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SNB Acknowledges Market Expectations of Further Rate Cuts: The Swiss National Bank acknowledges that investors anticipate more reductions in borrowing costs soon ...
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Ransomware feared as IT 'issues' force Octapharma Plasma to close 150+ centers: Source blames BlackSuit infection – as separately ISP Frontier confirms ...
theregister.com/2024/04/18/ransomware_octapharma_plasma/
WHO Warns Threat Of Bird Flu Spreading To Humans Is ‘Great Concern’: The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned bird flu may evolve and transmit from ...
forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2024/04/18/who-warns-threat-of-bird-flu-spreading-to-humans-is-great-concern/
Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup: The World Health Organization is likely to issue a wider warning about contaminated Johnson and ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/who-says-wider-alert-contaminated-jj-cough-syrup-likely-2024-04-19/
The price of oil jumps, so does the price of gold, stocks fall - the attack on Iran shocks the markets
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Sweets, water, baby food: Nestlé under criticism: At the Nestlé general meeting, a request from shareholders to restrict the sale of sweets was rejected ...
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Currency Traders Turn to Options Market for Geopolitical Havens: Currency markets are in full risk-off mode amid fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/currency-traders-turn-to-options-market-for-geopolitical-havens
Benja, a baby southern white rhino frolics around its 21-acre paddock in the spring sunshine alongside its mother, Jaseera, at Whipsnade Zoo, north of London ... Show more
Photographer Oliviero Toscani at the Museum of Design: Provocation is a good thing
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Quick Glance: Oliviero Toscani: Photography and Provocation
- Oliviero Toscani's advertising communication made history by attracting attention and provoking the public with controversial images.
- His photographs address taboo topics such as love, sex, and death, prompting questions about ethics, aesthetics, gender, and racism, giving them artistic value.
- Toscani gained international recognition as a photographer, exploring societal issues like the Black Community in New York, and creating fashion and advertising campaigns for United Colors of Benetton.
- His provocative advertising campaigns, featuring themes like same-sex couples and AIDS awareness, sparked controversies and established Toscani as a controversial yet influential photographer.
Exclusive: More trust themselves to make health decisions: The growing rise of "health empowerment" is a double-edged sword.
axios.com/2024/04/18/public-trust-medical-pharmaceutical-industry-institutions
Indian food regulator begins enquiry into Nestle over alleged sugar use in baby foods, ET reports
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Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air': The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/after-covid-who-defines-disease-spread-through-air-2024-04-18/
France orders retailers to display shrinkflation: French retailers will have to notify shoppers when products have been reduced in size without a corresponding ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/france-orders-retailers-display-shrinkflation-2024-04-19/
Chinese technology giant Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series that many analysts expect to contain ... Show more www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-huawei-start-selling-pura-70-smartphones-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Huawei Begins Sales of New Pura 70 Smartphone Amid Chip Scrutiny
- Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series that are expected to contain an advanced China-made chip like its Mate 60 handset.
- The Mate series by Huawei emphasizes performance and business features.
- Eric Xu, Huawei's acting chairman, announced that the company also plans to roll out a Mate 70 smartphone this year.
- According to Ivan Lam, a senior analyst at research firm Counterpoint, shipments of about 60 million units from Huawei are expected this year, with the Pura 70 series being an important catalyst.
Swiss Watch Exports Plunge as China and Hong Kong Demand Dries Up: Monthly Swiss watch exports suffered their biggest decline since 2020 as demand for premium ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/swiss-watch-exports-plunge-as-china-and-hong-kong-demand-dries-up
Stock Markets Today: Dollar pushback, UBS layoffs, world's best airports: Get up to speed with what the markets are monitoring
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/stock-markets-today-dollar-pushback-ubs-layoffs-world-s-best-airports
Federal Minister of Economics Habeck in Ukraine: Arming for Peace: Robert Habeck is now campaigning for more arms production in the country where he once broke ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
Restaurant Kronenhalle Zurich: "When we call a guest 'Broccoli', it's an expression of respect"
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WHO clarifies what counts as a pathogen that can spread through the air: The World Health Organization is opening up the definition of airborne pathogens – such ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-pathogen/
Exclusive: UBS shuts some China private funds, will lay off staff, sources say: UBS is shutting down some of its China private funds business and will lay off ...
reuters.com/business/finance/ubs-shuts-some-china-private-funds-will-lay-off-staff-sources-say-2024-04-18/
Indian crew member from MSC Aries seized by Iran returns home: An Indian woman who was a crew member on the MSC Aries container vessel seized by Iran on April 13 ...
reuters.com/world/india/indian-crew-member-msc-aries-seized-by-iran-returns-home-2024-04-18/
UN approves updated cholera vaccine that could help fight surge in cases: The World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/19/un-approves-updated-cholera-vaccine-that-could-help-fight-surge-in-cases
US tourist shocked by $143,000 cell phone bill on Switzerland holiday: American tourist Rene Remund racked up a $143,000 T-Mobile cell phone bill while traveling ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/18/us-tourist-shocked-143-000-cell-phone-bill-switzerland-holiday-20676419/
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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The Montreux Jazz Festival in numbers - SWI swissinfo.ch: Here’s a look at some eye-catching facts and figures behind the Montreux Jazz Festival ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/the-montreux-jazz-festival-in-numbers-look-at-key-facts-and-background-switzerland-prestigious-music-event/75979228
Dengue cases surge near 50% in the Americas amid 'emergency situation': Dengue cases have created an
reuters.com/world/americas/dengue-cases-americas-pass-52-million-emergency-situation-2024-04-18/
REVEALED : Are ‘discount' supermarkets in Switzerland really cheaper?: Lidl, Aldi and Denner claim their prices beat those of large Swiss retailers ...
thelocal.ch/20240418/revealed-are-discount-supermarkets-in-switzerland-really-cheaper
UBS Plans Next Round of Layoffs in Credit Suisse Integration: UBS Group AG is planning another round of job cuts as the firm continues to trim headcount ...
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Quick Glance: UBS Plans Further Layoffs in Credit Suisse Integration
- UBS is planning another round of layoffs to reduce headcount following the rescue of Credit Suisse.
- The cuts are expected to affect over a hundred positions in the firm's global investment bank.
- Job losses are also anticipated in the Wealth Management and Markets units.
- These measures signify the latest round of cuts at the bank, aiming to save around $6 billion in staff costs in the upcoming years.
Couple is convicted of insulting Christian Drosten at a campsite: In court, Maik S. and Kathrin W. once again described the virologist as the “biggest criminal ...
sueddeutsche.de/panorama/christian-drosten-prozess-corona-beleidigung-1.6563691
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W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases: After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-covid.html
For the first time, U.S. may force polluters to clean up these ‘forever chemicals’
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/04/19/epa-rule-pfas-hazardous-water-contamination/
G7 Task Force: Switzerland wants to be part of it - but not in the middle of it: Switzerland is not to become an official member of the US-dominated group of ...
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Quick Glance: Switzerland Rejects Formal Membership in G7 Task Force
- The National Council rejects official membership in US-led task force.
- Switzerland aims to remain neutral but align with allies and not alienate critics.
- Debate over Swiss participation in G7 working group for Russia sanctions implementation.
- Switzerland emphasizes independence and international neutrality.
UBS and Credit Suisse: merger of branches in Basel: UBS is merging its branches with those of Credit Suisse. This affects five branches in the region ...
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Hong Kong to Madrid, Spain for only $338 USD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Hong Kong to Madrid, Spain for only $338 USD roundtrip with Swiss International Air ...
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Swiss luxury chalet market runs out of steam: Luxury chalet prices are expected to fall in Switzerland, but demand remains strong.
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/swiss-luxury-chalet-market-runs-out-of-steam/75897163
MSC Aries: Israeli-Linked Ship Seized by Iran Carrying Industrial Goods: The MSC Aries wasn’t much different from the other 7,000 container ships plying the high ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/msc-aries-israeli-linked-ship-seized-by-iran-carrying-industrial-goods
Paid articlePaid Schindler reaffirms 2024 sales target, but warns of weakness in China: Lift and escalator maker Schindler reiterated its full-year revenue guidance for low ...
reuters.com/business/schindler-posts-q1-order-intake-slightly-above-expectations-2024-04-18/
Holidaymaker can hardly believe her eyes when she is served the bill in Switzerland
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270 million people are living on sinking land in China’s major cities, new study finds
cnn.com/2024/04/18/climate/china-sinking-cities/
Tallinn, Estonia to Bangkok, Thailand for only €483 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Tallinn, Estonia to Bangkok, Thailand for only €483 roundtrip with Lufthansa ...
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Perfume Group Puig, Backers to Raise €2.6 Billion in Madrid IPO: Puig Brands SA kicked off its €2.6 billion ($2.8 billion) initial public offering ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/perfume-group-puig-backers-to-raise-2-6-billion-in-madrid-ipo
Russia accuses Ukraine of shelling medical facilities and of killing medical staff
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-shelling-medical-facilities-and-of-killing-medical-staff-
You can still find affordable flights to Europe this summer: Looking to plan a Europe trip? Getting to Paris may be cheaper than you think ...
washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/04/18/europe-flights-summer-2024/
WHO publishes a global technical consultation report introducing updated terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air ... Show more
After 35 years: The waiters at Oberwiler Schlüssel are calling it quits: Felix Suter and Sandra Marugg Suter have been working together in the restaurant ...
bazonline.ch/nach-35-jahren-beizer-im-oberwiler-schluessel-hoeren-auf-524534790952
YouTuber reveals IndiGo's Upma, Poha, Dal Chawal exceed Maggi's sodium level: Know how much is daily recommended intake | Mint
livemint.com/news/trends/youtuber-reveals-indigos-upma-poha-dal-chawal-exceed-maggis-sodium-level-know-how-much-is-daily-recommended-intake-11713497903717.html
Interview Ottolinger: “We were children when the cell phone area code 079 was introduced”
tagesanzeiger.ch/interview-ottolinger-wir-waren-kinder-als-die-handyvorwahl-079-eingefuehrt-wurde-178673769125
ETH Zurich plans cuts: Fewer study places and courses: The federal government demands cuts. ETH President Joël Mesot now presents the planned measures ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/eth-zuerich-plant-kuerzungen-weniger-studienplaetze-und-gaenge-149173687932
Billionaire Tetra Pak heir Hans Rausing suffers new tragedy as second wife dies of cancer
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hans-rausing-wife-death-tetra-pak-cancer-b2531008.html
Shipping firms plead for UN help amid escalating Middle East conflict: The world's shipping industry has called on the United Nations to provide military ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/19/shipping-firms-plead-for-un-help-amid-escalating-middle-east-conflict
Basel: Demonstration in the middle of morning traffic at SBB station: There was a protest in Basel on Thursday morning. Both private and public transport were ...
bazonline.ch/basel-demonstration-mitten-im-morgenverkehr-beim-bahnhof-sbb-363122522126
Huawei just gave Tim Cook a new headache in China: Apple CEO Tim Cook is desperately fighting to keep selling iPhones to Chinese consumers ...
businessinsider.com/apple-iphone-sales-china-new-headache-huawei-pura-70-2024-4
Industrials lift STOXX 600 as earnings season gathers steam: European shares edged up on Thursday, with industrials lifting the benchmark index following ABB's ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/industrials-drive-stoxx-600-higher-earnings-season-gathers-steam-2024-04-18/
Cocoa prices are now the highest they've ever been: There's a shortage because of late orders and climate change decimating crop yields
qz.com/cocoa-price-record-shortage-1851419030
WHO chief scientist calls for increased monitoring and preparation for highly pathogenic bird flu
cnn.com/2024/04/19/health/bird-flu-who/
Pandemic agreement: WHO is not a dictatorship: In connection with the World Health Organization's (WHO) discussions about a pandemic agreement ...
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Signa: Bündner Bank publishes report on Benko loan: Everything should have gone correctly when the loan was granted to Signa. Although the investigation report ...
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ABB shares hit record high after Swiss engineering group's confident start to 2024
reuters.com/markets/europe/abb-beats-forecasts-with-first-quarter-earnings-2024-04-18/
Booking.com: Fraud with fake advertisements for “dream apartments”: The online booking portal Booking promises serious offers. But even there you are not always ...
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Paid articlePaid SNB Won’t Need to Factor Climate Risks Into Policy, Swiss Lawmakers Say: The Swiss National Bank won’t have to take climate and environmental risks into account ...
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Global warming of 3 degrees Celsius may result in 10% GDP loss: ETH study: Warming of the planet by 3 degrees Celsius may cost the world up to 10 per cent of its ...
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Basel Chair urges banks to fully implement capital rules as soon as possible: Basel Committee Chair Pablo Hernandez De Cos on Thursday urged banks to fully ...
reuters.com/business/finance/basel-chair-urges-banks-fully-implement-capital-rules-soon-possible-2024-04-18/
🗣️ "Now we can focus on the league"Jurgen Klopp promises to 'throw everything' at the Premier League after Liverpool's Europa League exit 🔻
LIVE with @DrTedros: Transforming challenge into action: Expanding health coverage for all #WBGMeetings
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Glencore: Sentenced to pay millions in Russia: A Russian court sentences the Swiss commodities group to make a payment to Sberbank. The payment is to be made in ...
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In the German countryside, a Xanadu for modern furniture fanatics: On the campus of Vitra, you can customize your own Eames chair, marvel at buildings by famous ...
washingtonpost.com/home/2024/04/17/vitra-modern-furniture-fanatics-eames-lounger/
Thinking of getting a tattoo? These are the health risks: Tattoos hold diverse cultural significance worldwide, symbolising status, rites of passage or ...
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/fashion-and-beauty/article/2001493450/thinking-of-getting-a-tattoo-these-are-the-health-risks
Bankruptcy and trouble with Bank Cler: Basel restaurateur Tom Wiederkehr to the station at Aeschenplatz
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Nestlé mineral water: On a glass of feces
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Hyundai pauses X ads over pro-Nazi content on the platform: Hyundai's statement comes after an NBC News report identified at least 150 Premium accounts on X ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/hyundai-pauses-x-ads-nazi-content-platform-rcna148414
UBS, Nomura Battle to Sell Rate Products to Europe’s Ultra Rich: UBS Group AG and Nomura Holdings Inc. are making a push to sell sophisticated fixed-income ...
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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has officially handed over 51% of a major copper mining company, 'Mopani', to a Middle East company ... Show more
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