Right to protest in Switzerland, priority to international trains and book thieves | Here are three news stories from Switzerland this week 🇨🇭
Swiss parliamentary committee backs Ukraine aid plan: In addition to helping Ukraine, the funds are envisaged to aid ensure security in Switzerland and in ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/swiss-parliamentary-committee-backs-ukraine-aid-plan/76461157
Switzerland’s fiscal policy: defence spending tug-of-war
“We live in unprecedent times”: this is a common line in speeches and the news ... Show more
Switzerland’s fiscal policy: defence spending tug-of-war - SWI swissinfo.ch
Switzerland’s fiscal policy: defence spending tug-of-war - SWI swissinfo.ch
Zurich judge barred from ruling on climate activists: The ruling from Switzerland's Supreme Court was triggered following the judge's acquittal of a ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/democracy/zurich-district-judge-barred-from-ruling-on-climate-activists/76466473
Climate activists picket Swiss National Bank’s shareholder meeting: Climate groups want the SNB to sell its holdings in companies that they see as damaging the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/climate-activists-picket-swiss-national-banks-shareholder-meeting/76463889
Zelensky claims Moscow is planning to derail Swiss peace conference : The Ukrainian president said he is aware of a plan by Russia to prevent the peace ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/zelensky-moscow-trying-to-prevent-peace-conference/76455855
Rare books stolen from Geneva library : Three volumes were stolen, in part of a series of similar thefts that occurred throughout Europe.
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/rare-books-stolen-from-geneva-library/76455682
Swiss extend support for Sri Lankan adoptees wishing to trace roots: With around seventy people having already benefitted from the programme ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/further-support-for-sri-lankan-adoptees-wishing-to-trace-roots/76453337
Love Life: new Swiss campaign launched against sex infections: Part of a new federal programme, the campaign aims to increase awareness and decrease rates of ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/federal-government-launches-new-campaign-against-sexually-transmitted-infections/76450634
Turkey vs. Zolgensma: the battle over the world’s most expensive drug: Turkey and Novartis are in a stand-off over approval of Zolgensma - a $2 ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/turkey-vs-novartis-the-battle-over-the-worlds-most-expensive-drug/76341423
Between 2026 and 2030, the new European astronauts will fly on missions to the International Space Station (ISS) to conduct scientific experiments ... Show more
Switzerland’s Marco Sieber officially appointed ESA astronaut - SWI swissinfo.ch
Switzerland’s Marco Sieber officially appointed ESA astronaut - SWI swissinfo.ch
SNB returns to quarterly profit thanks to Swiss franc weakness - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/snb-returns-to-quarterly-profit-thanks-to-swiss-franc-weakness/76388173
What the EU crackdown on supply chains means for Swiss companies: The EU's new rules on human rights abuses in supply chains will have far-reaching impacts ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/what-the-eu-crackdown-on-corporate-supply-chains-means-for-swiss-companies/76404510
Drug pricing: Swiss expert calls for more transparency: As more multi-million-dollar drugs come on the market, there are growing calls for transparency on drug ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/drug-pricing-swiss-expert-calls-for-more-transparency/75398770
Does the Swiss rail network have room for international competition? - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/does-the-swiss-rail-network-have-room-for-international-competition/76350426
Late frost in Switzerland poses increased risk to crops: As a result of climate change, winters are becoming milder and the growing season is being lengthened ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/late-frost-in-switzerland-poses-increased-risk-to-crops/76154880
Zurich football fans gather in city centre after part of stadium is closed off: Over 1,000 fans of the Zurich Football Club gathered in the centre of the Swiss ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/zurich-football-fans-gather-in-city-centre-after-part-of-stadium-is-closed-off/76160310
Locarno Film Festival to honour Jane Campion: New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion will be awarded the prestigious Pardo d'Onore Manor prize.
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/locarno-film-festival-to-honour-jane-campion/76333350
UBS slams Swiss capital buffer plan: UBS hits back at Swiss government plans to force the banks to set aside more capital.
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/ubs-slams-swiss-capital-buffer-plan/76341356
Hedge fund joins list of entities suing Credit Suisse: Hedge fund launches US lawsuit over Credit Suisse AT1 bond losses.
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/hedge-fund-joins-list-of-entities-suing-credit-suisse/76326220
French air traffic controller strikes hits SWISS flights: SWISS flights have been hit by an air traffic controller strike in France.
swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/french-air-traffic-controller-strikes-hits-swiss-flights/76343280
Can UNRWA report restore confidence in the organisation?: Whether an independent report into the neutrality of UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/international-geneva/can-the-colonna-report-on-unrwa-restore-confidence-in-the-organisation/76324747
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
2024 ‘crucial year’ for UBS-Credit Suisse merger: UBS executives give a progress update at the bank's annual general meeting.
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/2024-crucial-year-for-ubs-credit-suisse-merger/76333320
Today, the UBS CEO had his more than CHF14 million salary approved by the shareholders, ten months after the Credit Suisse takeover ... Show more
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Switzerland violates right to protest: Amnesty International: Amnesty International voices criticism of Switzerland in its global report.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/switzerland-violates-right-to-protest-amnesty-international/76328475
How is it that a Swiss-made drug can cost $6,000 in the US, $3,000 in Switzerland, and $1,000 in South Africa? Check out the full version of our video ... Show more
How are drug prices decided and by whom - YouTube
How are drug prices decided and by whom - YouTube
EU ‘plans to prioritise international trains’, warns Swiss railway chief: Swiss trains could be sacrificed for European rivals, warns Swiss rail boss.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/eu-plans-to-prioritise-international-trains-warns-swiss-railway-chief/76328503
Switzerland delays UNRWA funding decision: Switzerland will fund Middle east humanitarian projects with loans.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-delays-unrwa-funding-decision/76336116
Swiss vote explainer: another Covid-19 initiative?: The Swiss electorate will be called to the polls once again in connection with Covid-19.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/swiss-vote-explainer-compulsory-vaccination-under-fire/76279681
How drug prices are negotiated in Switzerland and beyond - SWI swissinfo.ch: Switzerland's pharmaceutical sector supplies drugs worldwide ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/who-decides-drug-prices-and-how/75914703
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 and frozen Russian assets: where do things stand?: As the world's largest wealth manager, Switzerland finds itself in the spotlight over frozen ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-and-frozen-russian-assets-where-do-things-stand/76282852
For over ten years, researchers at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich have been developing robots that will one day explore the terrain or search for ... Show more
Planned cuts to education and research funding in Switzerland spark concerns: Critics fear the quality of Swiss research and competitiveness will suffer if the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/education/planned-cuts-to-education-and-research-funding-in-switzerland-spark-concerns/76213979
EU membership is only solution to achieve Swiss goals, says former minister: Switzerland is essentially going from one makeshift solution to the next ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/eu-membership-is-only-solution-to-achieve-swiss-goals-says-former-minister/76273724
Whatever happened to the world’s most expensive drug?: Zolgensma came to the market five years ago with a price tag of $2.1 million. What happened to it?
swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/whatever-happened-to-the-worlds-most-expensive-drug/75388576
Swiss president urges Putin to enter ‘dialogue in difficult times’: Swiss President Viola Amherd wrote a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin as an ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/swiss-president-urges-putin-to-enter-dialogue-in-difficult-times/76157418
Without Horizon Europe, Switzerland risks ‘isolation’, says future EPFL president
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/without-horizon-europe-switzerland-risks-isolation-says-future-epfl-president/76152122
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
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
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
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
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
‘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 climate activists continue to protest, but change ‘is not easy’ - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/fridays-for-future/75936445
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
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
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
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
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
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
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
Competing in the Olympics without a country - SWI swissinfo.ch
Competing in the Olympics without a country - SWI swissinfo.ch
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
Inside Geneva: The Rwandan genocide 30 years on: witnessing atrocities - and trying to stop them auf Apple Podcasts
Inside Geneva: The Rwandan genocide 30 years on: witnessing atrocities - and trying to stop them auf Apple Podcasts
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 👨🚀📈 Switzerland Today - SWI swissinfo.ch
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
Inside Geneva: Sudan’s tragedy auf Apple Podcasts
Sudan’s tragedy - Inside Geneva | Podcast on Spotify
Inside Geneva: Sudan’s tragedy auf Apple Podcasts
Sudan’s tragedy - Inside Geneva | Podcast on Spotify
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
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