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Cycling to the climate summit: 110 days to Baku
November 19, 2024
Ingvar Perovanovich spent 110 days on the road from Freiburg in Germany to Baku: the 30-year-old cycled to the World Climate Conference in Azerbaijan.
Swiss Re sees further growth in the global insurance market
November 19, 2024
The Swiss Re Institute expects further growth in the global insurance markets. Global premium income is likely to increase by 2.
Price watchdog criticizes excessive prices for generics
November 19, 2024
In a comparison of 20 patent-expired and top-selling active ingredients from abroad, the price watchdog found that Swiss prices were significantly too high.
Aztec whistle with a terrible scream also frightens modern people
November 19, 2024
The Aztecs used a skull pipe for ritual sacrificial ceremonies. The shrill sound of the pipe from the pre-Columbian period in Central America also has a frightening effect on modern people, as researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered.
Real estate market continues to show no signs of correction
November 19, 2024
The Swiss real estate market continues to show no signs of correction. In recent months, prices have continued to rise in this country, while neighboring countries such as Germany and France have suffered considerable losses.
Reintroduction of critically endangered jackdaw crayfish
November 19, 2024
Two researchers from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) in Muttenz BL have successfully reared critically endangered dace crayfish and reintroduced them on Tuesday.
Chronology of the search for a site for the storage of radioactive waste
November 19, 2024
Switzerland wants to dispose of its radioactive waste from the last fifty years domestically.
Asylum applications in October 26 percent lower than a year ago
November 19, 2024
At 2597, the number of new asylum applications in October 2024 was around 26% lower than in October of the previous year.
Nagra calls for a referendum on the new nuclear repository
November 19, 2024
The Swiss people are to vote on the future nuclear waste repository in the Zurich municipality of Stadel.
Healthcare costs likely to rise to over 100 billion francs
November 19, 2024
According to the Economic Research Center at ETH Zurich, Swiss healthcare expenditure is likely to rise to over CHF 100 billion in 2025.
Downturn in tech industry continues
November 19, 2024
The situation in the Swiss tech industry remains tense. The decline in sales continued in the third quarter and, according to the industry association Swissmem, the most important indicators do not point to an imminent recovery.
Financial institutions should increase their positive impact on children
November 19, 2024
In a new study, Unicef Switzerland and Liechtenstein took a close look at 30 financial institutions in the two countries.
Multiple sclerosis drug can help working memory
November 19, 2024
A drug for multiple sclerosis could help people with reduced working memory. According to a study, this could make it easier for those affected to remember codes or take part in conversations, for example.
Watch exports fall further in October
November 19, 2024
Measured in Swiss francs, Swiss watch manufacturers exported fewer watches abroad in October compared to the same month last year.
Swiss exports rise to record level in October
November 19, 2024
The Swiss export industry had a very good October. Exports rose to a new record level, mainly due to the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
Sonova hopes for momentum in the second half of the year
November 19, 2024
Hearing aid manufacturer Sonova stabilized as expected in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year.
Sonova stabilizes in the first half of 2024/25
November 19, 2024
Hearing aid manufacturer Sonova stabilized as expected in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year.
Lower buying mood expected for Black Friday
November 19, 2024
The bargain hunting around Black Friday could result in lower sales this year. According to a survey by Salesforce Switzerland, 40 percent of consumers plan to spend less during the discount days than last year.

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