September 01, 2008
Index
- From the editor.
- How to save a glacier.
- UBS restructures as rich clients flee.
- UN eyes the Swiss record on racism.
- Swiss said to be 'cleansed' as Holocaust victims are repaid.
- Euro 2008 fails to boost sales.
- Safe keeping: myths about Swiss banking secrets: how did sleepy Switzerland become a global financial powerhouse? Many reach for the argument that Swiss banking secrecy laws must have helped this wealthy nation carve out its niche. After a recent probe by the United States, pressure on Swiss banking secrecy is increasing just as the financial services sector attempts to secure its international standing. So, just what is banking secrecy?
- Step inside Google Zurich: when it comes to Zurich's most playful workplace, Google's Engineering Hub may well top the list as the zaniest office in town. We've taken a look inside and met with Andreas Schonenberger, manager of Google Switzerland.
- Helping animals speak up: Switzerland was the first country to give constitutional rights to animals, and so it seems fitting that it is home to the world's one and only animal lawyer. Swiss News caught up with Antoine Goetschel in Zurich.
- Growth starts with Appenzell Ausserrhoden: Appenzell has a relaxing, beautiful landscape with green hills, lakes and mountain views. Its friendly residents and good food, such as the world-famous Appenzeller cheese, Alpenbitter and Quollfrisch-beer attract many visitors to 'Appenzellerland'. Additionally, Ausserrhoden--one of the two Appenzeller half cantons--is an ideal spot for companies, investors and employees.
- What's on this month: Switzerland tourism MySwitzerland.com.
- Going out this month: the Swiss guide to food and drink.
- Grotto? Great-o! summer in Ticino wouldn't be complete without visiting a grotto. These stone-built, rustic restaurants are found throughout the canton and are the perfect place to grab some shade and a bite to eat. And if you're fortunate, a memorable view is thrown in for free.
- Swiss wine country excursions: rolling over the hills of five cantons and overlooking three lakes, the Trois Lacs wine area of Switzerland includes 1,000 hectares of vineyards. Though small, this winemaking wonderland stretching through Cantons Neuchatel, Jura, Bern, Fribourg and Vaud is certainly beautiful.
- Going local: to English-language parents with children in the early years of the Swiss school system, the key concern is usually if and how well their children are learning the local language--be it French, German or Italian.
- Taste of Paradise regained: New Sri Lankan and Indian restaurant in Zurich.
- Zurich gets a little crazy.
- Club news.
- Joseph O'Neill Netherland.