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Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Federal budget cuts: SNSF to adapt its research funding from 2026
Bern (ots) - The SNSF rejects the massive budget cuts planned by the Federal Council from 2027. At the same time, it is preparing itself. After close dialogue with all partners, it has decided to cut costs across several funding schemes. The SNSF supports research in Switzerland on behalf of and with funding from the Confederation. As part of relief package 27, the Federal Council is planning to reduce the SNSF's funding ...
mehrEidgenössisches Nuklearsicherheitsinspektorat ENSI
2024 Oversight Report: Nuclear power plants complied with approved operating conditions
Brugg (ots) - ENSI assessed the safety condition of the nuclear power plants as good overall for 2024. All reportable events were of minor significance for nuclear safety. This is the conclusion reached by ENSI in its 2024 Oversight Report. In 2024, nuclear power plant operators (NPPs) in Switzerland complied with the approved operating conditions. There were 34 ...
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Latest special coin to be issued: 100 years 100-franc Vreneli
Ein Dokumentmehr Eidgenössisches Nuklearsicherheitsinspektorat ENSI
ENSI Publishes its 2024 Research and Experience Report: New Findings for Long-Term Operation
Brugg (ots) - ENSI's research projects generate important background principles for oversight, strengthen independent expertise and enable findings that would not be attainable without international cooperation. The 2024 Research and Experience Report is focused on research into earthquake risks, fire propagation in reactors and the health effects of ionising ...
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1,800 new research projects generate knowledge for the economy and society
Bern (ots) - The SNSF invested some 1 billion Swiss francs in research in 2024, but it again had to reject many innovative projects. If the federal government cuts the SNSF's budget, hundreds more are likely to be rejected. How can self-driving cars or care robots be made safer? A research project funded by the SNSF is exploring this question, while another project ...
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Basel seeks 700 volunteers for ESC 2025 - registration opens today
mehrBilaterals III: Swissmem welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations - no gifts for trade unions
Zurich (ots) - Swissmem has been in favour of the bilateral approach from the outset. The common understanding relating to the Bilaterals III was already a good basis; further improvements were achieved in the negotiations. At first glance, the important agreement appears advantageous for Switzerland. Swissmem will now analyse the result and expects to give an ...
mehrSchweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
International law with cantonal twists
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Latest special coin to be issued: the 20-franc "Switzerland" silver coin in honour of Switzerland
Ein Dokumentmehr Euro Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
4New tower banner at EuroAirport: 75 years of the Franco-Swiss Treaty
Ein DokumentmehrSwissmem welcomes the clear YES to the Electricity Act
Zurich (ots) - The association of the Swiss technology industry is pleased at the Swiss electorate's clear approval of the Electricity Act. It will make a key contribution to a secure, environmentally friendly and economically viable electricity supply, and the companies in the technology industry are counting on it. Swissmem supports the rapid expansion of all CO2-free electricity-generation technologies. However, ...
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Eurovision Song Contest 2025: now it's up to the cities
mehrAnapaya, Sunrise and Swisscom join forces to launch Anapaya GATE to defend against DDoS and intrusion attacks
mehrGlobegarden dedicates "Try Everything" as an anthem to working parents / New recording of the global hit with Skyler Wind and musicians from the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra
mehrSchweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Essential investments in education, research and innovation
Bern (ots) - The Federal Council draft of the Dispatch on the promotion of education, research and innovation (ERI Dispatch) for the period 2025-2028 is strongly influenced by concerns about the overall state of government finances. Thus there will be fewer financial resources available to the ERI sector in 2025 than in the previous year. As a consequence, there is a risk that the level of services will be cut back and ...
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Focused on positive impact: Ricola becomes a B Corporation
mehr Solid growth for Cornèr Group
Lugano (ots) - Faced with an uncertain geopolitical and economic situation, Cornèr Group's prudent policy and long-held pragmatic approach have once again proven to be winning qualities. Cornèr Group's 72nd financial year closed with revenues reaching CHF 506 million (+16 %) and a net profit of CHF 74.9 million (+41 %). This result allows the Group to further strengthen its capital solidity with its capital ...
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Latest special coin to be issued: The Rhone glacier bimetallic coin is the third in the three-part series on Swiss glaciers
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Neustark and Zürcher Kantonalbank to remove thousands of tons of CO2 together
mehr 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 ...
mehrswissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz
Press Release by the Social Partners of the CBA on Staff Leasing / Higher Minimum Wage for Temporary Workers: The Biggest Collective Bargaining Agreement in Switzerland Has Been Renewed for Four Years
Bern/Dübendorf (ots) - After some intensive negotiations, the social partners have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement on staff leasing for the next four years. It brings with it a higher minimum wage (+3.2% in 2024) with automatic ...
Ein DokumentmehrLet's Talk About Retirement: Unexpected Costs to Plan For
mehrswissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz
The labor market: Temporary work helps integrate the unemployed into the labor market and provides social security for flexible workers
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Securing the bilateral approach: Swissmem welcomes the Federal Council's decision
Zurich (ots) - The approval today of the main points of a negotiating position with the EU is a key stage in securing the bilateral approach. The progress made in the exploratory discussions now needs to be utilized quickly - with a negotiating position by the end of the year and an agreement by summer 2024. With regard to wage protection, a negotiated solution is ...
mehrSchweizerischer 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 ...
mehrTechnology industry: subdued outlook for 2023
Zurich (ots) - The business situation in the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) is currently still good. Both sales (+4.9%) and exports (+2.8%) rose in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the previous year. However, the decline in new orders in the first quarter (-4.8%) and the low worldwide Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) indicate considerably ...
mehrSERV Schweizerische Exportrisikoversicherung
Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV creates and preserves jobs in Switzerland
Zurich (ots) - Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV conducted a study on the export and employment effects it generates with Offenburg University's Institute for Trade and Innovation (IfTI). The analysis shows that SERV compensates for exporting and financing risks on a large scale, thus creating and preserving up to 21,000 jobs in Switzerland. SERV also makes additional ...
mehrSwiss ICT Investor Club (SICTIC)
Successful Swiss technology startups: SICTIC again facilitates more than 100 financing rounds
mehrSERV Schweizerische Exportrisikoversicherung
Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV takes a further step to support the transition to a low-carbon economy
Zurich (ots) - Today, the Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV has published its guideline for supporting the transition to clean energy. In line with the COP26 Statement signed by Switzerland, SERV will no longer provide direct support to the international energy sector, which remains fully focused on the use of fossil ...
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