Storys zum Thema Society

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

When political leaders' personalities threaten democracy

Bern (ots) - By combining electoral data with psychological assessments, political scientists have shown that the polarisation of our societies largely stems from the problematic personalities of some elected representatives. The personalities of politicians seem to directly impact the polarisation of society. With support from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), a team from the University of Lausanne, led by ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein Initiative presented under the Title "Book of Europe - Firsthand Visions of the Future of Europe"

Vaduz (ots) - The "Book of Europe" contains contributions from 33 European countries on the future of Europe. Against the backdrop of the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe and the current geopolitical challenges, Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Daniel Risch and Foreign Minister Dominique Hasler initiated the ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Men who conform to traditional gender roles are at a higher risk of suicide

Bern (ots) - Men commit suicide much more often than women. Those who want to live up to the traditional male image of strength and independence are particularly at risk. Prevention measures should focus more on them in future. The global suicide rate among men is between two and four times that of women, including in Switzerland. One reason for this considerable ...

Fondazione MAIRE

RESULTS OF THE MAIRE FOUNDATION STUDY AT COP29 IN BAKU: PEOPLE IN AZERBAIJAN AND KAZAKHSTAN AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Milan/Baku (ots) - - 55% of Azerbaijani respondents say that the energy transition is a priority, in line with European countries - 64% of Azerbaijani respondents (more than the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and India) and 53% in Kazakhstan (more than Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States and China ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein and the United States take their bilateral cooperation to a new level

Vaduz (ots) - The first Strategic and Economic Partnership Dialogue between Liechtenstein and the United States took place in Washington D.C. on 22 October. The talks centred on economic and security policy cooperation between the two countries. The new dialogue format is the result of several years of intensive and close cooperation between the two countries. The ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Press release from the Princely House

Vaduz (ots) - H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince and H.R.H. the Hereditary Princess von und zu Liechtenstein are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Princess Marie Caroline to Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer. Leopoldo is the eldest son of Francisco and Sofia Maduro Vollmer, born Vollmer de Marcellus, and he was born in Caracas on 28 October 1990. He studied first at the Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola in Caracas, and ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

The Government adopts reports and motions on the redesign of supervisory law for banks and investment firms

Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 9 July 2024, the Government adopted several reports and motions on the redesign of the supervisory law governing banks and investment firms. These reports and motions on a comprehensive revision of the Banking Act (BankG) and the creation of a new Investment Services Act (WPDG), ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

The Government adopts report and motion on amendment of the AEOI Act, the FATCA Act, and other laws

Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 9 July 2024, the Government adopted its report and motion on amendment of the Law on the International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOI Act), the Law on Implementation of the FATCA Agreement between the Principality of Liechtenstein and the United States of America (FATCA Act), the Law on the Agreement between ...

ISCTH - International Spiritual Council for Transforming Humanity

The ISCTH Global Peace and Transformation Summit with a powerful message from Maitreya Dadashreeji - #IamPeace

Geneva (ots) - On the 28th of June 2024, the International Spiritual Council for Transforming Humanity (ISCTH) hosted the first Global Peace and Transformation Summit in Geneva, Siwtzerland. More than 100 action-driven leaders and influential speakers from around the globe gathered to open an honest dialogue on how ...

Democracy News Alliance

Researchers: The future of democracy is on the ballot in Europe

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein's AAA rating affirmed

Vaduz (ots) - After concluding its rating process, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings affirmed Liechtenstein's country rating in its research update of 27 May 2024 with the highest rating, AAA, and a stable outlook. In its report affirming the rating, S&P Global Ratings cites the very positive result of the national accounts and the strong fiscal position of the country's public budgets. The stable outlook ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

NRP "Welfare and Coercion" identifies areas for improvement in Swiss social policy

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Compassion doesn't help all couples

Bern (ots) - More compassion = a better relationship. This is an obvious rule of thumb for couples. But it doesn't apply to everyone, as a study shows. Some people prefer to do without it. Whether irrevocably estranged or merely bored with the daily routine: "Couples counselling can improve communication and the quality of the relationship. And it has a positive effect on mental health", says Andrew Gloster, Professor of ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein's Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni visits the United States

Vaduz (ots) - From April 29 to May 2, Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni, who is Liechtenstein's Minister of Home Affairs, Economy and Environment, visited the US. In Washington, DC she held bilateral talks on Liechtenstein - US economic relations. The US is one of Liechtenstein's most important economic and trading partners with Liechtenstein companies providing ...

Globegarden Gmbh

Emphasizing the Importance of Appreciation and Diversity in Childcare / Globegarden Recognizes Its Staff and Launches a Picture Book on Family Constellations

Zürich (ots) - Globegarden, a daycare provider, annually celebrates the dedication of its staff during its Employee Appreciation Month. This year, under the theme "EmpoweringTeachers," March is dedicated to acknowledging the challenging work of childcare workers. Additionally, this month sees the release of a ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Agency photos aestheticise dying

SwissFinTechLadies

The journey through the history of assets and money

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein and Italy sign double taxation agreement

Vaduz (ots) - In a virtual signing ceremony on 12 July 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Daniel Risch and Italian Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Giancarlo Giorgetti signed the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Liechtenstein and Italy. The DTA will enter into force once the domestic legislative process is complete. This successful signing of the DTA - which had already been initialled in 2019 - ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein to start official accession negotiations with the IMF

Vaduz (ots) - In the autumn of last year, the Liechtenstein Parliament instructed the Government to start accession negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Following numerous preliminary talks at a technical level, the Government has now officially filed an application for IMF membership and has thus started the formal accession process. The Executive ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Transition to a sustainable economy: policy recommendations

Bern (ots) - How can economic progress be aligned with social and environmental responsibility? In closing, the National Research Programme "Sustainable Economy" (NRP 73) presents recommendations in this regard. To mark its conclusion, the National Research Programme "Sustainable Economy: resource-efficient, future-oriented, innovative" (NRP 73) is presenting a white paper with recommendations to policymakers for the ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Analysing how we work

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 ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Urban and rural poor are different

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein with good results in MONEYVAL assessment in the area of combating money laundering and terrorist financing

Vaduz (ots) - For decades, Liechtenstein has been actively engaged in the combat against money laundering and terrorist financing and has been guided by the international standard of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Since 1999, Liechtenstein has been a member state of MONEYVAL, which is a regional body ...