Police and rescuers work at the site of a collapsed scaffolding in Switzerland – Copyright AFP/File Guillem Sartorio At least two people were killed and nine injured Friday when scaffolding collapsed off a 19-story building under construction in the western Swiss city of Lausanne, police said. The collapse at the 60-metre (200-foot) tower on the...
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Official Swiss delegation experiences new frontiers in art tech at HKBU
HONG KONG, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A senior Swiss delegation led by Mr Guy Parmelin, Swiss Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, visited Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) on 5 July. The delegation was able to partake in the premiere of the terapixel scale digital version of the Swiss national...
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HARTING Technology Group Establishes Global Headquarters in Switzerland – Cover365
The HARTING Technology Group, a leading global provider of industrial connectivity solutions, has announced a significant strategic move by establishing its global headquarters in Switzerland. This decision marks a pivotal step in the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its global management and operational capabilities. With over 40 years of presence in Switzerland, HARTING aims to...
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Switzerland Ranks 2nd in 2024 European Fintech Index – Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Switzerland has been named the second most attractive location in Europe for fintech stakeholders, surpassing the Netherlands, Estonia, and the UK. The country is recognized for its conducive business environment and the attractiveness of the local market for fintech players, according...
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Humly, PureLink partner in Switzerland expansion
Humly, a workplace experience solutions firm, has partnered with PureLink GmbH, a presentation and media tech firm. The partnership includes the addition of the Humly Booking Device to the AV/IT ecosystem of the PureLink Experience Lab, a showroom and demo space at the PureLink headquarters in Zurich. Humly, a workplace experience solutions firm, has partnered...
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Storms kill at least four people in the southern Alps in Switzerland
Storms in Switzerland and northern Italy caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four people dead, authorities said Sunday. ADVERTISEMENT At least four people were killed after extensive flooding and landslides caused by heavy storms struck Switzerland and northern Italy. The bodies of three people were recovered after a landslide in the Italian-speaking Swiss...
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Switzerland to decommission FM antennas
SRG SSR, the Swiss public broadcaster and the nation’s largest, will decommission its obsolete FM antennas by the end of the year. The move is not unexpected. The Swiss are increasingly turning to DAB+ or internet broadcasting technology to listen to the news, music, weather or traffic announcements on the radio. Fewer and fewer FM...
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AI Reality Lags Hype In Swiss Tech Industries
Ambitious plans for the near future “If you take a closer look at the responding companies, you realise that it is particularly the small and financially constrained companies that have not yet addressed the issue”, says Netland. This finding is underpinned by the responses to the question of how companies expect AI to be implemented...
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Video. Rapid storms cause chaos in Switzerland
Updated: 26/06/2024 – 22:18 GMT+2 The situation was tense as the storm arrived swiftly, and residents urgently needed assistance. Firefighters had to prioritize and plan critical interventions, including managing smaller debris flows. The rapid response was essential to address the immediate threats posed by the flooding and to ensure public safety. The situation was tense...
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Lab-as-a-service for biotech startups opens in Basel, Switzerland
It is notoriously difficult for startups in life sciences and biotechnology to get investments for lab facilities and equipment to be able spin out from universities. To that effect, Superlab Suisse operates facilities where biotech startups, scaleups, and their staff can access state-of-the-art equipment according to a “lab as a service” business model. The company...
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Top 10 universities in Europe for international students – Want to study in Europe?
Jun 25, 2024, 12:10:45 PM IST 1/11 Want to study in Europe? When considering higher education opportunities abroad, Europe stands out as a premier destination for international students. With its rich cultural heritage, cutting-edge research facilities, and renowned academic institutions, Europe offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. In this guide, we explore the...
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Experts say end to Ukraine war may be far off despite Swiss peace summit
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