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Olympic Museum shows off new acquisitions The Olympic Museum in Lausanne has presented some of the more than 300 objects collected during the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Mathilde Gremauds skis, Franjo von Allmens helmet and Loïc Meillards skisuit were among the items added to the museums collection. This is also the case for the equipment of Marianne Fatton, who also won gold for Switzerland last February in Italy. Among the other international stars at these Olympic Games, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klæbo, six-time Olympic champion, donated his poles, while Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, double gold medallist, gave up her skisuit. + Olympic Museum goes shopping in Paris A public donation ceremony was also held in Lausanne on Tuesday. Athletes who had taken part in the Olympic Games took part, as did Swiss ice-hockey player Alina Müller, bronze medallist and flag-bearer at the closing ceremony. In addition to the sports ...

Switzerland weighs Franco-Italian alternative to US air defences SAMP-T emerges as strong option for Bern as Raytheons Patriot system deliveries delayed for at least five years. Switzerland should prioritise interoperability with Europe on air defence as it weighs alternatives to the US Patriot orders which are now at least five years behind schedule, according to the countrys top security official. Markus Mäder, state secretary for security, pointed to the French-Italian SAMP/T air and missile defence system as Europes main offer while Bern awaits US arms maker Raytheon to deliver its system, which was due in 2027 but has been pushed back to 2032 or later. We want to be interoperable with our environment, and thats Europe, he said in an FT interview. Were not saying we change from one horse to the other, but [if] one horse is not fast enough . . . lets try [to] find a second horse. SAMP-T has become a symbol of Europes push to reduce dependence on US air defence systems such as the Patriot, although so far few countries have ordered ...

Olympic Museum shows off new acquisitions The Olympic Museum in Lausanne has presented some of the more than 300 objects collected during the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Mathilde Gremauds skis, Franjo von Allmens helmet and Loïc Meillards skisuit were among the items added to the museums collection. This is also the case for the equipment of Marianne Fatton, who also won gold for Switzerland last February in Italy. Among the other international stars at these Olympic Games, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klæbo, six-time Olympic champion, donated his poles, while Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, double gold medallist, gave up her skisuit. + Olympic Museum goes shopping in Paris A public donation ceremony was also held in Lausanne on Tuesday. Athletes who had taken part in the Olympic Games took part, as did Swiss ice-hockey player Alina Müller, bronze medallist and flag-bearer at the closing ceremony. In addition to the sports ...

Switzerland weighs Franco-Italian alternative to US air defences SAMP-T emerges as strong option for Bern as Raytheons Patriot system deliveries delayed for at least five years. Switzerland should prioritise interoperability with Europe on air defence as it weighs alternatives to the US Patriot orders which are now at least five years behind schedule, according to the countrys top security official. Markus Mäder, state secretary for security, pointed to the French-Italian SAMP/T air and missile defence system as Europes main offer while Bern awaits US arms maker Raytheon to deliver its system, which was due in 2027 but has been pushed back to 2032 or later. We want to be interoperable with our environment, and thats Europe, he said in an FT interview. Were not saying we change from one horse to the other, but [if] one horse is not fast enough . . . lets try [to] find a second horse. SAMP-T has become a symbol of Europes push to reduce dependence on US air defence systems such as the Patriot, although so far few countries have ordered ...

Olympic Museum shows off new acquisitions The Olympic Museum in Lausanne has presented some of the more than 300 objects collected during the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Mathilde Gremauds skis, Franjo von Allmens helmet and Loïc Meillards skisuit were among the items added to the museums collection. This is also the case for the equipment of Marianne Fatton, who also won gold for Switzerland last February in Italy. Among the other international stars at these Olympic Games, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klæbo, six-time Olympic champion, donated his poles, while Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, double gold medallist, gave up her skisuit. + Olympic Museum goes shopping in Paris A public donation ceremony was also held in Lausanne on Tuesday. Athletes who had taken part in the Olympic Games took part, as did Swiss ice-hockey player Alina Müller, bronze medallist and flag-bearer at the closing ceremony. In addition to the sports ...

Switzerland weighs Franco-Italian alternative to US air defences SAMP-T emerges as strong option for Bern as Raytheons Patriot system deliveries delayed for at least five years. Switzerland should prioritise interoperability with Europe on air defence as it weighs alternatives to the US Patriot orders which are now at least five years behind schedule, according to the countrys top security official. Markus Mäder, state secretary for security, pointed to the French-Italian SAMP/T air and missile defence system as Europes main offer while Bern awaits US arms maker Raytheon to deliver its system, which was due in 2027 but has been pushed back to 2032 or later. We want to be interoperable with our environment, and thats Europe, he said in an FT interview. Were not saying we change from one horse to the other, but [if] one horse is not fast enough . . . lets try [to] find a second horse. SAMP-T has become a symbol of Europes push to reduce dependence on US air defence systems such as the Patriot, although so far few countries have ordered ...

Olympic Museum shows off new acquisitions The Olympic Museum in Lausanne has presented some of the more than 300 objects collected during the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Mathilde Gremauds skis, Franjo von Allmens helmet and Loïc Meillards skisuit were among the items added to the museums collection. This is also the case for the equipment of Marianne Fatton, who also won gold for Switzerland last February in Italy. Among the other international stars at these Olympic Games, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klæbo, six-time Olympic champion, donated his poles, while Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, double gold medallist, gave up her skisuit. + Olympic Museum goes shopping in Paris A public donation ceremony was also held in Lausanne on Tuesday. Athletes who had taken part in the Olympic Games took part, as did Swiss ice-hockey player Alina Müller, bronze medallist and flag-bearer at the closing ceremony. In addition to the sports ...

Swiss to strengthen digital defence during NATO exercise The Swiss Armed Forces will be taking part in a NATO digital defence exercise in Poland from Wednesday. For three weeks, the experts will test networking with the systems of 40 other nations. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The aim of the exercise is to further develop technical standards and procedures "across alliance borders", the Swiss Armed Forces announced on Tuesday. Specialised units from the Cyber Command and the Operations Command as well as representatives from Armasuisse and other IT and security sectors are taking part in the exercise in Bydgoszcz. The focus is on the exchange of information and secure communication solutions. + Why Switzerland is struggling with its national defence The Swiss Armed Forces are paying particular attention to operations in space: the integration of satellite-based real-time situation pictures shows how important digital and technical networking is for joint military operations, according to the Armed Forces.

Switzerland weighs Franco-Italian alternative to US air defences SAMP-T emerges as strong option for Bern as Raytheons Patriot system deliveries delayed for at least five years. Switzerland should prioritise interoperability with Europe on air defence as it weighs alternatives to the US Patriot orders which are now at least five years behind schedule, according to the countrys top security official. Markus Mäder, state secretary for security, pointed to the French-Italian SAMP/T air and missile defence system as Europes main offer while Bern awaits US arms maker Raytheon to deliver its system, which was due in 2027 but has been pushed back to 2032 or later. We want to be interoperable with our environment, and thats Europe, he said in an FT interview. Were not saying we change from one horse to the other, but [if] one horse is not fast enough . . . lets try [to] find a second horse. SAMP-T has become a symbol of Europes push to reduce dependence on US air defence systems such as the Patriot, although so far few countries have ordered ...

Olympic Museum shows off new acquisitions The Olympic Museum in Lausanne has presented some of the more than 300 objects collected during the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Mathilde Gremauds skis, Franjo von Allmens helmet and Loïc Meillards skisuit were among the items added to the museums collection. This is also the case for the equipment of Marianne Fatton, who also won gold for Switzerland last February in Italy. Among the other international stars at these Olympic Games, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klæbo, six-time Olympic champion, donated his poles, while Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, double gold medallist, gave up her skisuit. + Olympic Museum goes shopping in Paris A public donation ceremony was also held in Lausanne on Tuesday. Athletes who had taken part in the Olympic Games took part, as did Swiss ice-hockey player Alina Müller, bronze medallist and flag-bearer at the closing ceremony. In addition to the sports ...

Swiss to strengthen digital defence during NATO exercise The Swiss Armed Forces will be taking part in a NATO digital defence exercise in Poland from Wednesday. For three weeks, the experts will test networking with the systems of 40 other nations. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The aim of the exercise is to further develop technical standards and procedures "across alliance borders", the Swiss Armed Forces announced on Tuesday. Specialised units from the Cyber Command and the Operations Command as well as representatives from Armasuisse and other IT and security sectors are taking part in the exercise in Bydgoszcz. The focus is on the exchange of information and secure communication solutions. + Why Switzerland is struggling with its national defence The Swiss Armed Forces are paying particular attention to operations in space: the integration of satellite-based real-time situation pictures shows how important digital and technical networking is for joint military operations, according to the Armed Forces.

Switzerland weighs Franco-Italian alternative to US air defences SAMP-T emerges as strong option for Bern as Raytheons Patriot system deliveries delayed for at least five years. Switzerland should prioritise interoperability with Europe on air defence as it weighs alternatives to the US Patriot orders which are now at least five years behind schedule, according to the countrys top security official. Markus Mäder, state secretary for security, pointed to the French-Italian SAMP/T air and missile defence system as Europes main offer while Bern awaits US arms maker Raytheon to deliver its system, which was due in 2027 but has been pushed back to 2032 or later. We want to be interoperable with our environment, and thats Europe, he said in an FT interview. Were not saying we change from one horse to the other, but [if] one horse is not fast enough . . . lets try [to] find a second horse. SAMP-T has become a symbol of Europes push to reduce dependence on US air defence systems such as the Patriot, although so far few countries have ordered ...

Olympic Museum shows off new acquisitions The Olympic Museum in Lausanne has presented some of the more than 300 objects collected during the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Mathilde Gremauds skis, Franjo von Allmens helmet and Loïc Meillards skisuit were among the items added to the museums collection. This is also the case for the equipment of Marianne Fatton, who also won gold for Switzerland last February in Italy. Among the other international stars at these Olympic Games, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klæbo, six-time Olympic champion, donated his poles, while Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, double gold medallist, gave up her skisuit. + Olympic Museum goes shopping in Paris A public donation ceremony was also held in Lausanne on Tuesday. Athletes who had taken part in the Olympic Games took part, as did Swiss ice-hockey player Alina Müller, bronze medallist and flag-bearer at the closing ceremony. In addition to the sports ...

Swiss state trusted less by women than by men Women in Switzerland distrust public institutions more than men. Although trust is high in an international comparison, the gender gap is particularly high in Switzerland. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox For example, 45 of women have confidence in their ability to participate in politics, compared to 65 of men, the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) announced on Tuesday. The FOGE commissioned the study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The study analysed institutional trust levels in 30 countries. According to the study, 26 of women in Switzerland do not participate in any political activity, compared to 17 of men. According to the FOGE, this gender-specific difference is almost twice as large as the average difference in OECD countries. There were also differences in satisfaction with public services. Around half of women felt the authorities treated applications for support equally, compared to almost ...

Swiss to strengthen digital defence during NATO exercise The Swiss Armed Forces will be taking part in a NATO digital defence exercise in Poland from Wednesday. For three weeks, the experts will test networking with the systems of 40 other nations. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The aim of the exercise is to further develop technical standards and procedures "across alliance borders", the Swiss Armed Forces announced on Tuesday. Specialised units from the Cyber Command and the Operations Command as well as representatives from Armasuisse and other IT and security sectors are taking part in the exercise in Bydgoszcz. The focus is on the exchange of information and secure communication solutions. + Why Switzerland is struggling with its national defence The Swiss Armed Forces are paying particular attention to operations in space: the integration of satellite-based real-time situation pictures shows how important digital and technical networking is for joint military operations, according to the Armed Forces.

Switzerland weighs Franco-Italian alternative to US air defences SAMP-T emerges as strong option for Bern as Raytheons Patriot system deliveries delayed for at least five years. Switzerland should prioritise interoperability with Europe on air defence as it weighs alternatives to the US Patriot orders which are now at least five years behind schedule, according to the countrys top security official. Markus Mäder, state secretary for security, pointed to the French-Italian SAMP/T air and missile defence system as Europes main offer while Bern awaits US arms maker Raytheon to deliver its system, which was due in 2027 but has been pushed back to 2032 or later. We want to be interoperable with our environment, and thats Europe, he said in an FT interview. Were not saying we change from one horse to the other, but [if] one horse is not fast enough . . . lets try [to] find a second horse. SAMP-T has become a symbol of Europes push to reduce dependence on US air defence systems such as the Patriot, although so far few countries have ordered ...

Olympic Museum shows off new acquisitions The Olympic Museum in Lausanne has presented some of the more than 300 objects collected during the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Mathilde Gremauds skis, Franjo von Allmens helmet and Loïc Meillards skisuit were among the items added to the museums collection. This is also the case for the equipment of Marianne Fatton, who also won gold for Switzerland last February in Italy. Among the other international stars at these Olympic Games, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klæbo, six-time Olympic champion, donated his poles, while Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, double gold medallist, gave up her skisuit. + Olympic Museum goes shopping in Paris A public donation ceremony was also held in Lausanne on Tuesday. Athletes who had taken part in the Olympic Games took part, as did Swiss ice-hockey player Alina Müller, bronze medallist and flag-bearer at the closing ceremony. In addition to the sports ...

Swiss state trusted less by women than by men Women in Switzerland distrust public institutions more than men. Although trust is high in an international comparison, the gender gap is particularly high in Switzerland. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox For example, 45 of women have confidence in their ability to participate in politics, compared to 65 of men, the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) announced on Tuesday. The FOGE commissioned the study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The study analysed institutional trust levels in 30 countries. According to the study, 26 of women in Switzerland do not participate in any political activity, compared to 17 of men. According to the FOGE, this gender-specific difference is almost twice as large as the average difference in OECD countries. There were also differences in satisfaction with public services. Around half of women felt the authorities treated applications for support equally, compared to almost ...

Swiss to strengthen digital defence during NATO exercise The Swiss Armed Forces will be taking part in a NATO digital defence exercise in Poland from Wednesday. For three weeks, the experts will test networking with the systems of 40 other nations. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The aim of the exercise is to further develop technical standards and procedures "across alliance borders", the Swiss Armed Forces announced on Tuesday. Specialised units from the Cyber Command and the Operations Command as well as representatives from Armasuisse and other IT and security sectors are taking part in the exercise in Bydgoszcz. The focus is on the exchange of information and secure communication solutions. + Why Switzerland is struggling with its national defence The Swiss Armed Forces are paying particular attention to operations in space: the integration of satellite-based real-time situation pictures shows how important digital and technical networking is for joint military operations, according to the Armed Forces.

Switzerland weighs Franco-Italian alternative to US air defences SAMP-T emerges as strong option for Bern as Raytheons Patriot system deliveries delayed for at least five years. Switzerland should prioritise interoperability with Europe on air defence as it weighs alternatives to the US Patriot orders which are now at least five years behind schedule, according to the countrys top security official. Markus Mäder, state secretary for security, pointed to the French-Italian SAMP/T air and missile defence system as Europes main offer while Bern awaits US arms maker Raytheon to deliver its system, which was due in 2027 but has been pushed back to 2032 or later. We want to be interoperable with our environment, and thats Europe, he said in an FT interview. Were not saying we change from one horse to the other, but [if] one horse is not fast enough . . . lets try [to] find a second horse. SAMP-T has become a symbol of Europes push to reduce dependence on US air defence systems such as the Patriot, although so far few countries have ordered ...

Olympic Museum shows off new acquisitions The Olympic Museum in Lausanne has presented some of the more than 300 objects collected during the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Mathilde Gremauds skis, Franjo von Allmens helmet and Loïc Meillards skisuit were among the items added to the museums collection. This is also the case for the equipment of Marianne Fatton, who also won gold for Switzerland last February in Italy. Among the other international stars at these Olympic Games, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klæbo, six-time Olympic champion, donated his poles, while Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, double gold medallist, gave up her skisuit. + Olympic Museum goes shopping in Paris A public donation ceremony was also held in Lausanne on Tuesday. Athletes who had taken part in the Olympic Games took part, as did Swiss ice-hockey player Alina Müller, bronze medallist and flag-bearer at the closing ceremony. In addition to the sports ...

Swiss state trusted less by women than by men Women in Switzerland distrust public institutions more than men. Although trust is high in an international comparison, the gender gap is particularly high in Switzerland. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox For example, 45 of women have confidence in their ability to participate in politics, compared to 65 of men, the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) announced on Tuesday. The FOGE commissioned the study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The study analysed institutional trust levels in 30 countries. According to the study, 26 of women in Switzerland do not participate in any political activity, compared to 17 of men. According to the FOGE, this gender-specific difference is almost twice as large as the average difference in OECD countries. There were also differences in satisfaction with public services. Around half of women felt the authorities treated applications for support equally, compared to almost ...

Swiss to strengthen digital defence during NATO exercise The Swiss Armed Forces will be taking part in a NATO digital defence exercise in Poland from Wednesday. For three weeks, the experts will test networking with the systems of 40 other nations. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The aim of the exercise is to further develop technical standards and procedures "across alliance borders", the Swiss Armed Forces announced on Tuesday. Specialised units from the Cyber Command and the Operations Command as well as representatives from Armasuisse and other IT and security sectors are taking part in the exercise in Bydgoszcz. The focus is on the exchange of information and secure communication solutions. + Why Switzerland is struggling with its national defence The Swiss Armed Forces are paying particular attention to operations in space: the integration of satellite-based real-time situation pictures shows how important digital and technical networking is for joint military operations, according to the Armed Forces.

Switzerland weighs Franco-Italian alternative to US air defences SAMP-T emerges as strong option for Bern as Raytheons Patriot system deliveries delayed for at least five years. Switzerland should prioritise interoperability with Europe on air defence as it weighs alternatives to the US Patriot orders which are now at least five years behind schedule, according to the countrys top security official. Markus Mäder, state secretary for security, pointed to the French-Italian SAMP/T air and missile defence system as Europes main offer while Bern awaits US arms maker Raytheon to deliver its system, which was due in 2027 but has been pushed back to 2032 or later. We want to be interoperable with our environment, and thats Europe, he said in an FT interview. Were not saying we change from one horse to the other, but [if] one horse is not fast enough . . . lets try [to] find a second horse. SAMP-T has become a symbol of Europes push to reduce dependence on US air defence systems such as the Patriot, although so far few countries have ordered ...

Olympic Museum shows off new acquisitions The Olympic Museum in Lausanne has presented some of the more than 300 objects collected during the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Mathilde Gremauds skis, Franjo von Allmens helmet and Loïc Meillards skisuit were among the items added to the museums collection. This is also the case for the equipment of Marianne Fatton, who also won gold for Switzerland last February in Italy. Among the other international stars at these Olympic Games, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klæbo, six-time Olympic champion, donated his poles, while Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, double gold medallist, gave up her skisuit. + Olympic Museum goes shopping in Paris A public donation ceremony was also held in Lausanne on Tuesday. Athletes who had taken part in the Olympic Games took part, as did Swiss ice-hockey player Alina Müller, bronze medallist and flag-bearer at the closing ceremony. In addition to the sports ...

Swiss shops will not be open more often on Sundays The Senate has rejected a proposal to allow stores in Switzerland to open on 12 Sundays a year, compared with the current four. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox After the debate on Tuesday, the Senate decided, by 22 votes against 21 with one abstention, not to consider the draft of its Economic Affairs and Taxation Committee. A Sunday alliance of members from the Social Democratic Party, the Green Party, the Centre Party, and the Swiss Peoples Party prevailed. The issue now goes to the House of Representatives. + Empty shop windows hurt attractiveness of Swiss cities The debate over more flexible shop opening hours has long been a recurring issue in Switzerland and, from Monday to Saturday, falls under cantonal responsibility. When it comes to Sundays, federal law applies, in particular the Labour Act. Municipalities and cantons may authorise a maximum of four Sundays per year for permit-free Sunday sales. For the time being, this will remain the case.

Swiss state trusted less by women than by men Women in Switzerland distrust public institutions more than men. Although trust is high in an international comparison, the gender gap is particularly high in Switzerland. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox For example, 45 of women have confidence in their ability to participate in politics, compared to 65 of men, the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) announced on Tuesday. The FOGE commissioned the study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The study analysed institutional trust levels in 30 countries. According to the study, 26 of women in Switzerland do not participate in any political activity, compared to 17 of men. According to the FOGE, this gender-specific difference is almost twice as large as the average difference in OECD countries. There were also differences in satisfaction with public services. Around half of women felt the authorities treated applications for support equally, compared to almost ...

Swiss to strengthen digital defence during NATO exercise The Swiss Armed Forces will be taking part in a NATO digital defence exercise in Poland from Wednesday. For three weeks, the experts will test networking with the systems of 40 other nations. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The aim of the exercise is to further develop technical standards and procedures "across alliance borders", the Swiss Armed Forces announced on Tuesday. Specialised units from the Cyber Command and the Operations Command as well as representatives from Armasuisse and other IT and security sectors are taking part in the exercise in Bydgoszcz. The focus is on the exchange of information and secure communication solutions. + Why Switzerland is struggling with its national defence The Swiss Armed Forces are paying particular attention to operations in space: the integration of satellite-based real-time situation pictures shows how important digital and technical networking is for joint military operations, according to the Armed Forces.

Swiss shops will not be open more often on Sundays The Senate has rejected a proposal to allow stores in Switzerland to open on 12 Sundays a year, compared with the current four. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox After the debate on Tuesday, the Senate decided, by 22 votes against 21 with one abstention, not to consider the draft of its Economic Affairs and Taxation Committee. A Sunday alliance of members from the Social Democratic Party, the Green Party, the Centre Party, and the Swiss Peoples Party prevailed. The issue now goes to the House of Representatives. + Empty shop windows hurt attractiveness of Swiss cities The debate over more flexible shop opening hours has long been a recurring issue in Switzerland and, from Monday to Saturday, falls under cantonal responsibility. When it comes to Sundays, federal law applies, in particular the Labour Act. Municipalities and cantons may authorise a maximum of four Sundays per year for permit-free Sunday sales. For the time being, this will remain the case.

Swiss state trusted less by women than by men Women in Switzerland distrust public institutions more than men. Although trust is high in an international comparison, the gender gap is particularly high in Switzerland. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox For example, 45 of women have confidence in their ability to participate in politics, compared to 65 of men, the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) announced on Tuesday. The FOGE commissioned the study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The study analysed institutional trust levels in 30 countries. According to the study, 26 of women in Switzerland do not participate in any political activity, compared to 17 of men. According to the FOGE, this gender-specific difference is almost twice as large as the average difference in OECD countries. There were also differences in satisfaction with public services. Around half of women felt the authorities treated applications for support equally, compared to almost ...