Obesity needs to be diagnosed differently, say experts

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International and Swiss experts call for new obesity guidelines

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Jan 15, 2025

A group of global experts, including Swiss doctors, has issued a report calling for a new definition of obesity that goes beyond BMI.

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Tehran discussed more than nuclear issues with the EU in Geneva

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Iran and EU discuss nuclear issues, Russia and the Middle East in Switzerland

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Jan 15, 2025

After meeting with French, German, and British representatives on Monday, Iran continued its talks with the EU representative in Geneva.

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Swiss Steel maintains plans to cut 130 jobs at Emmenbrücke

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Swiss Steel to cut 130 jobs in Emmenbrücke

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Jan 15, 2025

Lucerne-based steelmaker Swiss Steel has confirmed it will cut 130 jobs in Emmenbrücke, despite the emergency aid promised by Switzerland’s parliament.

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SGS confirms merger talks with Bureau Veritas

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Swiss SGS and French Bureau Veritas eye $35 billion merger

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Jan 15, 2025

The Swiss inspection firm SGS has confirmed it is in talks with the French company Bureau Veritas about a potential merger of nearly $35 billion.

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Photo of police officers from canton Geneva

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European committee raises alarm over police violence in western Switzerland

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Jan 15, 2025

A Council of Europe committee is concerned about police practices in western Switzerland, citing “allegations of physical mistreatment” against detainees.

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WEF 2025: Trump will speak virtually, Zelensky in Davos

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WEF: Trump to speak virtually, Zelensky to appear in person

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Jan 14, 2025

US President-elect Donald Trump will attend this year’s annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos via video conference. He is scheduled to speak on January 23.

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Coop no longer runs Body Shop branches

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Coop washes its hands of The Body Shop in Switzerland

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Jan 14, 2025

The Body Shop is facing closure in Switzerland. Retailer Coop is no longer extending the franchise agreement for its cosmetics subsidiary.

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Three out of ten refugees from Ukraine work in Switzerland

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Three out of ten Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland have a job

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Jan 14, 2025

More and more refugees from Ukraine have a job in Switzerland. The employment rate of people with protection status S was just under 30% at the end of 2024.

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Wakker Prize 2025 goes to Poschiavo (GR)

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Wakker Prize 2025 awarded to Poschiavo

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Jan 14, 2025

The 2025 Wakker Prize has been given to the municipality of Poschiavo in canton Graubünden, eastern Switzerland.

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Swiss private companies invest 18 billion in research

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Swiss private companies invest CHF18 billion in research

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Jan 14, 2025

In 2023, private companies in Switzerland spent CHF18 billion ($19.7 billion) on their own research and development. This is CHF1.2 billion more than in 2021.

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