In context: Free, open-source software is often promoted as a cost-effective alternative to proprietary or commercial software. While widespread FOSS adoption still hasn’t happened, some European nations are trying to speed up the process by imposing new legal requirements. Switzerland has started requiring all its public organizations to use open-source software. The new measure, known...
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Switzerland tells its government agencies they must use open source software
In an effort to improve digital transparency and efficiency, Switzerland has enacted the Federal Law on the Use of Electronic Means for the Fulfillment of Government Tasks (EMBAG), which mandates the use of open source software in the public sector. The new law requires public agencies to disclose the source code of software developed by...
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Switzerland’s new tourism idea: Pay ₹1700 to ‘use’ a 3D-printed suicide pod
Switzerland is on the brink of implementing a new method for assisted dying with the introduction of the Sarco, a 3D-printed portable suicide pod. This development marks a significant milestone in the country’s approach to end-of-life options, according to The Last Resort, an organisation specialising in assisted dying. How the Sarco Pod Works The Sarco...
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Swiss Airspace Reduced as Skyguide Responds to Global Tech Outages | Business
Skyguide, the Swiss air traffic control company, has disclosed that, as a precautionary measure, it has temporarily decreased Swiss air traffic capacity by 30% due to global technical outages. ‘Following a request from Zurich airport, Skyguide is currently not accepting any further incoming flights,’ the company stated. They noted that Geneva air traffic control...
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1st space-age-like suicide pod to be used ‘soon’ in Switzerland
In a move that has sparked intense debate and ethical scrutiny, a Swiss organization specializing in assisted dying has announced that a portable suicide pod could “soon” be utilized within the country. This innovative yet controversial device, known as the Sarco capsule, is designed to facilitate a painless and self-administered death without the need for...
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First suicide pod use ‘soon’ in Switzerland: campaigners
The Sarco suicide pod is expected to be soon used for the first time in Switzerland – Copyright AFP Anatolii STEPANOV Nathalie OLOF-ORS An assisted dying group expects a new portable suicide pod to be used for the first time in Switzerland potentially within months to provide death without medical supervision, they said Wednesday. The...
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Switzerland: CordenPharma announces investment to grow its Peptide technology platform
CordenPharma, a full-service CDMO, has announced its largest strategic investment to date with a committed spend of circa €900m (US$981m) over the next three years to grow its Peptide technology platform. It plans two major expansion initiatives occurring in parallel in the US and Europe, including both existing facilities and new constructions designed and built...
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Top Grants and Competitions for Fintech Startups in Switzerland – Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Securing funding without giving up equity is a strategic approach that allows startups to maintain full control over their company while obtaining necessary financial support. In Switzerland, several methods and programs are available for fintech startups seeking financial support that does...
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Swiss cities battle to host Eurovision 2025 – or not
Nemo’s victory was only the third time Switzerland has won Eurovision, after victories in 1956 and 1988 – Copyright AFP Tobias SCHWARZ Robin MILLARD Swiss singer Nemo’s 2024 Eurovision victory means Switzerland gets to host the glitzy TV extravaganza next year — though battles are now raging over footing the bill. Zurich, Geneva, Basel, plus...
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At least two dead as scaffolding collapses in Switzerland
Police and rescuers work at the site of a collapsed scaffolding in Switzerland – Copyright AFP/File Guillem Sartorio At least two people were killed and nine injured Friday when scaffolding collapsed off a 19-story building under construction in the western Swiss city of Lausanne, police said. The collapse at the 60-metre (200-foot) tower on the...
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Official Swiss delegation experiences new frontiers in art tech at HKBU
HONG KONG, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A senior Swiss delegation led by Mr Guy Parmelin, Swiss Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, visited Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) on 5 July. The delegation was able to partake in the premiere of the terapixel scale digital version of the Swiss national...
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HARTING Technology Group Establishes Global Headquarters in Switzerland – Cover365
The HARTING Technology Group, a leading global provider of industrial connectivity solutions, has announced a significant strategic move by establishing its global headquarters in Switzerland. This decision marks a pivotal step in the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its global management and operational capabilities. With over 40 years of presence in Switzerland, HARTING aims to...