On October 10, 2024, the time had come: more than 300 international experts as well as leading minds from politics, business, science, society, startups and students came together at the first Technology Impact Summit in the Graz soap factory to discuss the far-reaching effects of artificial intelligence discuss. Not only did the project initiated and … Read more
“Fingerprint check for Lengnau SVP members”: Behind the scenes at Belp Airport A group from Lengnau received exciting insights into the operation of Bern-Belp Airport. Group of visitors from Lengnau at Bern-Belp Airport. Image: zvg SVP member Ernst Bilang is an employee of the Belp airport police. Thanks to these relationships, the SVP Lengnau was … Read more
The focus of Austrian export activities in the first half of 2024 was clearly on the German market, to which more was exported in terms of value and volume than in the previous year. Germany has become more important than ever as an export market for the domestic agricultural sector. Top export products are cheese, … Read more
Trade unions Large demonstration in Bern: Over 15,000 people take to the streets for higher wages More than 15,000 people gathered in Bern on Saturday afternoon to demonstrate for higher wages. According to the statement, the demonstrators demanded wage increases of up to five percent. The unions, including Unia, criticized the fact that real wages … Read more
Vienna (OTS) – The dream of owning your own home is one of the most important goals in life for many people. But buying or building a property also entails financial obligations that can quickly become a burden for those left behind in an emergency. To protect yourself against this risk, Generali Versicherung offers a … Read more
With the multi-stakeholder initiative #mitSinn – which was launched by Ashoka, the Social Entrepreneurship Network Austria (SENA) and schafft. – 250 actors have developed a vision to promote social innovation. At a launch event, 10 key proposals to make this transformation a success were presented to the public. In order to master the profound social … Read more
Although he expected sales to be ten times higher, the defendant applied for a Covid loan A 56-year-old Swiss man had to answer to the Dietikon District Court for fraud and forgery. He is said to have obtained a Covid loan by making up sales figures. The defendant washed his hands of the matter – … Read more
After Groupe Mutuel, it is Helsana’s turn to announce the cessation of reimbursements for stays of its insured persons in private or semi-private wards at the La Tour Hospital in Meyrin (GE). The cause: prices deemed too high. A situation that the director of the private establishment regrets. Since September 2, beneficiaries of private or … Read more
Americans are increasingly numerous to go on holiday to Switzerland, to the great delight of the tourism industry. The very lucrative American market is in fact one of the priorities of Switzerland Tourism, which has been trying for years to attract them to our country. Switzerland has never welcomed as many American visitors as in … Read more
Despite high levels of support, interim financing of climate-friendly heating systems is a problem. Banks would be willing to provide unbureaucratic financing – the KIM regulation prevents this; FMA and OeNB do not offer a solution. The industry association proPellets Austria and the Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark are calling for the KIM regulation to be relaxed. Although … Read more