Actualités de Geneva

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Preventive drone attacks based on digital traces are a grey area under international law

Bern (ots) - Identifying terrorists by analysing their online activities is an approach that is sometimes at odds with international law, especially if the outcome is death. A study has documented this problematic legal and ethical issue. These days, virtually everyone leaves footprints in the digital world. Terrorists are no exception. Intelligence agencies realised ...

FDI World Dental Federation

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FDI World Dental Federation releases powerful video message unifying voices in celebration of World Oral Health Day

HARSCH SA

HARSCH increases its operational capacity with the opening of a new secure storage facility in Meyrin

ACE & Company

ACE & Company Becomes Signatory to the United Nations-Supported Principles for Responsible Investment

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - ACE & Company, a leading Swiss private equity and venture capital group, is proud to announce its commitment to responsible investment practices by becoming a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment. The United Nations-supported Principles for ...

Phagenesis

Phagenesis, a medical device company specializing in the treatment of swallowing disorders, successfully closes a $42M Series D financing round led by EQT Life Sciences and Sectoral Asset Management

Manchester, England (ots/PRNewswire) - Phagenesis, a pioneering UK company which has developed a revolutionary neurostimulation system to treat swallowing dysfunction, has closed a $42M Series D financing all equity investment round. The combined European and United States investment syndicate was led by EQT Life ...

ACE & Company

ACE & Company Unveils New Brand Identity, Strengthening Its Position as A Trusted Partner Across Private Equity

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - ACE & Company (ACE), a leading Swiss private equity and venture capital group, introduces a new brand identity, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and its established role as a multi-strategy specialist across private equity. Since its inception, ACE's focus has been to deliver ...

Kunstmuseum St.Gallen

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Kunstmuseum St. Gallen: Program 2024

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Torsten Schwede appointed as new President of the SNSF Research Council from 2025

SIFEM AG

Government-owned SIFEM reports on its economic, social, and environmental impact achievements in developing countries/ SIFEM'S 2023 IMPACT REPORT

Geneva (ots) - In 2022, the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) created important economic, social, and environmental impacts in developing countries. Over 600 companies in SIFEM's investment portfolio supported more than 483,000 jobs, increased their financing for microentrepreneurs by 7% and for ...

AvS - International Trusted Advisors GmbH

High-profile new addition to AvS Advisors – Cornelia Sengpiel advises family enterprises and privately-held businesses on their development into sustainable, future-proof organizations

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

On a quest for new particles

ACE & Company

ACE & Company's Buyout Strategy Maintains Brisk Investment Pace, Completing Five New Investments in 2023

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - ACE & Company (ACE) continues to push forward with the successful deployment of its Buyout Co-Investment Program, despite a challenging market environment characterized by low deal volumes. In the first half of 2023, ACE Buyout completed five new investments from its two most recent funds. ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

The insatiable virus hunter

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

1,500 new research projects and 400 fellowships abroad in anniversary year

Bern (ots) - In 2022, the SNSF approved 910 million francs for its regular funding schemes. We awarded a further 173 million for the Horizon Europe transitional measures. Coronavirus research generated a wealth of knowledge. On 1 August 2022, the SNSF celebrated its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1952 out of concern that Swiss research might sink into mediocrity after ...

FDI World Dental Federation

FDI WORLD DENTAL FEDERATION'S VIRTUAL SUMMIT ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY TO HIGHLIGHT SUSTAINABLE DENTAL PRACTICES FOR A GREENER FUTURE

Credaris AG

Credaris to acquire Crédits Conseils and expand its position as the leading Swiss credit broker

Firmenich

FIRMENICH DELIVERED STRONG RESULTS IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF FINANCIAL YEAR 2023

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Continued Revenue momentum. Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion. THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NOT FOR GENERAL RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAWS OR REGULATIONS Firmenich ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Photographs reveal the hidden beauty of research

Bern (ots) - Nineteen works particularly impressed the international jury of the 2023 SNSF Scientific Image Competition. They reveal hidden beauty in research, tell tales of happy coincidences and explore new perspectives on the world around us. The transparent belly of a frog, the caring gesture of a veterinarian, a colony of bees residing on an electronic circuit, and mesmerising vortices: the selection by the jury of ...

Fintica AI, Ltd.

Former Head of Swiss Securities and Exchanges to head new Fintica AI Ltd Advisory Board

Tel Aviv, Israel (ots/PRNewswire) - New body to include industry experts: Thomas Zeeb, René Karsenti, Yanming Xiao Fintica AI Ltd, a leading provider of next-generation AI for the financial industry, has announced a new Advisory Board made up of experienced financial executives, providing long-term vision and insights to help shape the future of AI for capital ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Mummies provide the key to reconstruct the climate of the ancient Mediterranean

Bern (ots) - Swiss scientists are reconstructing the climate of the ancient world using small wooden artefacts hung on mummified remains. Throughout history, the earth's climate has undergone natural fluctuations. Although insignificant compared with the current crisis, these fluctuations would nevertheless have been enough to make and unmake empires. According to ...

Firmenich

Firmenich recognized as one of the 2023 World's Most Ethical Companies®

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Second consecutive year in Ethisphere's assessment of best-in-class ethics, compliance & governance Firmenich, the world's largest privately owned perfume and taste company, has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the second time by Ethisphere®, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical ...

FDI World Dental Federation

FDI World Dental Federation calls for global leaders to prioritise action against oral diseases at major UN meeting on health / Call issued on World Oral Health Day, as data shows oral diseases impact nearly half the world's population

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

The journey to school is an important time for children

Bern (ots) - Going to school with friends is a precious time that offers numerous opportunities to learn and also unwind, according to children who were asked for their thoughts on this subject. Parents who do not accompany their children to school sometimes worry what could happen on the way. Children see things very differently: for them, the journey to school is a time of independence and socialisation that contributes ...

Firmenich

Firmenich confirms anti-trust probes into fragrances sector

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Firmenich, the world's largest privately owned perfume and taste company confirms that on March 7th, 2023, certain competition authorities commenced an industry wide investigation into the fragrances sector. As part thereof, unannounced inspections were carried out at its offices in France, Switzerland and the UK. Unannounced inspections are a preliminary step in anti-trust investigations into ...

Firmenich

DSM And Firmenich Have Obtained Competition Clearance from the European Commission

Kaiseraugst, Switzerland, Heerlen, Netherlands and Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - This is a joint press release by Koninklijke DSM N.V. (DSM), Firmenich International SA (Firmenich) and Danube AG, to be renamed DSM-Firmenich AG (the Company) in connection with the voluntary public exchange offer by the Company for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the share ...

Firmenich

Firmenich Appoints New Leadership for Integrated Perfumery & Ingredients Organization

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Ilaria Resta to take the helm of integrated Perfumery & Ingredients Organization Amaury Roquette to take over leadership of Ingredients activities Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has appointed a new leadership for its integrated Perfumery & Ingredients organization, naming current Perfumery head, ...

Firmenich

Firmenich Receives Top-Recognition by EDGE for Accelerated Efforts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Firmenich becomes the first company in the industry and the seventh in the world to achieve highest EDGE Lead certification, in Brazil and Mexico Concurrently, the Group re-secures EDGE Move certification across its operations worldwide, while Firmenich USA advances to EDGEplus for eliminating ethnic pay gaps Firmenich, the world's largest ...

Firmenich

Firmenich recognized as one of the world's most dynamic innovators by LexisNexis

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Second consecutive year for Firmenich to feature as the only fragrance & taste company in the LexisNexis® 'Innovation Momentum 2023: Global Top 100 report' Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, is proud to announce its inclusion in the 'Innovation Momentum 2023: Global Top 100 report' by LexisNexis®. The ...

Euro Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg

2022 Overview - A successful new beginning after the pandemic

2022 Overview - A successful new beginning after the pandemic The year 2022 was marked by a new start after the pandemic. After a weak first trimester, passenger numbers also increased strongly at EuroAirport. In total, the Airport welcomed 7 million passengers in ...

Firmenich

ACCEPTANCE PERIOD FOR EXCHANGE OFFER EXTENDED PENDING COMPETITION CLEARANCES

Kaiseraugst, Switzerland, Heerlen, Netherlands and Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NOT FOR GENERAL RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAWS OR REGULATIONS This is a joint press ...