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World day encourages mental wellbeing of adolescents

Published on: March 2, 2023
11:02

By: Alina Ramos Martin

Geneva, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) Since 2020, on a day like today, humanity has been encouraging the population to pay attention to mental health problems faced by adolescents, as well as to destigmatize this type of disorder and offer support.

Foreign Minister thanks solidarity with Cuba in Switzerland

Published on: March 1, 2023
10:25

By: Alina Ramos Martin

Geneva, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez,in Switzerland, expressed his gratitude for the solidarity with the island and the actions against the U.S. blockade, during his ongoing activities in this European country.

Swiss army starts security deployment ahead of World Economic Forum

Published on: January 9, 2023
13:46

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Zurich, Switzerland, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) The Swiss government on Monday announced that about 5,000 troops will be deployed in Davos, south-eastern Switzerland, to support security for the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 16-20.

Asia called for participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes

Published on: December 9, 2022
13:49

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Lausanne, Switzerland, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) Asia's Olympic Council asked to facilitate the participation of Russian and Belarussian athletes in competitions in that continent, it was announced today at the closing of the Olympic Summit.

Inflation causes drop in global wages, ILO warns

Published on: December 3, 2022
01:00

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Geneva, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) Inflation and a global slowdown in economic growth are causing a striking fall in real monthly wages in many countries, the International Labor Organization (ILO) reported.

ITU reports nearly 3/4 of people over 10 own a mobile phone

Published on: November 30, 2022
16:18

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Geneva, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) Nearly three quarters of people over the age of 10 now own a mobile phone, potentially opening the way to broader Internet use. The UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has provided its first estimate of regional and global ownership, revealing that 73% of the world’s population over 10 years of age owned a cellphone in 2022.

Photos by Swiss artist Marcel Dousse seduce Cuban public

Published on: November 30, 2022
00:15

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Havana, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) A photo exhibition by Swiss artist Marcel Dousse on Tuesday seduces the public at the Joaquin Blez gallery, attached to Fototeca de Cuba, with its evocative use of tones and ability to question reality.

IOC chief intends to keep sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Published on: November 29, 2022
16:15

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach called on international sports federations on Tuesday to hold sanctions against Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Switzerland reaffirms ban on extremist organizations

Published on: October 19, 2022
10:01

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Geneva, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) The Swiss government confirmed the ban on the activities of extremist organizations such Al-Qaeda, Islamic State and the like, the Federal Council website reported.

Switzerland calls for new solidarity with Cuba

Published on: September 24, 2022
08:08

By: Pavel López Lazo

Berne, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) The Vaud section of the Cuba-Switzerland Solidarity Association on Saturday announced some activities in support of Cuba, planned in Romandy and nationwide, including condemnation of the U.S. blockade.

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