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Due to inclement weather, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. We will remain available by phone and e-mail during our normal business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Due to inclement weather, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. We will remain available by phone and e-mail during our normal business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Switzerland, an increasingly engaged player in development aid. 🇨🇭 Switzerland's official development assistance (ODA) as a percentage of gross national income (GNI) reached 0.60% in 2023, up from 0.56% in 2022. 📈 ℹ️: bit.ly/4j1Kosy

Switzerland, an increasingly engaged player in development aid. 🇨🇭 Switzerland's official development assistance (ODA) as a percentage of gross national income (GNI) reached 0.60% in 2023, up from 0.56% in 2022. 📈
ℹ️: bit.ly/4j1Kosy
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Today, on behalf of the government and the people of Switzerland, our Consul General in Atlanta extended our deepest condolences on the passing of former President Carter. He emphasized that the former President Carter will always be remembered for his unwavering dedication to

Today, on behalf of the government and the people of Switzerland, our Consul General in Atlanta extended our deepest condolences on the passing of former President Carter. He emphasized that the former President Carter will always be remembered for his unwavering dedication to
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What if your furniture or packaging were made from waste and mushroom roots? 🍄 The Swiss company Mycrobez is developing a zero-waste, industrially scalable packaging and insulation material by combining organic waste and mushroom roots (mycelium) to create a natural foam. 🌱 ℹ️

What if your furniture or packaging were made from waste and mushroom roots? 🍄
The Swiss company Mycrobez is developing a zero-waste, industrially scalable packaging and insulation material by combining organic waste and mushroom roots (mycelium) to create a natural foam. 🌱
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Exciting developments have been discussed today at the USA-India Business Summit and Georgia Tech Global Business Forum in Atlanta! Consul General of Switzerland Urs Brönnimann spoke on the panel “Global Transformational Trends in Workforce Challenges,” addressing the

Exciting developments have been discussed today at the USA-India Business Summit and <a href="/GeorgiaTech/">Georgia Tech</a>  Global Business Forum in Atlanta! Consul General of Switzerland Urs Brönnimann spoke on the panel “Global Transformational Trends in Workforce Challenges,” addressing the
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🌍 Switzerland’s engineering is shaping a more resilient future. ETH Zurich has just unveiled Europe’s largest geotechnical centrifuge, a cutting-edge piece of technology that simulates extreme forces to test the resilience of infrastructure like bridges, wind farms, and

🌍 Switzerland’s engineering is shaping a more resilient future.
ETH Zurich has just unveiled Europe’s largest geotechnical centrifuge, a cutting-edge piece of technology that simulates extreme forces to test the resilience of infrastructure like bridges, wind farms, and
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A battery you need to feed instead of charge? 🍄🔋 Yes, you heard that right! Scientists at Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have created a 3D-printed, biodegradable fungal battery that generates power by metabolizing nutrients. Unlike

A battery you need to feed instead of charge? 🍄🔋 Yes, you heard that right!

Scientists at Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have created a 3D-printed, biodegradable fungal battery that generates power by metabolizing nutrients. Unlike
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🤝 International collaboration drives photonics innovation 🇨🇭 🇺🇸 🇨🇳 A joint effort by EPFL 🇨🇭, the Colorado School of Mines 🇺🇸, and the China Academy of Science 🇨🇳 has led to the development of a tiny but powerful electro-optic frequency comb—a device that measures and controls

🤝 International collaboration drives photonics innovation 🇨🇭 🇺🇸 🇨🇳

A joint effort by EPFL 🇨🇭, the Colorado School of Mines 🇺🇸, and the China Academy of Science 🇨🇳 has led to the development of a tiny but powerful electro-optic frequency comb—a device that measures and controls
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How can we prevent fractures in osteoporosis patients faster? 🦴 Researchers at 🇨🇭 EPFL developed an injectable hydrogel that boosted bone density up to 4.8x in rats within weeks. A step toward faster, more effective fracture prevention. 🔗 Learn more: actu.epfl.ch/news/an-inject…

How can we prevent fractures in osteoporosis patients faster?

🦴 Researchers at 🇨🇭 EPFL developed an injectable hydrogel that boosted bone density up to 4.8x in rats within weeks. A step toward faster, more effective fracture prevention.

🔗 Learn more: actu.epfl.ch/news/an-inject…
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Could a vaccine prevent recurrent urinary tract infections? ETH Zurich spin-off Baxiva is developing a vaccine that trains the immune system to fight E. coli, the main cause of UTIs. A promising step in reducing antibiotic dependence and tackling drug resistance​. 🔗 Learn

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🤖🌊 A new step in bioinspired robotics from Swiss and German research 🇨🇭🇩🇪 Researchers from EPFL and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have developed a miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatworms. Designed for maneuverability in confined spaces, this

🤖🌊 A new step in bioinspired robotics from Swiss and German research 🇨🇭🇩🇪

Researchers from EPFL and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have developed a miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatworms. Designed for maneuverability in confined spaces, this
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🚉💧 Did you know? Switzerland’s infrastructure is designed for excellence and reliability! 🇨🇭 From nearly 100% household internet access to world-class rail and postal services, Switzerland ensures top-notch connectivity and convenience. 🚀 Explore the details in the

🚉💧 Did you know? Switzerland’s infrastructure is designed for excellence and reliability! 🇨🇭

From nearly 100% household internet access to world-class rail and postal services, Switzerland ensures top-notch connectivity and convenience. 🚀
Explore the details in the
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Looking for the lowest VAT in Europe? At just 8.1%, it's in Switzerland? 🇨🇭 With reduced rates for accommodation (3.8%) and essential goods (2.6%), Switzerland offers a business-friendly tax system while keeping services accessible. Curious about more details? Check out the

Looking for the lowest VAT in Europe? At just 8.1%, it's in Switzerland? 🇨🇭

With reduced rates for accommodation (3.8%) and essential goods (2.6%), Switzerland offers a business-friendly tax system while keeping services accessible.
Curious about more details? Check out the
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💉➡️🩹 No more needles! Swiss startup OBaris has created OctoPatch®, a revolutionary drug delivery patch that replaces injections with a painless, skin-friendly alternative. Inspired by octopus suction, this Swiss innovation delivers medicine through the inner cheek—no syringes,

💉➡️🩹 No more needles!
Swiss startup OBaris has created OctoPatch®, a revolutionary drug delivery patch that replaces injections with a painless, skin-friendly alternative. Inspired by octopus suction, this Swiss innovation delivers medicine through the inner cheek—no syringes,
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🇨🇭 Martin Pfister elected to the Swiss Federal Council The Swiss Federal Assembly has elected Martin Pfister from Zug as the successor to Viola Amherd on the Swiss Federal Council. Pfister, a 61-year-old centrist, won in the second round with 134 votes, while his party

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🚗 BEEP BEEP! Hop into one of the world's most eco-friendly cars! 🇨🇭 A revolutionary vehicle has been approved for sale in Europe: the Softcar! 🛣️ Here’s why this Swiss innovation is a game-changer: 🔧 Only 1,800 parts (vs. 30,000 in a conventional EV) ⚖️ Ultra-light at just 630

🚗 BEEP BEEP! Hop into one of the world's most eco-friendly cars! 🇨🇭

A revolutionary vehicle has been approved for sale in Europe: the Softcar! 🛣️ Here’s why this Swiss innovation is a game-changer:
🔧 Only 1,800 parts (vs. 30,000 in a conventional EV)
⚖️ Ultra-light at just 630
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Breakthrough in brain medicine! 🧠 Swiss researchers at ETH Zürich have visualized for the first time how ultrasound-activated microbubbles can open the blood-brain barrier. This could revolutionize treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and brain tumors by enabling targeted

Breakthrough in brain medicine! 🧠

Swiss researchers at ETH Zürich have visualized for the first time how ultrasound-activated microbubbles can open the blood-brain barrier.

This could revolutionize treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and brain tumors by enabling targeted
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🚉✈️ How does Switzerland make transportation so efficient? 🇨🇭 With 2,400 km traveled annually by train per person, a world record, and efficient road, rail, and air networks, Switzerland ensures seamless connectivity. Did you know it only costs CHF 40 per year for highway

🚉✈️ How does Switzerland make transportation      so efficient? 🇨🇭
With 2,400 km traveled annually by train per person, a world record, and efficient road, rail, and air networks, Switzerland ensures seamless connectivity.
Did you know it only costs CHF 40 per year for highway
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New hope for paralysis patients! ✨🇨🇭 Researchers at the Swiss lab .NeuroRestore have combined robotic rehabilitation with targeted spinal cord stimulation to help people with spinal cord injuries regain natural movement. 🚶 Initial results showed both immediate and sustained

New hope for paralysis patients! ✨🇨🇭
Researchers at the Swiss lab .NeuroRestore have combined robotic rehabilitation with targeted spinal cord stimulation to help people with spinal cord injuries regain natural movement. 🚶
Initial results showed both immediate and sustained