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Swissinfo.ch - Analysis and reporting of the minaret debate
Berne (ots) - The Swiss people decided at the weekend to ban the building of minarets in the country. swissinfo.ch has for months been closely following and reporting on the process leading up to acceptance of the people?s initiative. Switzerland?s direct democracy means that it is citizens who have the last word on important political decisions. At the weekend Swiss voted, with a majority of 58 per cent, to ...
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World Osteoporosis Day call for immediate action to prevent fractures
Rome, Italy (ots) - Speaking in Rome, Italy today on the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day, International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) CEO Patrice McKenney called for individuals and governments around the globe to join the fight against osteoporosis. "Osteoporosis is a common but devastating disease which we cannot afford to ignore. Immediate measures must ...
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New IOF report supports understanding of FRAX®
Nyon (ots) - The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) will issue a new 16- page report on FRAX® to mark World Osteoporosis Day. The report is available at www.iofbonehealth.org . FRAX®, or 'WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool', is a free online tool developed by the World Health Organization at http://www.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/ . The tool helps clinicians identify people who are most in need of treatment ...
mehrswissinfo.ch - dossier on the minaret controversy in Switzerland
Berne (ots) - On November 29 the Swiss will decide on whether to ban the construction of minarets. As the debate heats up, swissinfo.ch explores the issues behind the vote. swissinfo.ch's English dossier explains the controversy and offers a wealth of background information. Switzerland's system of direct democracy enables any citizen or pressure group to demand a change in the constitution if they can ...
mehrsuissetraffic, international trade fair for public transport, from 11 to 14 November 2009 in Bern: Switzerland becomes Europe's transport hub for four days
Bern (ots) - The preparations for the international trade fair for public transport are in full swing. Visitors to suissetraffic can expect a very varied programme with a representative cross-section of current innovations from all sectors of public transport. Over 160 exhibitors occupying 20,000 m2 of space, ...
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The future of green power: Achieving an energy revolution in challenging times
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Zurich (ots) - - Indication: Health Tips from EAACI can be downloaded free of charge as a pdf-file under: http://www.presseportal.ch/de/pm/100018272/?langid=2 - EAACI, the largest European organisation in the field of allergy, immunology and asthma, today hosted a specialist forum on "Swine-flu - a threat for asthmatics? What people ...
Ein DokumentmehrVon Muhlenen Again Successful at the 2009 World Cheese Awards
Dudingen, Switzerland (ots) - Four-time World Cheese Champion von Muhlenen, a family-owned company from Fribourg, has won 15 awards at this year's World Cheese Awards, which took place in Las Palmas, Cran Canary from October 1 - 3. "Le Gruyere Premier Cru" was even named best Gruyere AOC. At this year's international World Cheese Awards, nearly 2,500 cheeses from 34 different countries were judged by an ...
mehrThe future of green power - achieving an energy revolution in challenging times
mehrswissinfo.ch - major Special on Swiss records
Bern (ots) - No country builds more bunkers than Switzerland. Europe's longest glacier is in Switzerland. The Swiss are world champions in rail travel, recycling glass and eating chocolate. Switzerland holds many records. Some are disputed. And not all are glorious. swissinfo.ch tracks down the stories behind the records in written articles, videos, audio slideshows and picture galleries. Each Monday, ...
mehrLe Gruyère Premier Cru wins another international Award
Düdingen (ots) - At the International Cheese Awards 2009 in Nantwich (Cheshire, England) July 28/29th Von Mühlenen's "Le Gruyère Premier Cru" was awarded "The Supreme Champion Overseas", as previously won in 2006, from an array of entries from 24 different countries. Also, "Le Gruyère Premier Cru" won Gold in the Single Specialty Cheese Class and was awarded the LTS Litman Trophy. The cheese was then ...
mehrLiechtenstein and the Czech Republic establish diplomatic relations
Vaduz, Liechtenstein (ots) - Establishment of diplomatic relations and agreement on declaration and joint co-operation memorandum - Shared goal is closer relationship based upon constructive partnership as well as foreign policy co-operation - Historical Commission to examine joint history as well as the relationship between the two countries during the 20th ...
mehrswissinfo: Ice Hockey World Championships in Switzerland - full information at a glance
Bern (ots) - The swissinfo.ch internet platform is reporting on the Ice Hockey World Championships in Switzerland with a special web page. The dossier contains information on the matches, looks behind the scenes and presents background reports on the competition. Briefings on the 2009 IIHF World Championships in Switzerland are available in English, German, French, ...
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International Press Conference: "The World Faces Dire Food Shortages"
An Invitation to the Launch of Food First Zurich (ots) - An Urgent Call to Action by The Humboldt Forum for Food and Agriculture International Press Conference (incl. telephone conference, audio webcast) 16 April 2009, 3 PM CET Hotel Maritim proArte Friedrichstrasse 151 Berlin, Germany In response to the growing threat of ...
mehrPromoting Environmental Health Interventions: International Medical Corps and Earth Council Geneva Launch Strategic Partnership
Los Angeles, CA/Geneva, Switzerland (ots) - In an effort to find sustainable solutions to global environmental health problems International Medical Corps and Earth Council Geneva have launched a strategic partnership that will benefit communities impacted by the severe scarcity of vital resources. The new ...
mehrSwiss banking secrecy under fire - background reports and analysis on swissinfo.ch
Bern (ots) - Switzerland is synonymous with discreet banking but 75 years after Swiss banking secrecy was enshrined in law, the practice is under massive international pressure. Banking secrecy obliges banks to keep information about their clients confidential, except in cases of criminal investigation. But what happens when a crime in one country is not ...
mehrWISekey showcased its netcarbonoffset.com initiative at the Global Climate Summit in Beverly Hills organized by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Geneva, Switzerland/California, USA (ots) - More than 600 environmental officials along with five U.S. governors and regional representatives from Brazil, Canada, India, Indonesia and Mexico participated at the Global Climate Summit organized by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. WISekey presented by its ...
mehrNew perspectives at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne
Lucerne (ots) - Open to discoverers! Diversity, fascination and a hands-on experience - the Swiss Museum of Transport presents the development of transport and mobility, on road and rail, on the water, in the air and in space, and explains the principles of communication. More than 3'000 exhibits in approximately 20'000 square metres of museum space testify to a history that is, quite literally, moving. ...
mehrEarth Council Geneva: Marine Debris Program
Geneva (ots) - Earth Council Geneva was a major contributor this summer in an effort to clean marine debris from the shores of Alaska. Teaming with the Marine Conservation Alliance Foundation (financially backed by the US Federal government) ECG spearheaded a project focusing on the wild beaches of Shelikof Strait in south central Alaska. ECG Chairman, Reto Braun, enlisted the help of a local non-profit organization, ...
mehrSonnenhof Swiss Health is taking "Swissness" to hospitals in India
Berne (ots) - Swiss hospital standards are in demand abroad. In collaboration with an Indian company, Sonnenhof Swiss Health Ltd (SSH) introduces a new service offering for leading Indian hospitals with the aim of their attaining Swiss quality assurance standards. The cooperation of Hexel and SSH is based on a combination of strengths. SSH - an associated company of the Sonnenhof hospitals in Bern - can draw on ...
mehrFurther Success for the von Mühlenen Family
Düdingen (ots) - The Cheese World Champion von Mühlenen family was honoured 12 times at the World Cheese Awards in Dublin for its Le Gruyère Premier Cru, Emmentaler Tradition Premier Cru and 5 further Swiss cheese specialities. The von Mühlenen family, Cheese World Champions in 1992, 2002, 2005 and 2006, collected a total of 12 awards at this year's World Cheese Awards event, resulting in it being one of ...
mehrWISeKey Announces the Development of a Mobile Payment Telco Platform as a new Commitment for the 2008 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
New York, USA and Geneva, Switzerland (ots) - WISeKey today announced a new commitment with the initial focus to target over 100 million people in the Mediterranean region still unbanked but already connected via voice with their mobiles phones. WISeKey will provide the trusted, secure and interoperable ...
mehrDSM Nutritional Products: Fending off dementia: Beta-Carotene shown to improve memory
Kaiseraugst (ots) - A new scientific study has shown that consuming beta-carotene over a long period of time may help to preserve mental fitness by improving how the brain, and more importantly the memory, works. While it has long been acknowledged that eating beta-carotene-rich foods or taking supplements of this antioxidant can help to protect the skin from ...
mehrCut your ingredient costs with Novozymes' Lipopan® Xtra and Lipopan® F
Dittingen, Switzerland (ots) - Throughout recent times, consumer tastes have been honed to enjoy a wide variety of quality bread products. But manufacturers are posed with an escalating dilemma - how to counteract the ever-rising ingredient prices with cost-effective alternatives that ensure bread improvement. With bread remaining an important element in daily diets ...
mehrPress release from the Princely House
Vaduz (ots) - On 11 September, some media cited a June 2008 letter by H.S.H. the Reigning Prince of Liechtenstein declining participation in the exhibition "Looting and Restitution" at the Jewish Museum Berlin. With his private and personal letter to the Director of the Museum, W. Michael Blumenthal, Reigning Prince Hans-Adam II in no way intended to belittle the atrocious events of the Third Reich. Rather, the ...
mehrNovozymes launches Pectinex® Ultra Mash to improve juice yield and support smoother clarification and filtration.
Dittingen, Switzerland (ots) - The latest addition to Novozymes' portfolio of traditional enzymes for juice processing is Pectinex Ultra Mash, a first mashing product that extracts more juice from every apple. One of the first success stories since the integration of Biocon's enzyme business into Novozymes, this ...
mehrEuropean Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
33rd ESMO Congress in Stockholm, 12-16 September 2008
Lugano (ots) - The 33rd ESMO Congress in Stockholm, the premier European congress in Oncology, serves as a meeting place for medical oncologists, as well as a focal point to exchange ideas with colleagues from other disciplines. The Congress Centre will be the venue for interdisciplinary interaction, a teaching ground, and a place to discuss critical issues for European oncology such as cancer research in Europe, the ...
mehrPublication of the new law governing Liechtenstein foundations
Vaduz (ots) - The revision of the law governing Liechtenstein foundations was adopted by Parliament on 26 June 2008 and - now that the referendum period has expired without a referendum being called (31 July 2008) - will enter into force on 1 April 2009. Official publication in the national newspapers is on 26 August 2008. From that date on, the text of the ...
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Thirty under 50 architects in the running for the BSI Swiss Architectural Award 2008
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