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The price of gold on global exchanges has reached a new all-time high. On Wednesday morning, December gold futures on the New York Comex exchange rose to $4,204.12 per troy ounce, up 0.98% from the previous close. During the trading session, quotes reached a high of $4,209.65 per ounce, according to investfuture.ru.
According to trading data at 7:14 AM Moscow time, the rise was $40.72. This marked a new all-time high for the precious metal on exchanges.
Silver also showed positive momentum. December silver futures rose 1.12%, reaching $51.19 per ounce.
Rising precious metal prices are traditionally associated with increased demand for safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty.
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Switzerland Opens Applications for Government Excellence Scholarships for Young Turkmen Researchers
24 Aug. 14:45The Swiss Government has officially opened the application cycle for its Excellence Scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program target young specialists and researchers from Turkmenistan seeking to conduct post-graduate research or pursue doctoral studies at top Swiss universities and research institutes.
Key applicant requirements:
A Master’s degree or equivalent academic/professional credential;
Age limit: born after December 31, 1991;
A detailed research proposal including a timeline, core methodology, and planned objectives;
An official letter of academic sponsorship from a host professor in Switzerland;
For applicants currently residing in Switzerland, the entry date must not precede August 1, 2026.
The grant includes a monthly allowance, health insurance coverage, partial housing subsidies, and travel expenses. Research fellowships range from 6 to 12 months in duration. Electronic application submissions will remain open through November 27, 2026. Application procedures for Turkmen citizens are overseen by the Embassy of Switzerland in Baku.
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