Life Swiss Horse Racing Association voted to ban use of whip In several countries the use of the whip in trotting and racing was already banned last year (slightly correcting is allowed). From 1 July 2024, the use of the whip at horse races in Switzerland will no longer be allowed. The rider may still take the whip in the race, but only has to use it to correct the shoulder … Read More
Business Aybek Barysov, Gulmira Wakhitova and Kanat Ibraev among founders of Qazaqstanda Jasalğan economic movement Kazakh entrepreneurs do not believe in the effectiveness of the “Atameken” National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, considering it overly bureaucratic. On Thursday, January 19, a group of businessmen announced the creation of the Qazaqstanda Jasalğan Movement for Economic Nationalism. Its participants intend to advocate for the interests of domestic producers and do not rule out that their economic movement may become … Read More
Science&Tech Apple invested 10 billion in self-driving car only to cancel it after years of development Apple invested more than $10 billion in its Apple Car, before the project was halted on Tuesday, according to sources. Apple started developing the Apple Car about 10 years ago. The intention was to make a self-driving car with voice-activated navigation, which had to be on the market for 100,000 dollars. Initially, Apple had talks with Elon Musk to take … Read More
Politics Ruben Wagensberg complains about Spanish state oppression Ruben Wagensberg, 37, a member of the Catalan independence movement affiliated to the left-wing Catalan group ERC, is in hiding in Switzerland. Fearing he could be convicted as a ‘terrorist leader’, Worgensberg told Catalan radio, particularly RAC1, that he is on the run from Spanish judicial authorities who claim to have evidence proving his role as a terrorist leader. If … Read More
Science&Tech First Neuralink has been installed, Elon Musk praise the success In a groundbreaking development, Neuralink has successfully implanted its mind-reading technology into a human for the first time. The individual underwent surgery on Sunday and is reportedly recovering well, as confirmed by Neuralink CEO Elon Musk. Neuralink’s revolutionary brain implant facilitates direct communication between the brain and a computer, with the goal of enabling individuals with paralysis to regain control … Read More
Politics Argentina goes on strike, not everyone happy with Milei extravaganza The demonstration is seen as the greatest to opposition to Mileis’s plans for austerity and privatizations since he came to power last month. Upon his appointment, Milei promised to restore the country’s poor economic state. Annual inflation in the country has risen to 200 percent and more than 40 percent of the country’s population lives below the poverty line. Milei … Read More
Business Swatch Group put hopes on the Olympic Games 2024 Swatch Group, the renowned watch giant, anticipates a boost in watch sales this year, driven in part by Omega’s role as the official timekeeper at the upcoming Paris Olympics. This strategic positioning has proven successful in previous editions of the Games, providing heightened visibility for the brand in various media outlets, ultimately contributing to increased sales. Swatch Group, encompassing brands … Read More
Business Switzerland and Lichtenstein are comfortable bases for ATOM, Internet Computer, Near, Polkadot, and Solana Switzerland and Liechtenstein have witnessed a remarkable surge in the value of cryptocurrency projects, as indicated by a recent report from Swiss venture capital company Crypto Valley (CV VC) released on January 16. The year-on-year value has soared by an impressive 107%, reaching a total of $382.93 billion. The report underscores Ethereum, operating under the Ethereum Foundation, as the top-rated … Read More
Life Journalistic Probe Reveals Abuse Failures Within Saint Pius X Fraternity A recent investigative report sheds light on the failure of the Pius X fraternity in addressing cases of abuse. The expose details numerous instances of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse within the traditionalist splinter group, which operates in several countries. Le Temps, a Swiss daily, accuses the Brotherhood of Saint Pius X of serious shortcomings in handling abuse cases. After … Read More
Science&Tech Switzerland ranking among the global top 10 robot powers Fueled by a significant surge in industrial robot installations, the global count of operational robots is projected to set a new record at 3.9 million by the year 2022. The leading nations in automation, as measured by robot density, include the Republic of Korea (with 1,012 robots per 10,000 workers), Singapore (730 units), and Germany (415 units). These findings are … Read More
Aybek Barysov, Gulmira Wakhitova and Kanat Ibraev among founders of Qazaqstanda Jasalğan economic movement