# NuseReal

Bitcoin rallies to $71k as Bessent mulls lifting some Iran oil sanctions — 20 March 2026 (LINK)

Alibaba workforce shrinks 34% in 2025 as Chinese tech giant doubles down on AI — 20 March 2026 (LINK)

U.S. prosecutors charge Super Micro Computer employees, including co-founder, with smuggling Nvidia chips to China. Shares of Super Micro fell about 12% in extended trading — 19 March 2026 (LINK)

Geneva's parliament has voted to ban the burkini in public swimming pools, ending months of heated debate — 20 March 2026 (LINK)

ANGEL (Shenzhen Angel Drinking Water Industrial Group Corporation) wins four awards at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva among over 1,000 entries: one gold medal, two silver medals and one bronze medal — 19 March 2026 (LINK)

— ANGEL's Gold Medal-winning Coffee Flavor Extraction Technology marks a breakthrough beyond traditional brewing parameters such as coffee-to-water ratio and grind size. Recognising that water accounts for nearly 98 percent of the final coffee beverage, ANGEL integrates natural mineral filter media with AI-driven control to optimise extraction factors, enhancing flavour performance and preserving the authentic characteristics of different coffee beans. The technology is modular and adaptable to broader applications.

— The Silver Medal-winning ANGEL Golden Ratio Countertop Mineralized Water Purification Dispenser combines advanced purification with intelligent design. Featuring a visualised mineralisation system, golden mineral ratio, and dual purified/mineralized water output, it upgrades drinking water from basic safety to visible, AI-enabled health. With 3-Second Instant Heating & Rapid Cooling, Smart Multi-Temperature & Volume Control, and multiple usage modes, it suits diverse household needs in a compact form.

— Another Silver Medal went to ANGEL's Zero-Discharge Recycling Technology. Addressing the common issue of water waste in conventional systems, it incorporates an Intelligent Domestic Water Purification with Zero-Discharge Recycling Technology. Supported by modular design and adaptive smart controls, the system improves water efficiency while ensuring safe and sustainable household use.

— The Bronze Medal-winning Innovative Sterilization Technology tackles a long-standing industry challenge of entire system sterilization. Using innovative materials, it can synthesize disinfectants at the molecular level by using water and air, enabling on-demand, broad-spectrum sterilisation throughout the system.

Dengue virus found in mosquitoes in Basel from 2024 — 19 March 2026 (LINK)

— The discovery was made in samples collected in autumn 2024, marking the first time the virus has been identified north of the Alps. Experts say the virus was likely imported by a traveller before being picked up by local mosquitoes. But, specialists stress there is no evidence of transmission to humans, and say the risk to the public remains low at this stage.

Rosin Group delivers Switzerland's largest satellite cleanroom facility for SWISSto12 — 19 March 2026 (LINK)

SWISS to sack thousands of air-crew — 17 March 2026 (LINK)

Customer mistake shuts down toilet flush system on cruise ship: flushing a towel down the lavatory — 17 March 2026 (LINK)

CSW70 outlines official work plan for two-week session in New York 9-16 March — 4 March 2026 (LINK)

— On Wednesday, March 11th, the round table will focus on achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all older women, and on Thursday, March 12th, there will be a high-level meeting on violence against women and girls. The CSW70 discussion will continue on Friday, March 13th, where a platform will be provided for voluntary presentations by Member States on the review theme: women's full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. On the second week of CSW70, the sessions will start with an interactive expert panel on the priority theme: Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices.

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026: Montreux Jazz sets the tempo in the city: the grand watchmaking salon will open its doors at Palexpo in Geneva from April 14 to 20, featuring many new developments. Eleven brands will be making their debut, including Audemars Piguet, which will be making a grand return, while in the city centre, a new venue will host the Montreux Jazz Festival for the very first time — 5 February 2026 (LINK)

— More than 6,000 retailers, 1,600 international journalists, and some 1,500 guests from around the world are expected to attend this major watchmaking event. Watches and Wonders Geneva will open its ticket office on February 10 on its website. With a brand new 600-square-metre space in the heart of the city, Quai Général-Guisan, the Montreux Jazz Festival will enliven the evenings with a music programme from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., including DJ sets and live performances.

Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals being held in Geneva on 16 to 20 November 2026 — 11 February 2026 (LINKS)

25 to 27 October 2026: UNCTAD World Investment Forum 9: in Doha — 22 January 2026 (LINK)

11 to 15 July 2027: International AIDS Society announces Geneva as host city for IAS 2027:: Around 5,000 people from more than 130 countries are expected to attend. Registration for IAS 2027 will open in November 2026 — 22 January 2026 (LINK)