Celebration of August 1, 2022: Speech by Federal President Ignazio Cassis in Knonau
Federal President Ignatius Cassis (FDP) made the first stop of his "Tour de Suisse" by train in Knonau, Canton Zurich at the Stöckweid farm…
Borderless money in a hot, flat and crowded world
Countries are beginning to realize that they can benefit from more inclusive forms of device-centric money, payments and financial…
The euro area could be at risk of a new sovereign debt crisis
The eurozone’s debt is starting to haunt European Central Bank’s policymakers and leaders who recklessly increased public spending.
Heatwave: hot weather alert in Europe
The heat wave has reached all of Switzerland. A further slight increase in temperatures is expected south of the Alps in the coming days,…
A new coin dedicated to solar energy
From July 21, 2022, available in limited edition is the new silver coin "Solar Energy," the second in the series of three coins concerning…
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…
The real “Made in Italy” in Zurich
On September 10, 2022 at the Schweizerisch-italienisches Kunstgymnasium (Art School) - Parkring 30 - Zurich ( near the Zürich Enge station)…
Artificial Intelligence: Prediction revolution
AI-based prediction is a boon to human decision-making that will enhance productivity, income and the quality of life.
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…
Cyber Defence Campus launches 2022 Cyber Startup Challenge
The Cyber-Defence Campus of the DDPS is again holding a Cyber Startup Challenge this year. With the theme “Network detection and security…
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…
Switzerland focuses on hydrogen for a CO2-free industry
The Association for the Decarbonization of Industry has adopted a strategy aimed at developing holistic and rapidly implementable…