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Nurturing Future Talent: How In-House Training Elevates Apprenticeship Success in Switzerland The Swiss Confederation, committed to fostering a skilled and dynamic workforce, recently highlighted a crucial factor in the successful completion of apprenticeships: the quality of in-house training. In a recent publication released on August 19, 2024, titled ‘In-house training quality promotes successful completion of … Read more

Switzerland Steps Up Support for Ukraine with New Sanctions Bern, Switzerland – August 21, 2024 – The Swiss Federal Council has announced further measures to support Ukraine, approving the implementation of the European Union’s 14th package of sanctions against Russia. This decision reflects Switzerland’s continued commitment to upholding international law and contributing to peace efforts … Read more

A Breath of Fresh Air: Switzerland Unveils a New Method to Tackle Potent Greenhouse Gases The Swiss Confederation has recently shared some truly encouraging news regarding our ongoing efforts to protect the planet. On August 22nd, 2024, they announced the publication of a groundbreaking study titled “Novel measuring method for gas emissions – Greenhouse gas … Read more

Here is a detailed article about the meeting between Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, presented in a gentle tone: A Cordial Exchange in Bern: Switzerland and the FAO Discuss Global Food Security On August 22, 2024, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, … Read more

Buildings as Carbon Sinks: Switzerland’s Bold Vision for a Climate-Positive Future in Construction Switzerland, a nation renowned for its commitment to sustainability and its breathtaking natural landscapes, has taken a significant step forward in its climate action. On August 22, 2024, the Swiss Confederation proudly unveiled a groundbreaking publication titled ‘Buildings as Carbon Sinks – … Read more

A New Era Dawns in Engineering Sciences: Empa Welcomes Matthias Sulzer as Head of Department The Swiss Confederation has recently announced an exciting new chapter for the Department of Engineering Sciences at Empa (the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology). As of August 27, 2024, Matthias Sulzer will be taking the helm as … Read more

Switzerland Updates Sanctions in Response to Ukraine Situation The Swiss Confederation has announced an update to its sanctions regime concerning the ongoing situation in Ukraine. A new ordinance, titled “Sanctions: Ordinance imposing Measures connected with the Situation in Ukraine,” was published on August 27, 2024, at 00:00. This measure reflects Switzerland’s continued commitment to aligning … Read more

Here’s an article based on the information provided, presented in a gentle and informative tone: A Gentle Look at the Professional Landscape for Swiss University Graduates in 2023 The Swiss Confederation recently shared some insightful findings regarding the professional situation of university graduates who completed their studies in 2022, with their experiences being observed in … Read more

Here’s a detailed article about the inauguration of the new NEST unit, written in a gentle tone: A Glimpse into the Future of Sustainable Living: NEST Welcomes a New Dawn with STEP2 The Swiss Federal Council recently shared some wonderful news, announcing the inauguration of a brand-new unit at the NEST (Network for Energy and … Read more

Nurturing New Beginnings: Switzerland’s Commitment to Breastfeeding Mothers in the Workplace Switzerland, through its Federal Administration of Information, has recently underscored a vital aspect of supporting working parents: the right to breastfeed or express milk at the workplace. The publication, “Stillen oder Milch abpumpen am Arbeitsplatz: Arbeitgeber stehen in der Pflicht” (Breastfeeding or Expressing Milk … Read more