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Voices of Nuclear Switzerland launches multilingual nuclear facts platform
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Voices of Nuclear – Switzerland launched a four-language public information platform on June 17, 2026, as Parliament heads toward another high-stakes vote on whether to lift Switzerland’s ban on new nuclear plants.
MergersCorp closes sale of Piacenza Calcio stake to Swiss investor Kirill Bosov
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MergersCorp M&A International said it completed the sale of a 49% stake in Piacenza Calcio 1919 to Swiss entrepreneur and investor Kirill Bosov.
Luminox adds two new colors to Pacific Diver Chronograph 3140 line
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Luminox is expanding its Pacific Diver Chronograph 3140 series with new Forest Green and Graphite Grey models on August 18, 2026. The watches keep the line’s dive-ready specs while aiming to broaden its appeal from ocean use to hiking, daily wear…
Ultsch Consult to drive RoomPriceGenie expansion in Thailand
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RoomPriceGenie is leaning into a softer Thai hotel market by naming Ultsch Consult to lead nationwide market development starting in August 2026. The move targets independent hotels as arrivals, occupancy and room rates come under pressure across…
Limmat-Zürich Umzug touts 325-plus Google reviews as it targets expat movers in Zurich
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Limmat-Zürich Umzug GmbH says it has passed 325 verified 5-star Google reviews as it expands English-friendly moving, storage and cleaning services for expatriates in the Greater Zurich Area. The company is pitching itself as a full-service…
Adalvo names new chief legal officer as it expands globally
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Adalvo appointed Rannveig Borg Sigurðardóttir as chief legal officer, adding a legal leader with more than 20 years of international experience as the pharma company scales across 140-plus markets.
Jennifer Payeur wins best documentary at Alpine International Film Festival
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Jennifer Payeur’s documentary on plant stem cells won Best Feature Documentary at the Alpine International Film Festival in Bern, adding to a growing run of festival recognition.
CyberX opens Doha office after joining Qatar Science & Technology Park
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CyberX, a Portuguese offensive security firm, has joined the Qatar Science & Technology Park incubation program and opened a Doha office in July 2026. The move gives the company a third base as it expands across the Gulf and deepens work on…
Worldbox and Simple KYC team up on global business verification
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Worldbox Business Intelligence and Simple KYC have announced a partnership aimed at speeding up audit-ready KYB and AML checks for financial services, government and multinational clients.
Nature Provides documentary wins five awards at Dreamz Catcher festival
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Nature Provides: Exploring the Science of Embryonic Plant Stem Cells won five honors at the Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival, giving the second film in Jennifer O’Brien Payeur’s documentary series its first competitive recognition.
Prosperity for US Foundation pushes direct democracy overhaul in new white paper
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Prosperity for US Foundation released a white paper Tuesday warning that new state restrictions are limiting citizen initiatives and referendums.
Jordan River’s AETERNUM announced at Locarno Film Festival
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Delta Star Pictures has announced development of AETERNUM, the next feature from Jordan River, at the Locarno Film Festival’s Industry section.
DeepJudge launches open protocol for AI context handoff
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DeepJudge on Aug. 13 introduced Agent Handoff Protocol, an open standard meant to let users move context between AI tools without starting over.
Parametric insurance market seen reaching $7.64B by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the global parametric insurance market will rise from $3.48 billion in 2025 to $7.64 billion by 2031, driven by faster payouts and more use of satellite, IoT and remote sensing data.
Five China bakery packaging suppliers eyed by global buyers in 2026
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International bakery buyers are weighing five China-based packaging manufacturers in 2026 as demand rises for BPA-free, food-grade containers, trays, and tamper-evident formats.
Türkiye, Ghana and Luxembourg join carbon markets coalition ahead of COP31
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Türkiye, Ghana and Luxembourg have joined The Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, lifting membership to 14 governments as COP31 approaches in Türkiye.
Executive Agility names Wayne Apted to lead APAC and Africa expansion
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Executive Agility has appointed veteran finance executive Wayne Apted as vice president for APAC and Africa, based in Perth, to expand access to its U.S. listing readiness and capital markets execution services.
Alice & Bob joins Europe’s first doctoral network for quantum error correction
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Alice & Bob is joining QuBriC, Europe’s first Marie Skłodowska-Curie doctoral network focused on quantum error correction, as part of a 48-month effort backed by €4.6 million to train 15 PhD researchers.
Dispel launches identity proofing for OT remote access
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Dispel unveiled Dispel Identity at Black Hat USA 2026, adding government ID checks and biometric matching to OT remote access decisions.
Internet Society seats four new trustees and elects new chair
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The Internet Society and its foundation named four new Board of Trustees members on July 31, 2026, following elections and appointments earlier this year.
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