In October, ETH Zurich, Switzerland’s top technical university, tightened its admissions criteria for masters and PhD programs in certain science and technology fields. It justified the move as complying with Swiss laws to counter international espionage. The change will affect applicants from internationally sanctioned countries, including Iran, Afghanistan and Russia. Most impacted, however, will be...
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Switzerland blocks Polish firm from exporting ammo after Ukraine violation
Switzerland has long touted its neutrality in world affairs, and Swiss law bans exports of Swiss-owned or Swiss-made military hardware to countries in conflict. However, the Swiss government has backed European Union economic sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. read more The Swiss government banned exports to a Polish military...
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Exploring New Popular Destinations : InsureandGo Finds Two-Thirds of UK Holidaymakers Choosing Alternative Destinations Like Switzerland and Norway and Many More – Travel And Tour World
Home » European Travel News » Exploring New Popular Destinations : InsureandGo Finds Two-Thirds of UK Holidaymakers Choosing Alternative Destinations Like Switzerland and Norway and Many More Friday, November 22, 2024 New research from InsureandGo reveals a significant shift in holiday preferences among UK travelers for 2025. Amid growing concerns over over-tourism, environmental sustainability, and...
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Switzerland, Croatia, Denmark, and Estonia Tourism Sector Emerging as Alternative Destinations Choice Amid Over Tourism Protests in France and Spain – Travel And Tour World
Home » CROATIA TRAVEL NEWS » Switzerland, Croatia, Denmark, and Estonia Tourism Sector Emerging as Alternative Destinations Choice Amid Over Tourism Protests in France and Spain Thursday, November 21, 2024 Over tourism has reached a tipping point in Europe, with protests in France and Spain signaling growing frustration among residents of popular tourist destinations. Cities...
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‘AI Jesus’ Is All Ears At Swiss Church, And He Listens In 100 Languages
New Delhi: A church in Switzerland’s Lucerne has introduced an Artificial Intelligence-powered hologram of Jesus Christ to take confessions from Catholic worshippers. The futuristic confessional booth is called ‘Deus in Machina’ and is located at St Peter’s Church, DW News reported. The AI confessional features a screen with the face of Jesus through a grate....
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Creator of ‘suicide capsule’ rejects Swiss allegation that its first user may have been strangled
The right-to-die activist behind a new “suicide capsule” says he rejects “absurd” allegations that the U.S. woman who was said to be its first user may have actually been strangled. Philip Nitschke of advocacy group Exit International said Wednesday he wasn’t on hand for the woman’s death on Sept. 23 involving the “Sarco” capsule in a forest...
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Creator of ‘suicide capsule’ rejects Swiss allegation that its first user may have been strangled
Jamey Keaten | Associated Press Geneva — The right-to-die activist behind a new “suicide capsule” says he rejects “absurd” allegations that the U.S. woman who was said to be its first user may have actually been strangled. Philip Nitschke of advocacy group Exit International said Wednesday he wasn’t on hand for the woman’s death on Sept. 23...
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Creator of ‘suicide capsule’ rejects Swiss allegation that its first user may have been strangled
GENEVA (AP) — The right-to-die activist behind a new “suicide capsule” says he rejects “absurd” allegations that the U.S. woman who was said to be its first user may have actually been strangled. Philip Nitschke of advocacy group Exit International said Wednesday he wasn’t on hand for the woman’s death on Sept. 23 involving the...
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Switzerland Faces Trade Tensions: Trump’s Tariff Proposals Stir Concerns | Business
Switzerland expressed concern on Tuesday over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans, announcing potential countermeasures if his administration implements them. Trump’s strategy aims to escalate trade tensions with a proposed 10% tariff on all imports and even higher taxes on goods from China. The Swiss economy, heavily reliant on exports to the U.S., could...