Category Archives: Switzerland

Press Releases & News from Switzerland distributed via EuropaWire

Swiss Re SONAR 2025 Flags Extreme Heat as Top Emerging Risk with Half-Million Annual Deaths

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re’s 2025 SONAR report identifies extreme heat as a leading emerging risk, attributing up to 500,000 deaths annually to heatwaves—more than floods, quakes, and hurricanes combined. The report traces rising severity and duration of heat events, notes … Read the full press release

EMPA-Led Campaign Cuts Romanian Oil & Gas Methane Emissions by up to 60%

(IN BRIEF) Empa-led teams conducted two methane measurement campaigns in southern Romania (2019, 2021), employing ground devices, drones, and the AVIRIS-NG airborne spectrometer to map leaks from oil and gas infrastructure. They discovered actual emissions two to three times higher … Read the full press release

EQT Leads Investment in Mosanna to Advance Nasal Spray Therapy for Sleep Apnea Patients

(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences has led a Series A investment in Mosanna Therapeutics to advance its lead drug candidate, MOS118—a nasal spray designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea—into Phase 2 trials. Co-investors include Pivotal bioVenture Partners, Forbion, Norwest, and … Read the full press release

SGS to Provide Independent Assurance for BorsodChem’s Sustainability Reporting Under New EU Directive

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been selected by BorsodChem to provide independent assurance for its sustainability reporting, aligning with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This new mandate expands SGS’s sustainability services for BorsodChem, … Read the full press release

Marcus Claesson Appointed to Kuehne+Nagel Management Board to Lead Global Information Technology

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel International AG has appointed Marcus Claesson to its Management Board, effective September 1, 2025, where he will oversee global information technology. Claesson, with over 25 years of IT leadership experience, joins Kuehne+Nagel from Daimler Truck AG, where … Read the full press release

Atos to Deliver Innovative IT Solutions for UEFA Nations League Finals 2025, Ensuring Unmatched Fan Experience

(IN BRIEF) Atos will provide IT services and cybersecurity for the UEFA Nations League Finals™ 2025, helping deliver a seamless and secure experience for fans, media, and stakeholders. As UEFA’s Official IT Partner, Atos continues to innovate, enhancing fan engagement … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Returns as UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Partner, Supporting Seven National Teams and Promoting Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has renewed its partnership with UEFA for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, supporting the tournament and seven national teams, including Germany, France, and Italy. This sponsorship highlights Volkswagen’s ongoing commitment to female empowerment in sports and global … Read the full press release

CERN Unveils Ambitious Environmental Objectives for 2030, Focused on Sustainability and Emissions Reduction

(IN BRIEF) In celebration of World Environment Day, CERN has announced its updated environmental objectives for 2030, reflecting its ongoing commitment to sustainable research. These new goals focus on nine key environmental areas, including energy, emissions reduction, water management, biodiversity, … Read the full press release

Empa Unveils Synchronized Floating Potential HiPIMS Method for Advanced Piezoelectric Thin Films at Low Temperatures

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa have developed a revolutionary process for producing high-quality piezoelectric thin films at low temperatures using the Synchronized Floating Potential HiPIMS (SFP-HiPIMS) method. This process enables the production of piezoelectric films on insulating substrates, which are … Read the full press release

dsm-firmenich Invests in New Production Facility in Parma to Expand Global Flavor Operations

(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has begun constructing a new state-of-the-art production facility in Parma, Italy, set to be completed by Q1 2027. The facility will enhance the company’s ability to produce concentrated powder flavors, reaction flavors, culinary blends, and functional blends. … Read the full press release

SGS Strengthens North American Presence in Emergency Management and Safety Solutions with H2Safety Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired H2Safety, a leading Canadian provider of emergency management and operational safety solutions, to bolster its Health & Safety offering in North America. This acquisition expands SGS’s capabilities in key areas such as emergency management, business … Read the full press release

Sika Invests in Giatec to Advance AI-Driven Concrete Solutions and Sustainability in Construction

(IN BRIEF) Sika has made a strategic investment in Giatec™ Scientific Inc., a leader in digital concrete technology, to advance the adoption of AI-driven solutions in the construction industry. The collaboration aims to optimize concrete mix designs and reduce CO₂ … Read the full press release

Sika and Sulzer Launch Joint Venture to Revolutionize Plastics Recycling in the Construction Industry

(IN BRIEF) Sika and Sulzer have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture focused on plastics recycling in the construction industry. The venture aims to address the inefficiencies in current recycling methods by combining mechanical and chemical processes to … Read the full press release

European Commission Approves New Evrysdi Tablet, Offering Enhanced Flexibility for SMA Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Roche announced the European Commission’s approval of a label extension for Evrysdi® (risdiplam) to include a new 5mg tablet, offering a room-temperature stable alternative to the original oral solution for individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The tablet, … Read the full press release

Novartis Announces Positive Interim Results for Pluvicto™ in Early-Stage Prostate Cancer, Meeting Primary Endpoint in Phase III PSMAddition Trial

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has announced that its Phase III PSMAddition trial of Pluvicto™ in combination with standard of care (SoC) has met its primary endpoint, showing a significant benefit in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) and a positive trend in overall … Read the full press release

Novartis Presents ASCO Data Showing Kisqali’s Efficacy and Tolerability in High-Risk Early Breast Cancer Patients

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has presented new data from the Phase III NATALEE trial at ASCO 2025, showcasing Kisqali’s ability to reduce the risk of recurrence in pre-menopausal patients with high-risk early breast cancer. The data reveals a 33% reduction in … Read the full press release

Holcim Launches OLYMPUS Project in Greece, Advancing Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal with Carbon Capture Technology

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has officially launched the OLYMPUS project at its Milaki plant in Greece, aiming to produce 2 million tons of near-zero cement annually starting in 2029. With a EUR 400 million investment, the project is supported by a … Read the full press release

Roche’s Fenebrutinib Demonstrates Promising Results with Low Relapse Rates and No Disability Progression in Phase II Multiple Sclerosis Study

(IN BRIEF) Roche presented promising 96-week data from the Phase II FENopta study, showing that its investigational drug, fenebrutinib, significantly reduced relapse rates and prevented disability progression in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). The study revealed an annualized relapse … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and Milence Drive Electric Freight Forward with New UK Charging Hub and Expanding Network

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Milence are leading the charge towards electric freight transport by demonstrating the integration of electric heavy-duty vehicles into Kuehne+Nagel’s logistics operations. With the opening of Milence’s first UK public fast-charging hub in Immingham, the companies are … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Partners with SP Group to Upgrade Cooling System and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2,140 Tons Annually

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics and Singapore Power (SP Group) have partnered to upgrade the cooling infrastructure at ST’s Toa Payoh site. The new dual-temperature cooling system will reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions by 2,140 tons annually. The system, designed to … Read the full press release