News Six Bold Environmental Leaders Named 2024 Champions of the Earth [Location, December 10, 2024] – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced the winners of its prestigious Champions of the Earth award for 2024, recognizing six individuals whose exceptional efforts have made a significant impact in addressing the world’s environmental challenges. The Champions of … Read more
World News in Brief: Arrivals surge in South Sudan The number of new arrivals in South Sudan has surged in recent weeks, as people flee ongoing violence and food insecurity in the country. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that more than 100,000 people have arrived in South Sudan since the beginning … Read more
Home moves in 2023 – Fall in the number of moves in 2023 According to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO), the number of moves in Switzerland fell by 2.2% in 2023 compared to 2022. This is the first time the number of moves has decreased since 2016. The FSO attributes the decline to a … Read more
Sustainable Building Technologies: Back to the Future with Wood and Clay December 9, 2024 In the face of pressing environmental challenges, the construction industry is embracing sustainable building technologies, seeking innovative solutions to reduce its carbon footprint. Among the emerging materials garnering attention are wood and clay, ancient building materials that offer promising potential for … Read more
Switzerland and the United Kingdom Strengthen Cooperation in Science and Innovation Date: 2024-12-09 Source: Swiss Confederation Bern, 09.12.2024 – Switzerland and the United Kingdom have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation in science and innovation. The MoU was signed by Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, Head of the Federal Department of … Read more
Report on the Risks of Proliferation Financing Swiss Confederation 2024-12-09 Introduction Proliferation financing refers to the provision of funds or financial services to support the development, acquisition, or use of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and their delivery systems. It is a serious threat to international peace and security and can have devastating consequences. Key … Read more
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Consumer Sentiment Significantly Higher Than a Year Ago Swiss Confederation 2024-12-09 Consumer sentiment in Switzerland has risen well ahead of the upcoming year. The latest Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI), released by the Swiss Confederation, reached -25 in December 2024, up from -32 last December. This is the highest level since June 2023. The CSI is … Read more
There is no information available about a news article on 2024-12-09 16:38 titled “No: 247, 6 December 2024, Regarding the Appointment of Ambassador Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu as the OSCE Secretary General”. Since I do not have access to real-time information or the ability to browse the internet, I cannot provide a detailed article on this … Read more
Republic of Turkey Announces Measures Against Greek Cypriot Armament Activities Ankara, December 9, 2024 – The Republic of Turkey today issued a statement expressing its strong condemnation of the recent armament activities of the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA). In a statement titled “No: 248, 6 December 2024, Regarding the Armament Activities of the Greek Cypriot … Read more