The role of copper in Parkinson’s disease
Exposure to copper in the environment and alpha-synuclein protein in the human brain could play an important role in the pathogenesis of…
Euro in freefall
After being joined by the Swiss franc, the single currency and the dollar reached parity for the first time since 2002.
Germany: Great success of the 9 euro per month single ticket for trains, streetcars and buses
In Germany, for 9 euros per month, you can travel throughout the country on local and regional transport trains, including regular buses,…
Inflation: Causes and consequences
Inflation is the result of poor economic policy Irresponsible leaders have pursued easy money as a solution to economic woes Governments…
Climate change and consequences
Rising temperatures over time are changing weather patterns and upsetting the normal balance of nature. This poses many risks to human…
Here are the most livable and the most expensive cities in the world
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), and ECA International have released their rankings of the best and most expensive cities to live in.
The Swiss franc from one record to another
The Swiss franc fell below parity with the euro today. Thus, the decline of the common European currency in this exchange rate pair…
The drone of the future that flies and dives for environmental monitoring
The new drone was developed by researchers from Imperial College London and Empa and tested on Lake Zurich together with researchers from…
Export boom for Swiss rail vehicles
An agile and dynamic Swiss engineering company is enabling tram and train companies to offer efficient and environment-friendly transport…
Temporary reintroduction of visa requirement for citizens of Vanuatu
The EU decided to temporarily suspend the visa waiver for Vanuatu citizens holding ordinary travel passports issued since May 25, 2015,…
Domitys and the new philosophy that rejuvenates the elderly
Interview with Orietta Coppi, director of Residenza Domitys Quarto Verde in Bergamo a vertical holiday village for pensioners where you can…
Electric power prices rising sharply in Switzerland
The Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) predicts a significant increase in electricity tariffs next year and possible supply disruptions…
“The transition in healthcare” the title of the 2022 edition of Innovabiomed
The edition of Innovabiomed, the network place for biomedical innovation that on May 24 and 25 involved researchers, physicians,…
Climate Strategy 2050 submitted for public consultation in Liechtenstein
The government launched the public consultation on Climate Strategy 2050 and adopted the consultation report on raising the climate target…
The EU’s future: Like Switzerland or more like Italy?
The drive to transfer ever more sovereignty from diverse member states to Brussels is turning the European Union into an inefficient,…
New satellite weather station inaugurated in Valais
In Leuk (Canton Valais), the new satellite reception station in cooperation with EUMETSAT was inaugurated in the presence of Federal…