Swiss breast cancer screening quality varies across cantons
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The quality of breast cancer screening programmes in Switzerland varies from canton to canton. However, according to a study published on Tuesday, the results align with the European standard.
Swiss army neutralised 280 unexploded ordnances in 2023
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The Swiss army neutralised 280 unexploded ordnance last year. A total of 1,122 reports were received, a record figure attributed to increased leisure activities and greater public awareness of this danger.
Switzerland closely monitoring Bangladesh amidst political turmoil
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Switzerland has been "concerned and affected by the unprecedented loss of life since mid-July," said the Swiss foreign ministry.
Adecco faces continued challenges amid sales decline and cost cuts
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The job placement agency, Adecco Group's business remained challenging in the second quarter of 2024, with the personnel services provider continuing to anticipate difficulties in the third quarter.
UN investigates UNRWA staff involvement in October 7 Hamas attack
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Nine employees of the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) "may have been involved" in the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, according to the UN's internal investigation. This involved 19 people accused by Israel.
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Swiss rider Steve Guerdat wins the silver medal in the individual competition at the Games in Paris with the mare Dynamix.
Blinken urges Sudanese Army to join ceasefire talks in Switzerland
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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a call on Monday with Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, reiterated the need for Sudan's military to participate in ceasefire talks this month in Switzerland, the State Department said.
Galenica confident of meeting annual targets after strong half-year
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Galenica continued to grow in the first six months of the year. The healthcare company now believes it is well on track to achieve its targets for the year.
Swiss interior minister orders probe after pension miscalculation
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Old-age and survivors’ (known as the AHV/AVS) pension expenditure in 2033 is likely to be around CHF4 billion ($4.7 billion), or approximately 6% lower than previously calculated.
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