Switzerland to draft new law on GMO

WHO needs to find $1.8 billion for 2026-2027

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WHO faces $1.8 billion budget shortfall amid US withdrawal

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Apr 2, 2025

The 2026-2027 budget for the Geneva-based organisation has been reduced to $4.2 billion, on top of this year’s $600 million shortfall.

Coop and Migros rise in the ranking of the largest retailers

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Swiss retail giants Coop and Migros climb global rankings

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Apr 2, 2025

A study by consulting firm Deloitte ranked Coop 34th and Migros 41st among the world’s 250 largest retail companies.

Planned end to ban on new nuclear power plant construction sparks new nuclear debate

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Swiss government proposes lifting nuclear power ban

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Apr 2, 2025

While the centre-right and the energy sector are welcoming the Swiss government’s counter-proposal, the Greens are threatening to call a referendum.

Agreement on Swiss participation in EU programmes

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Switzerland provisionally signs agreement on EU programmes

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Apr 2, 2025

The agreement on EU programmes covers Switzerland’s involvement in initiatives like Horizon Europe, Euratom, ITER, Digital Europe, Erasmus+, and EU4Health.

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Record-breaking winter for Swiss tourism driven by foreign visitors

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Apr 2, 2025

A survey by Switzerland Tourism suggests this winter has outdone last season’s record, largely thanks to foreign visitors and favourable weather conditions.

Use of antibiotics in livestock farming increases significantly according to study

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Swiss study predicts rise in global antibiotic use in farming

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Apr 2, 2025

Global antibiotic use in livestock farming could rise by 2040, says a study by FAO and the University of Zurich. Switzerland expects minimal change.

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Initiative calls for 36-week parental leave in Switzerland

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Apr 2, 2025

The initiative proposes 18 weeks of non-transferable leave per parent to be taken alternately within ten years of implementation.