Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Bank losses shame disgruntled Swiss

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7532251.stm


Bank losses shame disgruntled Swiss


 

In Zurich's central square trams rumble past the tourist stalls doing a gentle trade in Swiss souvenirs.

But while local chocolate, miniature cuckoo clocks and pen knives are still proving popular in the summer sunshine, another icon of Swiss identity is desperately trying to hold onto its good name.