Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS) signed

On 15 November 2024, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and his counterparts from Costa Rica, Iceland…

Sensitive ceramics

Robots that can sense touch and perceive temperature differences? An unexpected material might just make…

Nuclear waste storage needs to withstand an ice age

A nuclear waste storage facility needs to be secure, even if glaciers were to churn…

President Amherd and Federal Councillor Parmelin receive Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Bohlin in Bern

On 12 November, President Viola Amherd, head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection…

SECO: Ordinance on measures against Myanmar

On 11 November 2024, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER has…

Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against Sudan

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

Consumer sentiment significantly higher than a year ago

In October 2024 the consumer sentiment index stood at –37 points. This is 16 points…

SECO: Ordinance in relation to the situation in Moldova

On 7 November 2024, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs EAER has amended the annex…

Technology transfer at Empa: From science to industry (last modification, the 08.11.2024)

How do innovations get out of the lab and into the wider world? There are…

SECO: Ordinance on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran

Bern, 06.11.2024 - On 6 November 2024, annexes 1a and 6a of the ordinance on…