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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...

Innovation | 04.11.24 | 5 min

ETH Zürich launches site search for new GeoLab in the Canton of Lucerne

Lucerne - ETH Zurich is planning to establish the ETH Swiss GeoLab, an interdisciplinary competence center for Earth observation in the Canton of Lucerne....