Law
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Switzerland violated the right to freedom of assembly and association in a case involving a strike at La Providence Hospital in Neuchâtel. The case concerned 17 former employees and four trade union secretaries.
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Tamedia staff walked out for an hour to protest 41 planned redundancies, including the dismissal of two union representatives. The action affected editorial offices in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Bern and Basel.
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Cybersecurity
A Bern butcher’s shop temporarily closed after a cyberattack tampered with the controls of its refrigeration and deep-freeze units. The owners disconnected the systems to rule out food-safety risks and say they are checking them before reopening.
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United States
A 23-year-old Swiss woman has been detained by US immigration agents at Dallas Airport while her application for a US residence permit is pending. Switzerland’s foreign ministry says its consulate is in contact with US authorities and her family.
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Health
The husband of the Swiss woman being treated for Ebola has been discharged from Zurich University Hospital after developing no symptoms. He has been moved to a quarantine facility outside the hospital.
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Business
Russia has placed the Russian operations of Geneva-headquartered Japan Tobacco International under compulsory administration, transferring its assets to a Russian company. JTI says it has four factories and more than 4,000 employees in the country.
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Employment
Unemployment in Switzerland stands at 3%, but rates vary across cantons, according to a new regional comparison. The national rate is below the EU’s 6.5% figure cited in the report.
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Cycling
A new Swiss campaign is urging cyclists to take steps to stay visible and safe as they ride in the dark during shorter autumn and winter days. The advice comes from the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention.
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Business
UBS has cut about 200 jobs in London as its integration of Credit Suisse nears completion. The reductions affect several business units, including wealth management and investment banking.
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