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United Nations’ Year of Microcredit

This content was published on Oct 10, 2005 To mark the year, swissinfo went to India to look at Swiss involvement in this field. And it’s not just people in developing countries who are using microfinance to step over the poverty line.

Zurich claims Einstein as prodigious son

This content was published on Oct 10, 2005 The genius came within a whisker of proving his theory of relativity while at the institute and Zurich planted the seeds of his future radical political beliefs, a month-long exhibition at the institute reveals. The exhibition, which lasts until October 29, plots Einstein’s association with Zurich, where he studied, gained Swiss citizenship, met his wife…

Death toll rises after Pakistan earthquake

This content was published on Oct 9, 2005 Switzerland has organised a first response to the catastrophe, sending three experts to evaluate the most urgent needs of the population, with more specialists on their way. The death toll from the earthquake rose to more than 30,000 in worst-hit Pakistan on Sunday, as rescuers dug out hundreds of dead children buried under schools and…

Time marches on at the Zytglogge

This content was published on Oct 8, 2005 This month sees the clock tower’s 600th anniversary and swissinfo went behind the scenes to see what makes the Zytglogge tick. Looking through the east window of the tower a few minutes before the hour, I can see little knots of tourists below, waiting expectantly for the oldest show in town to begin. The history…

Research shows sleep quality is hereditary

This content was published on Oct 7, 2005 The Lausanne University team’s findings, published on Friday in the scientific journal Science, could provide a basis for understanding how sleep is regulated in the different stages of human life. As well as identifying the presence of a “normal sleep” gene, the study found that vitamin A played a role in sleep quality. However, it…

Migration report calls for better integration

This content was published on Oct 5, 2005 In a report, “Migration in an interconnected world: New directions for action”, it warns there is a danger of migrants becoming marginalised and alienated. “These new directions are based on a certain number of factors and realities that we have noted over the past two years,” Rolf Jenny, the Swiss executive director of the GCIM,…

Nerves show as Nobel announcement nears

This content was published on Oct 5, 2005 Rebecca Vermot said she would be disappointed if the joint nomination failed to win, but pointed out that winning the prize was just one of the goals. She said the project had been hugely successful in raising the visibility of women working around the world for peace and justice. The 1,000 Women for the Nobel…

Gene specialists come out against moratorium

This content was published on Oct 4, 2005 The Gen Suisse Foundation said that delaying the use of GM plants would also undermine teaching in Switzerland’s universities. Swiss voters are being asked on November 27 whether to accept a five-year moratorium on GMOs. “Switzerland cannot afford to stick its head in the sand,” said Ernst Hafen, who will take over as the president…

Aircraft noise more annoying in mornings

This content was published on Oct 3, 2005 The report by the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich also suggests that the people surveyed are less tolerant of aeroplane noise than before, even in areas where levels have not increased. Switzerland was forced to open a controversial southern approach to Zurich airport after Germany banned flights between 9pm and 7am over the northern…

Swiss favour Unesco cultural diversity plan

This content was published on Oct 3, 2005 The Swiss ambassador to Unesco, Ernst Iten, also told swissinfo that the organisation needs to continue its streamlining process to make it more effective in the future. The conference, which takes place at Unesco’s headquarters in Paris from October 3-21, is to focus on education, development and science. Specific issues to be discussed are cultural…

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