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According to the WHO forecast, Europe will be the problem child when it comes to tobacco consumption
January 16, 2024
According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of tobacco users worldwide has fallen by 19 million in the past two years.
UN: Planned US execution with nitrogen could be torture
January 16, 2024
The planned execution of a man in the US state of Alabama using a new method could be tantamount to torture in the opinion of the UN Human Rights Office.
China’s economy to grow by 5.2 percent in 2023 according to Premier Li
January 16, 2024
According to Premier Li Qiang, China's economy grew by around 5.2 percent last year.
Solar and wind will soon supply more energy in the EU than Russia
January 16, 2024
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sees considerable progress in decoupling the European energy system from Russian gas supplies.
Bourbaki Panorama Foundation Lucerne restores its fabric canopy
January 16, 2024
On Tuesday, the Bourbaki Panorama Lucerne Foundation invited visitors to view the current status of the ongoing restoration project.
Alliance submits 76,000 signatures against two rent reforms
January 16, 2024
The people are likely to have the last word on softening the protection against dismissal in the case of subletting and owner-occupancy.
Qatar: Natural gas transportation affected by escalation in the Red Sea
January 16, 2024
The security situation in the Red Sea is affecting the maritime transportation of liquefied natural gas, according to Qatar, a major producer.
Von der Leyen sees Russia’s failure – appeal to Kiev supporters
January 16, 2024
At the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for continued support for Ukraine, which is under attack from Russia.
Swissbau in Basel reopens in its old size after three years
January 16, 2024
After an edition with corona restrictions, Swissbau in Basel reopened in its old size on Tuesday.
Zurich and Geneva airports continue to recover from the coronavirus setback
January 16, 2024
Air traffic in Switzerland has also continued to recover from the coronavirus slump.
New SBB plant in Ticino will not go into operation until the end of 2027
January 16, 2024
The start of construction of the new SBB plant in Arbedo-Castione TI has been delayed by six months.
Ethics committee criticizes blacklists of defaulting premium payers
January 16, 2024
According to the National Ethics Commission (NEK), blacklists for late premium payers violate fundamental ethical principles.
Opponents call the pension initiative unsocial and unfair
January 16, 2024
On March 3, Switzerland will vote on the pension initiative, which first calls for a retirement age of 66 and then a retirement age linked to life expectancy.
More passengers are traveling by train thanks to the Gotthard Base Tunnel
January 16, 2024
Thanks to the Gotthard and Ceneri base tunnels, more passengers are traveling by train on the north-south axis.
President Amherd speaks to the conscience of WEF participants
January 16, 2024
In her opening speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday, President Viola Amherd spoke to the representatives from business, politics and society.
Zurich cantonal archaeology discovers complete armored gauntlet
January 16, 2024
During an excavation in Kyburg ZH, the Zurich Cantonal Archaeology Department has made a discovery that it describes as a sensation: They came across a fully preserved gauntlet of armor from the 14th century.
Adecco CEO sees weaker momentum in Europe’s job market
January 16, 2024
The momentum on the European labor markets is currently weakening. "Europe is slowing down", said Denis Machuel, CEO of the Swiss personnel service provider Adecco, in an interview with the television channel "CNBC" at the WEF in Davos on Tuesday.
Selenskyj meets Stoltenberg: hope for Nato accession
January 16, 2024
At a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selensky reaffirmed his country's hopes of joining the military alliance.

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