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Switzerland postpones online platform scrutiny as US tensions rise

Federal Council postpones regulation of online platforms again

This content was published on Apr 16, 2025 Switzerland has delayed regulating large online platforms such as Google, Facebook, YouTube and X while trade tensions are rising.

Swissgrid had to raise its tariffs in 2024 and overcome major challenges

Swiss electricity price hike helped network provider boost profit

This content was published on Apr 16, 2025 Swiss electricity grid operator posts CHF103.8 million net profit, an increase of CHF3.8 million from 2023, boosted by higher tariffs.

Switzerland imports 70% of its energy, it was 81% in 2005

Swiss energy needs rely on foreign imports this week

This content was published on Apr 16, 2025 Switzerland will cease to produce enough domestic energy to meet its needs from Saturday, according to a study by the Swiss Energy Foundation (SES).

It took three years to agree a future global pandemic plan.

Vaccine-sharing pandemic measures agreed in Geneva

This content was published on Apr 16, 2025 After three years of negotiations, WHO member states agree on measures to tackle future pandemics

Robot-controlled and edible wedding cake in the Swiss pavilion

World Expo: Swiss present robot-controlled wedding cake with edible battery

This content was published on Apr 14, 2025 Confectioners and scientists from Switzerland and Italy and have created a robot-controlled, edible wedding cake, "RoboCake".

Anti-pandemic treaty: agreement in principle reached at the WHO

WHO members move closer to consensus on anti-pandemic treaty

This content was published on Apr 12, 2025 WHO members have reached a consensus in principle on an anti-pandemic agreement.

Only 18 refuelling stations for hydrogen vehicles in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 12, 2025 There are currently 18 refuelling stations for hydrogen vehicles in Switzerland.

Fewer twins after artificial insemination

Fewer Swiss twins after artificial insemination

This content was published on Apr 10, 2025 Multiple births following artificial insemination in Switzerland have fallen sharply over the last 20 years, shrinking from 17.4% in 2002 to 2.8% in 2023.

Federal Council approves EU agreement on research programmes

Switzerland signs deal for EU research access

This content was published on Apr 10, 2025 Swiss education minister signs deal to allow universities and students back into EU research programmes.

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Why Switzerland’s proposed space law matters

This content was published on Apr 10, 2025 Switzerland's proposed law on space operations will impact on how we collectively manage our activities beyond Earth's atmosphere.

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