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Work to create a central traffic island near CERN’s Gate B on the Route de Meyrin is taking place from Monday, 16 April to Wednesday, 25 April
The 1st update of the technical competencies comes into effect this month following the work by three senior members of staff appointed by Management
The booklet will be presented to H.E. Pedro Afonso Comissário, Ambassador of the Permanent Mission of Mozambique to the United Nations, on 26 April
In two weeks, it will become obligatory for all people on the CERN site to wear visible ID badges at all times
The Organization would like to remind members of the personnel that they must comply with the national legislation applicable to them
For 2017, the average annual exchange rate is EUR 0.89 for CHF 1
CERN has decided to fight stress, which can have negative health effects
L’Oréal-UNESCO "For Women in Science" international rising talents met Fabiola Gianotti during their visit to CERN
VolMeur Collection: when inappropriate storage conditions of LEP photo slides generate art
We deeply regret to announce the death of Mr Ferdinand Hahn on 4 March 2018.
As of 1st of May, it will no longer be possible to use the prefix “10”, which could be used to replace the French international code 0033 until now
Registrations will be open from 1 May to 22 May on the CERN Running Club website