Sanctions: Ordinance on Measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The UN sanctions committee has amended the list of sanctioned individuals, companies and organizations. The…

Successful Open Lab Days: A day of engaging encounters

Last Saturday, Empa and Eawag opened their doors to the public. Around 7000 guests visited…

State Secretary Hirayama attends Informal Meeting of EU Higher Education and Research Ministers in Budapest

Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, represented Switzerland at the Informal Meeting…

Joint professorship for robotics between EPFL and Empa

Empa researcher Mirko Kovac has been Professor of Sustainability Robotics at EPFL's School of Architecture,…

Switzerland to increase financial support for Ukraine

Switzerland is to contribute CHF 96.11 million to the increase in capital of the European…

Dwelling vacancy rate continues to fall in 2024

On 1 June 2024, there were 51 974 empty dwellings in Switzerland. This was 1.08%…

A shaker for construction research: Shaken, not stirred

Multi-storey timber buildings are extremely popular. To prevent them from being damaged by strong winds…

Publication notice: Consumer sentiment higher than a year ago

In August 2024 the consumer sentiment index stood at –35 points. This is 6 points…

State Secretary Martina Hirayama receives Malaysian Minister of Higher Education

On 6 September, Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, received the Malaysian…

Free trade agreement with India: Federal Council submits dispatch to Parliament

On 4 September, the Federal Council adopted a dispatch on the free trade agreement between…

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