Switzerland’s biggest political party, the Swiss People’s Party (SVP), is raising alarms over a big decision made by the government. The Swiss government has decided to join some military projects with the European Union (EU), and the SVP is furious. According to them, this could damage Switzerland’s long-standing tradition of
The world now has 15 million millionaires, more than the population of Rwanda. The U.S. leads with nearly 5.5 million millionaires, outnumbering Ireland’s entire population. In just 10 years, U.S. millionaires have surged by 62%, holding over a third of the global millionaire total. China and Germany also have impressive
In Switzerland, a 13-year-old girl, influenced by teachers and doctors, declared herself a boy, leading to a legal battle where her parents were forced by the government to consent to her transition, including puberty blockers. The parents, fearing irreversible harm to their child and the erosion of their rights, are
Discover the surprising world of political paychecks with a breakdown of the top 10 highest-paid world leaders in 2024. From Singapore’s Prime Minister earning over $1.6 million with bonuses to Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen making $364,000 as the EU’s president, explore how these figures compare to CEO salaries and
The 2024 World Competitiveness Ranking by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), released on Tuesday, highlights Singapore, Switzerland, and Denmark as the world’s most competitive economies, while the US dropped out of the top 10 for the first time. According to the International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) 2024
The Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report has revealed which countries are truly the richest when nations are ranked according to their median or average per-capita wealth. Switzerland and Luxembourg top the list in average wealth, while Iceland and Luxembourg lead in median wealth. When nations are ranked according to the
The governing Federal Council was quoted as saying that the binary gender model is still strongly anchored in Swiss society, hence rejecting a third-gender option on official records.
Neuroscientist Henry Markram, director of the Blue Brain Project and professor at the EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, said that the human brain is capable of building structures with up to 11 dimensions.
Despite being one of the richest nations in the world, Switzerland is one of the least energy self-sufficient, with domestic power production only meeting 25% of the nation’s energy requirements. The current situation has become so dire that Switzerland’s environment minister is suggesting that people shower together in order to
