Geneva
South Korean composer Hanurij Lee, 20, has won the composition final of the 80th Concours de Genève with his work “Stuff #1”. He also received the audience prize and other special awards.
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Pharmaceuticals
Novartis and Roche are among the few major pharmaceutical companies still investing in access to medicines for poorer countries, a new index finds. The report warns that geopolitical tensions and pressure to focus on wealthy markets could undermine progress for patients in low- and middle-income countries.
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Climate
Switzerland has climbed two places to 24th in the Climate Change Performance Index, but remains in the middle of the rankings. The assessment gives the country relatively strong marks for emissions and energy use while criticising its climate policy.
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Geneva
Nearly 300 current and former International Labour Organization staff protested in Geneva against budget and job cuts. The approved plan removes 120 full-time-equivalent posts, including 86 filled positions and 180 vacancies.
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Employment
A survey finds that financial strain is affecting more employees in Switzerland: 38% say money problems are harming their lives, up from 25% two years ago. Many also fear they will be worse off in retirement than their parents’ generation.
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Zurich
Water levels in Lake Zurich remain well below their seasonal norm despite recent rain, and authorities say prolonged rainfall will be needed for a recovery. The lake’s outflow is also being restricted during trout spawning season.
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Italy
Italy’s Supreme Court has ordered a new appeal hearing for Swiss businessman Stephan Schmidheiny over asbestos-related deaths, covering about 60 victims. The court ruled that the statute of limitations applies to claims involving a further 25 victims.
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Brienz
Researchers say debris at the foot of the unstable slope slowed the 2023 Brienz rockslide, delaying it by several weeks and complicating forecasts of when the collapse would happen. The findings highlight limits in current methods for predicting such events.
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Zurich
A Zurich court has acquitted Saïda Keller-Messahli of defamation over remarks about political Islam and Muslim organisations. The verdict is not final and may be appealed.
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