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Tunisia's struggling economy puts democracy at risk, study finds
plusReport and motion on the new EEA Financial Mechanism
Vaduz (ots) - The EEA Financial Mechanism promotes economic and social balance within the European Economic Area (EEA). Following the conclusion of negotiations on the new 2021-2028 mechanism at the end of last year, the Government has now adopted the report and motion for submission to the Liechtenstein Parliament. As a member of the EEA, Liechtenstein - together with its EEA/EFTA partners Norway and Iceland - has ...
plusAnother franc appreciation shock - SNB and politicians called on to act
Zurich (ots) - After a breather, the Swiss franc has appreciated again sharply against the euro since mid-July. The temporary strength of the Swiss currency had already had a major impact on Switzerland's technology sector (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) at the end of last year. This renewed exacerbation has come at a ...
plusThe Government adopts reports and motions on the redesign of supervisory law for banks and investment firms
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 9 July 2024, the Government adopted several reports and motions on the redesign of the supervisory law governing banks and investment firms. These reports and motions on a comprehensive revision of the Banking Act (BankG) and the creation of a new Investment Services Act (WPDG), ...
plusThe Government adopts report and motion on amendment of the AEOI Act, the FATCA Act, and other laws
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 9 July 2024, the Government adopted its report and motion on amendment of the Law on the International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOI Act), the Law on Implementation of the FATCA Agreement between the Principality of Liechtenstein and the United States of America (FATCA Act), the Law on the Agreement between ...
plusExtension of strategic gas reserve
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 9 July 2024, the Government approved the Report and Motion of the Government on extension of the interest-free loan to Liechtenstein Wärme - the establishment responsible for Liechtenstein's natural gas supply - to maintain the country's strategic gas reserve. Pursuant to the Ordinance of 29 June 2022 on Securing the Supply of Natural Gas in the Event of a Serious Shortage (Natural Gas Supply Security Ordinance, EVSV), Liechtenstein Wärme ...
plusPolitical uncertainty consumes France as country prepares for run-off vote
plusNext UK government must address 'long-term scars' of Brexit and austerity – study
plusSwissmem welcomes the clear YES to the Electricity Act
Zurich (ots) - The association of the Swiss technology industry is pleased at the Swiss electorate's clear approval of the Electricity Act. It will make a key contribution to a secure, environmentally friendly and economically viable electricity supply, and the companies in the technology industry are counting on it. Swissmem supports the rapid expansion of all CO2-free electricity-generation technologies. However, ...
plusResearchers: The future of democracy is on the ballot in Europe
plusLiechtenstein's AAA rating affirmed
Vaduz (ots) - After concluding its rating process, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings affirmed Liechtenstein's country rating in its research update of 27 May 2024 with the highest rating, AAA, and a stable outlook. In its report affirming the rating, S&P Global Ratings cites the very positive result of the national accounts and the strong fiscal position of the country's public budgets. The stable outlook ...
plusMost of the world is living under eroding democratic accountability
plusLiechtenstein's Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni visits the United States
Vaduz (ots) - From April 29 to May 2, Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni, who is Liechtenstein's Minister of Home Affairs, Economy and Environment, visited the US. In Washington, DC she held bilateral talks on Liechtenstein - US economic relations. The US is one of Liechtenstein's most important economic and trading partners with Liechtenstein companies providing ...
plusReport: BRICS+ likely new counterpoint to G7-led geopolitical order
plusSahel elites must move away from 'zero-sum' policies, report urges
plusBilaterals III: Swissmem welcomes decision on negotiating position
Zurich (ots) - Following significant progress in the exploratory discussions, the Federal Council today adopted its position for negotiations with the EU. The time is ripe for securing and further developing the success of the bilateral approach: Swissmem supports the Bilaterals III negotiating package. The association for the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related ...
plusswissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz
Press Release by the Social Partners of the CBA on Staff Leasing / Higher Minimum Wage for Temporary Workers: The Biggest Collective Bargaining Agreement in Switzerland Has Been Renewed for Four Years
Bern/Dübendorf (ots) - After some intensive negotiations, the social partners have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement on staff leasing for the next four years. It brings with it a higher minimum wage (+3.2% in 2024) with automatic ...
Un documentplusSwissmem supports key step to securing bilateral agreements
Zurich (ots) - Swissmem welcomes today's decisions by the Federal Council: The completion of the exploratory discussions with the EU and the agreement to draft the negotiating position are key milestones in securing the success of the bilateral approach. The Federal Council did not allow itself to get distracted by disruptive actions. The task now is to translate the progress made into successful negotiations in 2024. ...
plusLiechtenstein and Italy sign double taxation agreement
Vaduz (ots) - In a virtual signing ceremony on 12 July 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Daniel Risch and Italian Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Giancarlo Giorgetti signed the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Liechtenstein and Italy. The DTA will enter into force once the domestic legislative process is complete. This successful signing of the DTA - which had already been initialled in 2019 - ...
plusSecuring the bilateral approach: Swissmem welcomes the Federal Council's decision
Zurich (ots) - The approval today of the main points of a negotiating position with the EU is a key stage in securing the bilateral approach. The progress made in the exploratory discussions now needs to be utilized quickly - with a negotiating position by the end of the year and an agreement by summer 2024. With regard to wage protection, a negotiated solution is ...
plusLiechtenstein to start official accession negotiations with the IMF
Vaduz (ots) - In the autumn of last year, the Liechtenstein Parliament instructed the Government to start accession negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Following numerous preliminary talks at a technical level, the Government has now officially filed an application for IMF membership and has thus started the formal accession process. The Executive ...
plusFDI World Dental Federation calls for global leaders to prioritise action against oral diseases at major UN meeting on health / Call issued on World Oral Health Day, as data shows oral diseases impact nearly half the world's population
plusXTEND awarded an exclusive multi-year, $20M contract to develop and supply multi-drone operating system
Tel Aviv, Israel and Washington (ots/PRNewswire) - - The new joint project with the Israel Ministry of Defense DDR&D will see XTEND's XOS human-guided autonomous operating system enable operators to control dozens of human-guided semi-autonomous drones simultaneously - Future applications of scalable, affordable, ...
plusCSI Christian Solidarity International
Genocide Warning for Nagorno Karabakh issued by human rights organizations
plusswissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz
Swiss Staffingindex: Waiting for a Downturn in the Staffing Services Sector
Un documentplusGlobegarden welcomes agreement on early childhood care / Active participation of globegarden at the daycare-center-dialogue ("Kita-Dialog")
Zürich (ots) - As the largest quality provider of childcare in the city of Zurich, globegarden is pleased with the agreement reached between the social department and the day care center dialogue regarding financing and social partnership. These are aimed at achieving an improvement for employees, the children in ...
plusswissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz
Swiss Staffingindex: Weakening Economic Climate Impacts Staffing Service Providers
Un documentplusThe time limit of the provision included in Article 35c of the Banking Ordinance (BankV) as a consequence of Brexit has been repealed
Vaduz (ots) - In its meeting on 17 November 2020, the Government adopted an amendment to the Banking Ordinance (BankV) based on Article 3 of the Banking Act (BankG). That amendment created the possibility for banks or investment firms with registered offices in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern ...
plusCSI Christian Solidarity International
US - UK Split over Religious Persecution in Nigeria on Eve of Ministerial Conference / Blinken Faces Growing Pressure to Reinstate Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern"
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