Sanctions against Syria: Switzerland extends humanitarian exemption indefinitely

On 4 September, the Federal Council decided to extend indefinitely the humanitarian exemption to the…

Gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2024: Swiss economic growth above average

In the second quarter of 2024, Switzerland's GDP adjusted for sporting events grew by 0.5%,…

Meat and Dairy Alternative Products – Better for Health and the Environment?

In recent years, more and more foods have come on the market as alternatives to…

Artwork on campus: Not to Get Lost – Boulders for the research campus

On the Empa and Eawag campus in Dübendorf, artist Julian Charrière has created an installation…

Stillen oder Milch abpumpen am Arbeitsplatz: Arbeitgeber stehen in der Pflicht

Die Geburt eines Kindes bringt Veränderungen – auch am Arbeitsplatz. Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft SECO…

The professional situation of 2022 university graduates in 2023 – Slight increase in unemployment among graduates

Between 2021 and 2023, graduate unemployment (ILO definition) rose from 2.7% to 3.2%. One year…

STEP2: New NEST unit inaugurated – New technologies for resource-efficient construction developed to market readiness

A digitally manufactured staircase that winds its way up to the second floor. A wafer-thin,…

New leadership for department Engineering Sciences: Matthias Sulzer new Head of Department at Empa (last modification, the 27.08.2024)

The Empa Directorate has appointed Peter Richner's successor in his role as Head of Department.…

Sanctions: Ordinance imposing Measures connected with the Situation in Ukraine

On 27 August 2024, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs EAER has updated the document…

Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against persons and organizations with links to Usama bin Laden, the “Al-Qaïda” group or the Taliban

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

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