 | Pascal Broulis, Minister of Finance and President of Vaud’s cantonal government, is an admirer of all things Russian. A classical history enthusiast, this Protestant of Greek descent who regards Orthodox spirituality very highly met with Business Mir at his Lausanne offices to discuss Vaud Canton’s economic policy and its relations with Russia. |
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“GGBa is available to answer foreign businessmen’s numerous questions about establishing a company in Western Switzerland” |
 | Since 2010, a new organisation known as Greater Geneva Berne area (GGBa) has been in charge of promoting the Western Swiss economy. An interview with GGBa’s director, Philippe Monnier, for a better understanding of the organisation’s functions and its goals. |
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 | Ever since an Honorary Russian Consulate opened its doors in Lausanne, the nation has acquired fresh and remarkable new visibility in terms of cultural and scientific activity in our country. Dr. Frederik Paulsen – the figure behind this policy of strengthening ties between Switzerland and Russia – is a man of varied interests who holds several positions, including Chairman of Ferring Pharmaceutical Group and Honorary Consul of Russia in Lausanne. |
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 | In Fall, 2011 Switzerland held parliamentary and federal government elections. Despite some surprises, the principal winner was Switzerland’s notorious stability. |
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 | Real estate prices have soared in the Lake Geneva region over the past 10 years. However, the dramatic spike in prices has slowed down. We’ll see whether the future holds a real estate bubble explosion or high value price stabilisation. |
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 | An article in memory of Otto von Habsburg (1912–2011), one of the most prominent politician-aristocrats of the 20th Century. |
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 | In 2009, a presidential decree established the Commission to Counter Attempts to Falsify History to the Detriment of Russia’s Interests. Business Mir asked Commission chairman Sergey Yevgenyevich Naryshkin to answer several questions related to his organisation’s activities. Mr. Naryshkin discussed Russian archive declassification, publishing scientific and educational literature, Internet projects and critical debates on modern Europe and Russian history. |
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 | Social conflict rose to the surface during the Russian parliamentary election and could get even worse after the presidential elections in March, 2012. |
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The 12th year of the 3rd millennium promises to be pivotal in many regards. It’s the year for choosing which way individual states and the world in whole will lean. |
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 | Business Mir met Tatiana Fabergé, one of the renowned jeweller’s descendants and a member of the brand’s Heritage Council, at a viewing of Fabergé’s new collection in the brand’s Geneva boutique. |
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