Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the first Peace Summit will be held from June 15 to June 16. The summit according to Zelensky will be held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. In a statement on Thursday, the Ukrainian President said the summit, which will include several Heads of state and government from across the world,...
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Beshear predicts trip to Germany, Switzerland will reap more investments in state
By The Associated Press May. 03, 2024 | 12:51 PM | FRANKFORT Gov. Andy Beshear is predicting that his recent economic development trip to Germany and Switzerland will reap more business investments in Kentucky. He says the Kentucky delegation met last week with leaders of companies already established in the state....
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Japan PM Kishida planning to attend Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is planning to attend an international conference in Switzerland next month to discuss a peace process for Ukraine, according to government sources. Kishida is expected to pledge Japan’s continued support for Ukraine and confirm the unity of countries hoping to realize peace. The Swiss government announced earlier this month that...
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Switzerland to host Ukraine peace conference in June | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
The Swiss government says it will host a high-level conference in June seeking peace in Ukraine. The announcement made on Wednesday said the venue will be the Burgenstock resort in central Switzerland. Swiss President Viola Amherd told reporters that the aim of the conference is to find possibilities and ways to start the peace process....
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Switzerland’s Valora separates foodservice leadership to grow B2C and B2B sales
The Caffè Spettacolo, BackWerk and Ditsch operator has promoted Sebastian Kayser to CEO of Food Service B2C with responsibility for its five food and beverage brands, while Sebastian Gooding will lead its wholesale business as CEO of Food Service B2B Valora’s food brands include pretzel chain Ditsch (pictured) and coffee shop Caffè Spettacolo | Photo credit: Valora Group ...
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Toronto Airport gold heist was an inside job: Air Canada workers among nine arrested for $20million theft of bars from plane that had just flown in from Zurich
An Air Canada worker and several others have been charged or sought in connection with what cops are calling the biggest gold theft in Canadian history. The Ocean’s 11-esque heist occurred at Toronto Pearson International Airport this past year, and saw a gang make off with 20 kilograms of gold bars worth some $20million. Another...
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Jean-Marie Le Gall Appointed General Manager of The Woodward Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland
Dark/Light Mode (15/04/24) The Oetker Collection has appointed Jean-Marie Le Gall as General Manager of The Woodward in Geneva, Switzerland. Jean-Marie joins The Woodward, an all-suite hotel, from the Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet ins Paris, France, where as General Manager he delivered positive results and took on the responsibility of Acting General Manager for the...
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Putin mocks planned Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has mocked a scheduled round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced plans that ignore its interests. Switzerland’s government said on Wednesday that it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path toward peace in Ukraine after more than...
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Senior Swiss women prevail in landmark climate case at Europe’s human rights court | CBC News
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday in favour of a group of elderly Swiss women who had argued that their government’s inadequate efforts to combat climate change put them at risk of dying during heat waves. The European court’s decision on the case, brought by more than 2,000 women, could have...
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Swiss National Bank Chairman Says Retail CBDC Too Risky
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Thomas Jordan said Monday (April 8) that the risks of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued to the general public would outweigh any potential benefits. Speaking at an event in Zurich, Jordan said both consumers and businesses have access to a wide range of payment instruments offered by the private sector, and...
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NFL grants Detroit Lions marketing rights in four countries, including Canada and Germany
Orlando, Fla. — The Detroit Lions weren’t selected to host a home game internationally for the 2024 season, but the team was awarded international marketing rights in four countries on Monday, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland, suggesting a matchup across the Atlantic Ocean could be in the cards in the coming years. The NFL launched...
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Swiss tennis star Sun switches to play for New Zealand
New Zealand born Lulu Sun during her match against McCarlney Kessler at the ASB Classic in Auckland. Photo: Photosport Leading Swiss tennis player Lulu Sun has switched national allegiance and will represent her native New Zealand, to immediately become the country’s top-ranked player. Te Anau-born Sun is ranked at a career-high 151 and confirmed she...