Thousands of protesters in Swiss cities demand climate action: Thousands of activists took to the streets in five Swiss cities on Friday as part of the global ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/thousands-of-protesters-in-swiss-cities-demand-climate-action/76089008
Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
- The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
- Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.
- Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.
- A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
Omani biologist wins top prize at Geneva inventions exhibition: The Grand Prize at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions has gone to Sumaiya Al ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/omani-bio/76094352
Switzerland signs IMF deal to support lower-income countries: Economics Minister Guy Parmelin has signed an agreement to financially support the Global ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-signs-imf-deal-to-support-lower-income-countries/76091498
Switzerland abstains from vote to grant Palestine full UN membership : Switzerland did not vote to grant Palestine full UN membership. The resolution ended up ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-abstains-from-vote-to-grant-palestinian-state-full-un-membership/76022817
Russian foreign minister derides Switzerland as ‘openly hostile country’ : Following on Putin's criticisms of the planned Ukraine peace conference in ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/russian-foreign-minister-derides-switzerland-as-openly-hostile-country/76038160
Swiss franc strengthens amid Middle East tensions: Large overnight gains against the dollar and euro were however partially reversed as markets calmed down ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/swiss-franc-strengthens-amid-middle-east-tensions/76044050
Weather forces delays for Patrouille des Glaciers races: This year's event has been further affected by unfavourable weather. It is hoped that Saturday will ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-perspectives/further-weather-related-delays-for-patrouille-des-glaciers-races/76040736
Anti-Semitism ‘played no role’ in Raiffeisen Switzerland bank business: A report commissioned by the bank found no evidence of anti-Semitism in its banking ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/swiss-bank-raiffeisen-investigates-its-history-of-anti-semitism/76029351
Swiss filmmaker and critic Ulrike Koch dies aged 73 : Koch made several documentaries, one of which ranks among the most successful Swiss films of the past 50 ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/swiss-filmmaker-and-critic-ulrike-koch-dies-aged-73/76038085
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
Swiss Federal Court upholds Swisscom appeal in anti-trust case: The country's highest court found that Swisscom did not demonstrate unfair conduct in its ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/swiss-federal-court-upholds-swisscom-appeal-in-antitrust-case/76032044
Google Maps – a Swiss story - SWI swissinfo.ch: Few people know that behind Google Maps lies a Swiss entrepreneur’s intuition as well as the Alpine nation’s long ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/google-maps-a-swiss-story-cartography-expertise-long-tradition/75766738
‘Dialogue’: Are you concerned about increasing violence and radicalisation among young people in Switzerland?
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/dialogue-are-you-concerned-about-increasing-violence-and-radicalisation-of-young-people-in-switzerland/75845436
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
Are you passionate about cartography and maps? Then here’s a story for you. 🗺️
Over one billion people worldwide use Google Maps every month ... Show more www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/google-maps-a-swiss-story-cartography-expertise-long-tradition/75766738
Sudan: senior Red Cross official reflects on devastating year-long war - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/international-geneva/sudan-senior-red-cross-official-reflects-on-year-long-war/75777948
UN Special Rapporteur urges Council of Europe to recognise the right to a healthy environment
swissinfo.ch/eng/international-geneva/un-special-rapporteur-the-council-of-europe-should-recognise-the-right-to-a-healthy-environment/75786202
Google Maps – a Swiss story - SWI swissinfo.ch: Few people know that behind Google Maps lies a Swiss entrepreneur’s intuition as well as the Alpine nation’s long ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/google-maps-a-swiss-story-cartography-expertise-long-tradition/75766738
Nestlé adds sugar to baby food in low-income countries, report finds - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/nestlé-adds-sugar-to-baby-food-in-low-income-countries/75899802
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.
Swiss House of Representatives urges ban on extremist and racist symbols - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/swiss-house-of-representatives-urges-ban-on-extremist-and-racist-symbols/75905979
Tick-borne encephalitis cases double in Switzerland compared to previous year - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/tick-borne-encephalitis-cases-double-in-switzerland-compared-to-previous-year/75914717
Fedpol chief: ‘Swiss police resources insufficient to fight Mafia’ - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/fedpol-chief-swiss-police-resources-insufficient-to-fight-mafia/75895567
Switzerland Today - SWI swissinfo.ch: In today's briefing: sugary Nestlé infant milk, Geneva invention fair, Mafia infiltration and state of Swiss energy.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today/75908912
The Eiffel Tower’s countdown clock to the Paris 2024 Olympics tipped to 100 days on Tuesday as preparations for the games entered the final laps ... Show more www.swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/competing-in-the-olympics-without-a-country/75034084
Switzerland won’t join G7 task force on Russian oligarch money - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-wont-join-task-force-to-track-down-russian-oligarch-money/75897312
Swiss innovator breaks sexual taboos in South Africa
Be it on contraception, menstruation or sexually transmitted diseases ... Show more
Switzerland’s domestic energy resources to run out by Thursday : Switzerland is expected to deplete its local energy resources on Wednesday. From Thursday onward ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/switzerlands-domestic-energy-resources-to-run-out-by-thursday/75894109
Looted art: the woman tackling Switzerland’s historical burden: As Switzerland steps up efforts to address looted art in public collections ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/nikola-doll-shoulders-a-historical-burden-looted-art-in-swiss-collections/75309212
‘The Swiss Abroad deserve better representation in parliament,’ says right-wing politician - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/the-swiss-abroad-deserve-better-representation-in-parliament-says-right-wing-politician-jean-luc-addor/75848518
Swiss CEOs are some of the best paid in Europe but compared to peers in the United States, their salaries look modest. 💸
How much do you think CEOs should ... Show more
Switzerland braced for wave of bank staff layoffs: The Swiss financial workforce engage in musical chairs as the Credit Suisse staff layoffs begin.
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/credit-suisse-musical-chairs-set-to-create-winners-and-losers/75383012
It's been 30 years since the Rwandan genocide. In today's episode of our Inside Geneva podcast, host Imogen Foulkes talks to those who witnessed the atrocities ... Show more podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/the-rwandan-genocide-30-years-on-witnessing/id1506227169
Rwanda: witnessing genocide – and trying to stop it : Thirty years ago, the Rwandan genocide claimed 800,000 Tutsi lives. The international community asked how ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/international-geneva/rwanda-witnessing-genocide-and-trying-to-stop-it/75834136
Switzerland Today: Swiss space news and our Q1 economy check-up 👨🚀📈 www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today/75848439
First Patrouille des Glaciers races cancelled due to dangerous weather - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/alpine-environment/first-patrouille-des-glaciers-races-cancelled-due-to-dangerous-weather/75835682
Inside Geneva: witnessing the Rwandan genocide and trying to stop it - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/international-geneva/inside-geneva-witnessing-the-rwandan-genocide-and-trying-to-stop-it/75772569
It’s been a year since the war broke out in Sudan. The conflict has led to a devastating humanitarian crisis.
Last year ... Show more podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/sudans-tragedy/id1506227169 open.spotify.com/episode/1KBvaidQoyv9Jalk6EcH2Z
Q1/2024 check-up: how the Swiss economy is faring - SWI swissinfo.ch: The highlights of the Swiss economy in the first three months of 2024 - here is our ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/workplace-switzerland/q1-2024-check-up-how-the-swiss-economy-is-faring/75764295
Greenhouse gas emissions from Swiss buildings fall: Switzerland emitted 41.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2022, 3.5 million tonnes less than in 2021.
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-swiss-buildings-fall/75774995
Retail sales drop in Swiss sports market: The Swiss sports market shrank in 2023 after two strong years. Fewer hard goods such as skis and rucksacks were bought.
swissinfo.ch/eng/workplace-switzerland/retail-sales-drop-in-swiss-sports-market/75774996
Swiss citizen triggers uproar in Thailand: A Swiss man living in Thailand lost his temper for a moment and sparked an unprecedented witch hunt ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/swiss-citizen-triggers-uproar-in-thailand/75524563
Oligarch taskforce and extremist symbols to be discussed in special session - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/oligarch-taskforce-and-extremist-symbols-to-be-discussed-in-special-swiss-parliamentary-session/75766797
Lucerne tightens shipping measures against quagga mussels - SWI swissinfo.ch: No harmful organisms such as the quagga mussel should be introduced into Lucerne’s ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/alpine-environment/shipping-lucerne-tightens-measures-against-quagga-mussels/75769904
Swiss canton ‘honoured’ to host Ukraine talks: Local Swiss authorities are delighted about the chance to host the illustrious Ukraine peace conference ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/central-swiss-canton-of-nidwalden-honoured-to-host-upcoming-ukraine-talks/75587663
Russia considers relocating South Caucasus talks from Switzerland: Russia reportedly wants to penalise Switzerland for its stance in the Ukraine war by ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/russia-considers-relocating-south-caucasus-talks-from-switzerland/75761825
The pensioners and babies behind a new era of climate lawsuits: Leading courts around the world are recognising for the first time that governments have legally ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/the-pensioners-and-babies-behind-a-new-era-of-climate-lawsuits/75711009
Former Credit Suisse executives can keep bonuses: The former managers of the defunct major bank Credit Suisse will not be forced to repay their bonuses.
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/former-credit-suisse-executives-can-keep-bonuses/75708901
Swiss aid organisations continue to work in Haiti despite chaos: Swiss aid organisations have not left Haiti despite the prevailing chaos.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/swiss-aid-organisations-continue-to-work-in-haiti-despite-chaos/75713425
This week, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Switzerland violated its elderly citizens’ human rights by not doing enough to curb climate change ... Show more www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/what-is-your-country-doing-to-protect-you-from-the-impacts-of-climate-change/75596209
City dwellers more likely to suffer from hay fever, study shows: Zurich researchers detected a sharp increase in antihistamine levels in wastewater just a few ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/city-dwellers-more-likely-to-suffer-from-hay-fever-study-shows/75655333
Alice Diop shares her views on the future of cinema on a grand tour of Switzerland
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/alice-diop-shares-her-views-on-the-future-of-cinema-on-a-grand-tour-of-switzerland/75584413
Football violence: Swiss authorities propose personalised tickets: A new ticketing system would come as the latest of a series of measures aimed at curbing ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/football-violence-swiss-authorities-propose-personalised-tickets/75655334
SWISS flights to skirt Iranian airspace: The airline has decided to temporarily avoid flying through Iranian airspace due to escalating tensions in the region.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/swiss-flights-to-skirt-iranian-airspace/75651070
Moon robots learn to walk – in Zurich - SWI swissinfo.ch: Scientists in Switzerland are developing robots that will one day explore the Moon or Mars.
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/from-zurich-to-the-moon-robots-learn-to-walk/75521978
Page not found - SWI swissinfo.ch: More Rescuers recover fourth body from Italian hydroelectric plant blast This content was published on Apr 11 ...
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How to tame UBS without making the bank toothless: Swiss government proposals to regulate Too Big to Fail banks meets sceptical response.
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/how-to-tame-ubs-without-making-the-bank-toothless/75541822
Switzerland to host Ukraine peace conference in mid-June - SWI swissinfo.ch: Switzerland says it will hold a high-level Ukraine peace conference in mid-June ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-to-host-ukraine-peace-summit-in-mid-june/75458520
Quick Glance: Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland: Key Highlights
- Switzerland plans to host a high-level Ukraine peace conference in June.
- The conference aims to establish a dialogue for peace in Ukraine.
- Switzerland emphasizes the involvement of Global South countries.
- Russia is unlikely to participate in the initial discussions.
European court’s climate ruling ‘could be own goal’ for green ideas - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/marc-bühlmann-european-courts-climate-ruling-could-be-own-goal-for-green-ideas/75519493
UBS to face tougher rules in Swiss response to Credit Suisse rescue: In 209 pages of recommendations on how to police banks deemed "too big to fail" ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/ubs-to-face-tougher-rules-in-swiss-response-to-credit-suisse-rescue/75469949
Return to nuclear power: problematic or a pragmatic solution?: On February 16, a popular initiative was launched by centre-right parties in Switzerland ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/return-to-nuclear-power-problematic-or-a-pragmatic-solution/75469944
Competing in the Olympics without a country : Two refugee athletes in Switzerland are hoping to compete in the Paris Olympics under the Refugee Olympic Team.
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/competing-in-the-olympics-without-a-country/75034084
Swiss press say ‘absurd’ European climate ruling could harm democracy - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/swiss-press-say-absurd-european-climate-ruling-could-harm-democracy/75454281
Russian writer Mikhail Shishkin may live in the peaceful village of Laufen, in northern Switzerland, but the war his country is waging against Ukraine is a ... Show more www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch
Switzerland to host Ukraine peace conference in mid-June - SWI swissinfo.ch: Switzerland says it will hold a high-level Ukraine peace conference in mid-June ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-to-host-ukraine-peace-summit-in-mid-june/75458520
Era of bribes is over, say commodities trading chiefs: The CEOs of Trafigura, Vitol and Gunvor say they have learnt lessons from the 2010s scandals.
swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/era-of-bribes-is-over-say-commodities-trading-chiefs/75467302
Switzerland Today: Today's briefing: New big bank regulation, a date for the Ukraine peace conference, and curbing rents.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/s/75475866
Will asylum for Afghan women cause more migrants to choose Switzerland? - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/will-asylum-for-afghan-women-cause-more-migrants-to-choose-switzerland/75105765
Healthcare costs: should Swiss hospitals clamp down on expenses? - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/healthcare-costs-should-hospitals-have-to-be-economical/75030298
Switzerland’s population grew last year at its fastest rate in 60 years! This was primarily driven by record immigration, including thousands of people from ... Show more www.swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/swiss-population-grows-at-fastest-since-1960s-spurred-by-ukrainians/75041068
Chuchichäschtli: squid species named after tricky Swiss-German word: Upon re-examination of a fossil collection, Zurich researchers discovered a new octopus ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/ticino-octopus-species-christened-chuchichäschtli/75111337
Today, we’ve got an exciting tale of a lucky discovery! ⚓️
Wreck hunters found the remains of a passenger ship that sank almost a hundred years ago off ... Show more www.swissinfo.ch/eng/history/sunken-ship-found-in-lake-maggiore-after-nearly-100-years/75044438
Meet the team from the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security, along with sniffer dog Gino, at Zurich Airport ... Show more
Switzerland Today - SWI swissinfo.ch: In today’s briefing: raising the retirement age, health premiums, saving the Simplon and basketball research.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/switzerland-today-news-briefing/75301630
You’re in luck if you spot these Swiss birds: Seven bird species that are a feather in the cap of any bird enthusiast.
swissinfo.ch/eng/alpine-environment/swiss-birdwatching-hit-list-top-birds-to-look-out-for-in-switzerland/75321289
France eyes Swiss money for new nuclear power plants: French calls for Swiss cash to finance new nuclear power plants has been met with a mixed response in ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/france-eyes-swiss-money-for-new-nuclear-power-plants/75245438
April heatwave sets Swiss temperature records: April temperature records were set unusually early in the month.
swissinfo.ch/eng/alpine-environment/april-heatwave-sets-swiss-temperature-records/75235907
Quick Glance: New Temperature Records in Switzerland in April
- Daily temperature records for April were broken over the past weekend in some parts of Switzerland due to exceptionally warm weather conditions.
- The high temperatures were a result of abundant sunshine, warm air from the south, and a high pressure area.
- Some places recorded the warmest April temperatures ever, which is particularly early in the month.
- Forecasters anticipate the 'heatwave' to conclude on Tuesday with the arrival of a cold front, bringing temperatures back to normal levels.
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