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Swiss National Bank declares cross-border CBDC transaction test, involving digital francs and euros, a success.

The 2021 Words of the Year in Switzerland reflect societal shifts that have triggered heated debate across the country.

The 2021 Words of the Year in Switzerland reflect societal shifts that have triggered heated debate across the country.

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Wildfires produced a record amount of carbon emissions in parts of Siberia, the United States and Turkey this year, as climate change fanned unusually intense blazes, the European Unions Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service said on Monday. Wildfires emitted 1.76 billion tonnes of carbon globally in 2021, Copernicus said. Thats equivalent to more than double Germanys annual CO2 emissions. Some of the worst-hit hotspots recorded their highest wildfire emissi...

Swiss data protection chief investigates allegations of text messaging firm Mitto being used to spy on people.

Swiss data protection chief investigates allegations of text messaging firm Mitto being used to spy on people.

Only 94 ransomware incidents were reported in the first half of the year but the real number is believed to be closer to 2,000.

Only 94 ransomware incidents were reported in the first half of the year but the real number is believed to be closer to 2,000.

A 3D-printed capsule for use in assisted suicide may legally be operated in Switzerland, according to advice obtained by Exit International.

What if it were possible to organise a perfect death? Our science fiction short story is about NecrosIA, a luxury robot-assisted suicide service.