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Early snow settling on ground warmed by the exceptionally hot summer can increase avalanche danger, while an early continuous snowpack may also affect high-altitude permafrost, the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research warns.
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A survey of 1,527 Swiss companies found that 67% view their administrative burden as high and 64% say it has increased over the past five years. The study was conducted for economiesuisse by gfs.bern.
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Immigration
Foreign residents in a Swiss city are charged more than Swiss nationals for some certificates of residence, according to The Local. The difference concerns fees for issuing official documents.
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Labour
Just Eat riders in Zurich and the Glatt Valley went on strike amid threatened redundancies, with more than half of some lunchtime and evening shifts cancelled. The union says the workers are seeking permanent jobs and negotiations with the company.
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United States
Swiss residents in the United States interviewed after the midterm elections described relief at the Democratic victory and weariness with living costs and political polarisation. Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress.
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Science
Researchers with Swiss involvement found traces of cannabis compounds in the hair of people buried in a princely tomb in southern Siberia around 2,800 years ago. More than 1,000 hemp seeds were also found at the site.
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Transport
SBB is making further plans for a direct train connection between Swiss cities and London, but structural obstacles remain. The service would link Switzerland and the UK by rail without requiring passengers to change trains en route.
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Finance
Sustainable funds in Switzerland hold a record CHF1.363 trillion in assets, up 11% on last year, according to a Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts study. The growth came mainly from investment gains, while little new investor capital flowed in and the number of funds fell.
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Migration
Around 100 refugees have spent months in civil-defence shelters in canton Vaud because of a shortage of accommodation, according to RTS. Residents say the underground living conditions are harming their health.
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