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Country Comparison 2025: Energy Transition in Switzerland and Europe Underway – with Expansion Potential
The transition of the Swiss energy system to renewables is progressing – also in comparison with EU countries, as shown by the latest analysis of the Swiss Energy Foundation (SES). Switzerland ranks highly in overall electricity production from renewable sources and in the ...
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Ed Sheeran and Macklemore backlash: Who calls the shots on tour? | BBC News
Ed Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts have pulled out of the artist's US tour.
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E-Scooter Crash Test: Helmet Reduces Potential Consequences of an Accident
Vernier/Ostermundigen - TCS has conducted crash tests to examine the stress levels on the head during a fall and the difference a bicycle helmet makes. The tests show: at 20 km/h, enormous forces can act on the head. A helmet significantly reduces the stress - but cannot ...
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Year-Round Tyre Test: TCS Advises Against Five Models
Vernier/Ostermundigen - The Touring Club Switzerland evaluated 16 all-weather tyre models in size 185/65 R15 88H, one of the most common sizes on the small car market. These tyres were tested against 19 criteria covering both driving safety and environmental compatibility. ...
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Hospital Financial Figures: Improvement Yes, All-Clear No
Bern - The analysis of the financial data from over 90 percent of Swiss hospitals by the SpitalBenchmark association presents a mixed picture for 2025: Profit margins have noticeably improved, but economic pressure remains high. Still, over 80 percent of acute hospitals are ...
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Flughafen Zürich AG Increases Earnings in the First Half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, Flughafen Zürich AG benefited from the continued high appetite for travel, boosting revenue and operating profit. A new half-year record was achieved with 15.8 million passengers, while the company continued to invest in Zurich and international ...
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HORNBACH solves film puzzle: Film camera powered by cement mixer
For two weeks, HORNBACH puzzled its audience. Since August 21, short films have been running on TV, streaming platforms, and online and social media channels, intentionally leaving questions unanswered. The partially out-of-focus, quirky videos appeared as fragments of a ...
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Swiss Employees Hold Zimmer Biomet Accountable
Olten - Swiss Employees demand a seriously conducted and fair consultation process from Zimmer Biomet, as well as a social plan that matches the scale of the cuts. The company is undergoing extensive restructuring at its Winterthur site, with 580 jobs potentially affected. ...
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FASD Awareness Day on 9 September - For an Alcohol-Free Pregnancy from Conception
Lausanne - September 9th is a reminder worldwide of children who were exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. An estimated 1,700 children are born annually in this country with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). For FASD Awareness Day, the Sucht Schweiz Foundation has ...
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Empa-TCS Study Shows: Electric Cars Reduce Traffic Noise at Busy Intersections
Vernier/Ostermundigen - At urban intersections, electric cars are significantly quieter than combustion engines. The second phase of Nexus, the joint research project by TCS and Empa, examined real traffic situations in the cities of Fribourg and Zurich. The study results ...
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Nepal: Helvetas intensifies its emergency aid following devastating floods
Zurich/Kathmandu () - Helvetas provides emergency aid after the devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal. In particularly affected regions, the organisation distributes clothing, hygiene articles, and other relief goods, while preparing additional operations.
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