Switzerland
Switzerland on the Verge of an Energy Policy Shift
Switzerland may soon lift the ban on building new nuclear power plants, which has been in place since January 1, 2018, as part of the country’s “Energy Strategy 2050.” The decision to prohibit new construction came in the wake of…
After Glacier Collapse, Swiss Village of Blatten Faces Risk of Further Flooding
The Swiss village of Blatten experienced a major disaster this week after part of the Birch Glacier collapsed, triggering a mudslide of ice, mud, and rocks that buried a significant portion of the settlement. An additional risk stems from the…
Swiss Green Default
If I imagine a country like the one in a fairy tale, with beautiful forests, lakes and cows that graze contentedly and give healthy, whole milk, from which the most delicious cheeses and the sweetest chocolates are made, it is…
EBRD and EU Help Furniture Manufacturer in Serbia to Invest in Modern Equipment
With eyes on the EU market, Novi Stil from Jagodina invests in quality to become more competitive. Like other countries in the Western Balkans, Serbia faces a ‘brain drain’. However, Novi Stil, a company based in Jagodina and specialising in…
ABB and ETH extend partnership to advance research into the future of robotics
Building on their long-term relationship across several disciplines, ABB and ETH Zurich, a leading research university in Switzerland, have expanded their partnership into robotics research as part of ETH’s RobotX strategic initiative. Launched in 2019. RobotX aims to position ETH…
More Energy Efficient Buildings in Krusevac, Uzice and Vrbas Thanks to a New Tender
Ministry of Mining and Energy and State Secretariat for Economic Affairs of the Swiss Confederation call for tender submission for supply and installation of plant and equipment for energy efficiency rehabilitation/reconstruction of buildings in Krusevac, Uzice and Vrbas. Ministry of…
ABB Completes Divestment of Power Grids to Hitachi
ABB today reached a significant milestone in the company’s transformation towards a decentralized global technology company, with the completion of the divestment of 80.1 percent of its Power Grids business to Hitachi, as planned. The divestment allows ABB to focus…