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NASA climate data copied to Swiss supercomputer for AI training amid US funding cuts

Researchers have copied massive quantities of publicly-available climate and environmental data from NASA onto a Swiss supercomputer to train artificial intelligence models and for safekeeping amid US funding cuts. Switzerland's Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) university announced the move late last week, saying its researchers had copied around 100…

The Economic Times

A weak yen turned Tokyo into a steal. A strong shekel turned Tel Aviv into the world's most expensive city to buy McDonald's

A new Deutsche Bank report highlights how defense spending bolstered the shekel and a weak yen helped Japan have the cheapest iPhones in the world.

Fortune

Rotork joins list of UK firms being snapped up with £4.1bn Swiss takeover

Zurich-based ABB said it would pay 506p a share for the engineering firm, which is headquartered in Bath.

Evening Standard

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Switzerland moves entire historic buildings instead of tearing them down. Here's how engineers make it possible

While most countries knock down old structures that stand in the way of new development, Switzerland has quietly built a reputation for doing the opposite. Instead of demolishing historic buildings that block railway lines, roads or new construction, Swiss engineers often lift them onto rails or rollers and physically move…

The Times of India

This European city is the world's most liveable in 2026. Here's where India stands

Copenhagen secured the top spot as the world's most liveable city for 2026. Vienna and Zurich followed closely behind Copenhagen in the global rankings. Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai ranked outside the top 100 globally. Global liveability scores remained unchanged, impacted by geopolitical tensions worldwide. Cities facing war…

The Economic Times

56 New Clever Illustrations By Stephan Schmitz That Turn Complex Issues Into Striking Images

Award-winning Zurich-based illustrator Stephan Schmitz creates conceptual digital illustrations that turn complex ideas into striking visual stories. Using clean compositions, subtle symbolism, and carefully chosen color palettes, his work explores everything from social and political issues to technology, medicine, mental health, and the everyday pressures of modern life. This new…

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Abdullah Ibrahim in the 1960s: how the famous pianist began to shape an African jazz sound

The 1960s is a significant era in Abdullah Ibrahim’s story. It’s a time when the South African master’s international career as a jazz pianist was gradually established and he laid the foundations for the signature sound that is recognised today as people reflect on his passing.

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Grupo Frontera Packs Its Accordions for a First Tour at Europe's Marquee Stages

Grupo Frontera's "Triste Pero Bien C*brón Tour" is bringing norteño-cumbia to Paris, London, Barcelona, Zurich and Madrid — proof that regional Mexican music has gone truly global.

Latin Times

US disputes Iran's claims Hormuz closed, negotiations to resume Sunday

ZURICH - Negotiators from the United States and Iran were set to resume peace talks in Switzerland on Sunday, even as US officials disputed Iranian claims about closing ‌the key Strait of Hormuz.

Bangkok Post

Iran delegation, led by Speaker Ghalibaf, arrives in Switzerland for first round of technical talks with US

An Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, has arrived in Zurich for crucial technical talks with the US. This follows a recent memorandum of understanding aimed at de-escalating tensions in West Asia and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US Vice President JD Vance is also en route to Switzerland…

The Economic Times

Adecco surpasses one million AI-powered candidate interactions, cutting time-to-deliver by 50%

ZURICH, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adecco, the world's leading workforce solutions provider, today announced a major milestone in its AI transformation: more than one million AI-powered candidate interactions delivered across ten countries. Supported by strategic technology partnerships, the business is already seeing measurable impact at scale, including faster hiring,…

AAP

Hitachi Energy bolsters the regional transformer market with strategic investment in North America

ZURICH, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, today announced a major expansion of its North American transformer insulation business through signing a definitive agreement to acquire Canduct Group. The investment addresses a critical bottleneck in the region's transformer supply chain by expanding the company's…

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EAACI Calls for a "Vision Zero" Future Free from Allergy and Asthma Burden

ZURICH, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As allergic diseases continue to affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide and place growing pressure on healthcare systems, the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) is calling for a new ambition in global health: Vision Zero, a future free from…

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The Hashgraph Group and Merck Introduce EU Digital Product Passport on Hedera for Regulated Supply Chains

ZURICH, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hashgraph Group (THG) today announced a strategic collaboration with science and technology company Merck, that extends its TrackTraceDigital Product Passport (DPP) platform. Built on Hedera and designed to support compliance requirements for the global supply chain industry, the collaboration aims to meet the…

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Bangkok Post

Business, unions oppose Swiss immigration cap push

ZURICH - Swiss business leaders and unions are mobilising ahead of a public vote on Sunday on capping immigration, which has triggered fears of dire impacts on employment and trade relations with the European Union.

Euronews

Where apartment prices are double those in Paris: Europe's most expensive housing markets

A new ranking shows Switzerland and Luxembourg dominate Europe's priciest property markets, with apartment prices in Zurich more than double those in Paris.

Bangkok Post

Swiss unfazed by Hong Kong’s rise as wealth hub

ZURICH - Though Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the number one in cross-border wealth management, rather than enter panic mode, Swiss banks seem unruffled — feeling it bolsters the case against looming tighter banking regulations.

AAP

NIANCE Expands Beyond Products into a Global Beauty & Longevity Ecosystem

ZURICH, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss luxury beauty brand NIANCE is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of an integrated beauty and longevity ecosystem combining skincare, supplementation, diagnostics, treatments, recovery, and wellness experiences. Known for its science-backed approach to healthy aging, NIANCE has spent the past…

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The National (Scotland)

New flights from Scotland to picturesque historic European city launch

A MAJOR airline has launched new direct flights from Glasgow Airport to a “key European hub” best known for its stunning landscape and historic…

The Economic Times

Swiss police say knife attack at station was act of terrorism

A terror attack struck a Swiss train station leaving three injured. Police arrested a suspect with prior links to Islamic State propaganda. Officials confirmed the incident as a vile terrorist act. Brave citizens, including a teacher, intervened to protect others. The victims are receiving hospital care for their injuries.

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ABB report shows how a 0.2 percent motor efficiency gain could unlock billions for industry

ZURICH, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ABB's new report, The Industrial Efficiency Gap, shows how high-efficiency industrial motors and generators can unlock one of the largest untapped opportunities to save energy, cut costs and reduce emissions in global industry.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's top cross-border wealth hub on China ties

ZURICH — Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the top global booking centre for cross-border wealth, a first that is unlikely to be reversed as hubs in Asia grow faster than the European safe-haven, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Fancy a European art break with fewer crowds? Try one of these five cities

Forget queuing at the Louvre or the Uffizi. You’ll find a fresh perspective on everything from medieval to modern art in places like Lille, Verona and Zurich

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GLOBAL STUDY FINDS WIDENING GAP BETWEEN AI AMBITION AND WORKFORCE READINESS

ZURICH, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A global Adecco Group study of 2,000 c-suite executives across 13 countries finds that organizations are accelerating AI adoption, but many lack the leadership clarity, workforce trust and capability-building needed to turn adoption into measurable results. Respondents oversee more than 8.6 million workers, offering…

The Economic Times

Swiss International Airlines to launch nonstop Bengaluru-Zurich flights

Swiss International Air Lines will launch its inaugural flights to Bengaluru in its 2026-27 winter schedule, establishing a new direct route from Zurich five times weekly. This expansion, driven by rising demand, makes Bengaluru SWISS's third Indian destination. The airline will also increase Airbus A350 operations on long-haul routes, while…

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