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Life Sciences & Health | 02.12.24 | 3 min

Geistlich enters into partnership with StimLabs in the USA

Wolhusen/Schlieren/Roswell - Geistlich Pharma has entered into a partnership with StimLabs in the USA. The company from Georgia will exclusively handle nat...

Mobility | 29.11.24 | 2 min

Albert Koechlin Foundation supporting another four mobility projects

Lucerne - The Albert Koechlin Stiftung has brought the sixth round of its real-world mobility lab program to a close. Four mobility projects in Central Swit...

Sustainability | 28.11.24 | 3 min

Project Greenpower in Dagmersellen enters participation phase

Dagmersellen - CKW, Galliker, Emmi, and Linde Gas Schweiz are planning an eco-network in Dagmersellen, Switzerland, for the production of energy, heat, an...

Innovation | 26.11.24 | 3 min

*zünder honors award winners

Horw/Root - At the conclusion of the *zünder accelerator 2024, the organization for the promotion of start-ups awarded prizes to successful businesses. Kiyo, Vi...

26.11.24 | 3 min

Halter becomes lead shareholder in the Pilatus Arena in Kriens

Schlieren/Kriens - Halter AG has become the lead shareholder in the Pilatus Arena in Kriens, which is currently under construction. The arena, which ha...

19.11.24 | 2 min

LAC2 AI Hub in Lucerne discusses AI opportunities for banks

Lucerne - The Lucerne AI and Cognitive Community (LAC2) has brought together experts to discuss future-oriented developments in relation to the use of A...

19.11.24 | 3 min

Zelsius calculates carbon footprint for SMEs

Lucerne/Root - Four researchers from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts have developed an online calculator to work out carbon footprints....

Sustainability | 15.11.24 | 3 min

Romoos Named "Best Tourism Village" 2024 by UN World Tourism

Lucerne - Romoos has officially joined the ranks of the world’s best tourism villages. The UN World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) recognized the En...

Sustainability | Innovation | 14.11.24 | 3 min

Canton of Lucerne Supports Innovative Climate and Energy Projects – Call for Applications in 2025

Luzern - Six pilot projects focused on climate protection and energy efficiency in the Canton of Lucerne will receive financial support. The next applicat...

12.11.24 | 2 min

City-Management Luzern works to revitalize the city center

Lucerne - The City-Management Luzern Association is positioning itself as the hub for revitalizing Lucerne's city centre. It has launched a platform fo...

Sustainability | Innovation | 08.11.24 | 2 min

AVIA VOLT to invest 50 million Swiss francs in charging infrastructure

Lucerne/Gossau/Frauenfeld - AVIA VOLT is showcasing the world’s first 600 kilowatt charging station for electric trucks at Auto Zurich. The newly founded...

07.11.24 | 3 min

Lucerne Symphony Ball supports youth development

Lucerne - The sixth Lucerne Symphony Ball brought in net proceeds of more than 155,000 Swiss francs. This will be used to benefit the youth development of the L...

Sustainability | Mobility | 06.11.24 | 3 min

Auto AG Truck produces green hydrogen

Rothenburg - Auto AG Truck is using solar energy and hydropower to produce its own green hydrogen at its Rothenburg site. This will enable it to provide an...

Innovation | Building Technology | Sustainability | 06.11.24 | 3 min

Researchers in Lucerne analyze potential for electrification of building sites

Lucerne - Researchers at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts are investigating how more electric vehicles and machines could be used on...

06.11.24 | 3 min

Chef Pietro Catalano Honored with Prestigious «One Knife» Award in Dubai

Lucerne/Dubai - Chef Pietro Catalano, founder of CAAA by Pietro Catalano in Lucerne, was awarded the "One Knife" at the 2024 Best Chef Awards in Dubai. T...

Mobility | Sustainability | 04.11.24 | 3 min

Volkswagen turns to sun2wheel

Kriens - Volkswagen (VW) intends to use its electric vehicles for bidirectional charging. In Switzerland, the automotive manufacturer is teaming up with...

Life Sciences & Health | 29.10.24 | 3 min

Inmed joins Logex

Root/Amsterdam - The Lucerne-based company Inmed is being taken over by Logex. The two companies are specialists in data-based Software-as-a-Service so...

Sustainability | 24.10.24 | 3 min

Canton of Lucerne votes on development of renewables

Lucerne - The canton of Lucerne plans to drive forward the development of renewable energies. The Planning and Building Law would be amended to this en...

22.10.24 | 2 min

Canton of Lucerne to cut taxes

Lucerne - The Cantonal Council of Lucerne has agreed to reduce the tax rate from 1.6 to 1.55 units from 2025. The additional tax revenue from OECD taxes...

Innovation | 18.10.24 | 2 min

Lucerne’s innovation drive impresses Italian delegation

Lucerne - An Italian group from the economy, research, and media took part in the Swiss Innovation Tour 2024 specializing in logistics and automation. The progra...

16.10.24 | 3 min

Atelier Treger opens branch in Zurich

Lucerne/Zurich - The Treger fashion studio has opened a branch in Zurich, selling high-quality, handmade accessories like suspenders, bow ties and pocket...

16.10.24 | 3 min

Michelin Guide recognizes four hotels in Lucerne and the surrounding region

Lucerne - For the first time, the Michelin Guide has awarded Key distinctions to hotels. The Mandarin Oriental Palace in the city of Lucerne has been...

Innovation | 15.10.24 | 3 min

René Unternährer looking to launch eco-skis on the market

Doppleschwand - The ski manufacturer René Unternährer has developed sustainable and fast skis for hard slopes. The eco-skis are made from bamboo in addi...

Sustainability | 14.10.24 | 3 min

Kramis introduces vegan cowhide rug

Altbüron - Designer Christoph Missall has created a vegan cowhide rug for Kramis, the carpet manufacturer from the Swiss canton of Lucerne. Named '4 co...