilateral affairs. Switzerland is the third leg of Li's first overseas trip as premier. He's currently on an ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214714177/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:40:42 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214714177/scat/ed0dcae976801452 The Swiss franc rose the most against the euro since the day before the central bank imposed its cap on the currency in 2011 as the prospect of a reduction in U.S. monetary stimulus boosted demand for haven assets. The franc strengthened against all but one of its 16 major peers as stocks slid around the world after a report showed Chinese manufacturing unexpectedly ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214714178/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:32:16 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214714178/scat/ed0dcae976801452 John Agyekum Kufuor Former President John Agyekum Kufuor arrived home Tuesday after speaking engagements in Cape Town, South African and Zurich, Switzerland respectively during which he trumped up growing opportunities for investment in Africa that has seen it been courted by all major powers in the world, Frank Agyekum, a Special Aide and Spokesperson has said. Former President Kufuor told his ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214712856/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:31:18 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214712856/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Cabinet has presented a draft bill setting the rules for the freezing and restoring assets obtained illegally by foreign dictators and deposited in Switzerland. If approved by parliament, it will be the first law of its kind in the ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214711668/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:30:47 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214711668/scat/ed0dcae976801452 rallied 20 percent so far in 2013, its best start to a year since 1998. The broader Swiss Performance Index also lost 2.5 percent today. "This is a correction within ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214711669/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:11:23 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214711669/scat/ed0dcae976801452 The new Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has chosen to make Switzerland his first European destination, emphasising the historically good relationship between the two countries, which earlier this month agreed on a free trade ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214710714/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:22:30 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214710714/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's upcoming visit to Switzerland will be "a milestone in the development of relations" between the two countries, said Swiss Ambassador to China Jacques de Watteville.During his first overseas trip as premier, Li is paying official visits to India, Pakistan, Switzerland and Germany from May 19 to 27.Premier Li's visit is linked with the conclusion of ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214710715/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:14:43 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214710715/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Cabinet has presented a draft bill setting the rules for the freezing and restoring assets obtained illegally by foreign dictators and deposited in Switzerland. If approved by parliament, it will be the first law of its kind in the ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214710717/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:03:12 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214710717/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu May 23, 2013 4:38am EDT (Corrects to 686 mln francs from 419 mln francs in third par) * Q1 premium income up 14 pct from year earlier * Premiums rise 10 pct in group's home market * International unit premiums rise 64 pct ZURICH, May 23 (Reuters) - Premium income at Switzerland's biggest dedicated life insurer Swiss Life rose 14 percent in the first quarter, helped by strong demand in ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214711670/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:38:22 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214711670/scat/ed0dcae976801452 The relations between China and Switzerland are marked by mutual trust and dynamism, Swiss President Ueli Maurer told Xinhua in a written interview ahead of Chinese premier Li Keqiang's visit to his country. Switzerland-China relations enjoy smooth development in various forms, Maurer said. Switzerland is one of the first Western countries to set up joint ventures in China and recognize ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214709328/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:04:08 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214709328/scat/ed0dcae976801452 /enpproperty--> GENEVA - The relations between China and Switzerland are marked by mutual trust and dynamism, Swiss President Ueli Maurer told Xinhua in a written interview ahead of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to his country. Switzerland-China relations enjoy smooth development in various forms, Maurer said. Switzerland is one of the first Western countries to set up joint ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214709570/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:01:33 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214709570/scat/ed0dcae976801452 ZURICH | Thu May 23, 2013 3:03am EDT ZURICH May 23 (Reuters) - Swiss Life Holding AG : * Shares in Swiss Life fall 1.7 percent after Q1 ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214709571/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:03:09 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214709571/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu May 23, 2013 2:52am EDT * Banks line up first loss-absorbing bonds * Deals will test appetite for new style subordinated debt * Other lenders in Asia may follow template By Kit Yin Boey May 23 (IFR) - Malaysia is poised to host Asia's first public issue of loss-absorbing bank debt, so-called bail-in bonds, since the region began the transition to Basel III standards earlier this ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214709401/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 02:52:20 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214709401/scat/ed0dcae976801452 John Kerry said. "In the event that we can't find that way forward, in the event that the Assad regime is unwilling to negotiate in good faith, we will also talk about our continued support and growing support for the opposition in order to permit them to continue to fight for the freedom of their country," Kerry said in Amman, Jordan, before a Friends of Syria meeting with key ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214708439/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 02:41:25 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214708439/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Switzerland's Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) has published details of the latest figures from the Swiss cantons, pertaining to the controversial flat tax regime currently benefiting wealthy foreigners in the Confederation. The survey reveals that the number of foreigners subject to the lump sum tax in the Confederation had reached 5,634 at the end of 2012, compared to ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214707583/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:35:27 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214707583/scat/ed0dcae976801452 ZURICH | Thu May 23, 2013 1:12am EDT ZURICH May 22 (Reuters) - Premium income for Switzerland's biggest dedicated life insurer Swiss Life rose 14 percent in the first quarter, with the segment for managing rich people's money jumping by nearly two thirds. The insurer said premiums amounted to 6.970 billion Swiss francs ($7.12 billion) in the first three months of the year, ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214708531/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:12:21 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214708531/scat/ed0dcae976801452 A visitor walks past an exhibit during the exhibition Art Basel in Hong Kong, in south China's Hong Kong, May 22, 2013. Art Basel in Hong Kong, the latest leg of the international circuit, will kick off here on Thursday. [Xinhua/Lui Siu ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214704433/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:12:55 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214704433/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Nestle was accused of failing to protect Luciano Romero, one of their employees and a Colombian trade union leader. The Trade Union Workers of the Colombia Agrifood System, said that the multinational did not protect the union member who was brutally murdered. The prosecutor of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland has filed a complaint against ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214704520/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:40:39 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214704520/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Manifesta announced their selection of the City of Zurich, Switzerland as Host City of Manifesta 11 in 2016.Since Manifesta's inception in the early 1990s it's mission has been to examine the cultural topography of Europe. Every two years it finds a new city or region in which to temporarily embed itself. In the past Manifesta has typically selected peripheral or contested regions as ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214703422/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:56:08 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214703422/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Switzerland, unlike many other European economies, has maintained a budget surplus and a credit rating of 'AAA'. The unemployment rate of the nation is also much lower than the neighboring economies, suggesting that Switzerland has been able to do better than most (5 ETFs for Countries with Highest Employment Rates). Yet, that doesn't mean that Switzerland is resting on its ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214700885/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:38:36 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214700885/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Takeda Pharmaceutical ( ), that the latter is recalling a specific batch of Rienso from the Swiss market. Takeda's reason to recall the specific batch of Rienso was primarily due to some post-marketing adverse event reports concerning hypersensitivity reactions of varying severity after the administration of Rienso from that batch. We note that Takeda is the exclusive distributor of Rienso ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214698123/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:18:57 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214698123/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Reuters © (L-R) Greece's Prime Minister Antonis Samaras listens to Austria's Chancellor Werner Faymann and Latvia's Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis as they pose for a family photo during a European Union leaders summit in Brussels May 22, 2013. REUTERS/Laurent ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214696361/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:29:24 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214696361/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Swiss researchers say they have taken a step closer to unlocking the mystery of ageing, after discovering the impact of a longevity gene in mice and then managing to extend the life-span of worms by 60 per cent thanks to a basic antibiotic treatment."They were not only living longer, but were also more fit," said Johan Auwerx in a video released by the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214696448/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:26:00 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214696448/scat/ed0dcae976801452 /enpproperty--> A prosperous, stable and peaceful China is important to Switzerland and the world, according to President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer. His comments come ahead of official visits by ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214696590/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:15:19 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214696590/scat/ed0dcae976801452 NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Amag Pharmaceuticals Inc. sank Wednesday after the company said it is taking a batch of its anemia drug Feraheme off the market following the death of a patient. THE SPARK: Amag said its partner Takeda Pharmaceutical is taking a batch of the drug off the market in Switzerland. Amag said four patients experienced severe allergic reactions to the drug, and one of those ... http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214696680/scat/ed0dcae976801452 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:06:34 -0400 http://www.europesun.com/index.php/sid/214696680/scat/ed0dcae976801452