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Hot to trot

This content was published on Oct 5, 2010 The cheerful atmosphere of a folk festival and a love of animals is more important than where you place. Young riders and experienced cavalrymen face off in various disciplines. From pony to thoroughbred, many breeds are in action. The farm horse races have taken place in Schwarzenburg, canton Bern, since 1968. (Pictures: Christoph Balsiger, swissinfo.ch)

Flocking to the top

This content was published on Oct 4, 2010 Every year since 1957, a shepherding festival has been held high on the Gemmi pass between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. Hundreds of sheep are herded up to the shores of Lake Dauben, 2,202 metres above sea level, where the festivities take place. It’s a time for shepherds, farmers, locals and even tourists…

Golden autumn days

This content was published on Sep 29, 2010

Mountain passes close due to early snow

This content was published on Sep 26, 2010 The Nufenen, Furka, Grimsel, San Bernardino and Susten passes, all above 2,000 metres, were closed during the night from Friday to Saturday or on Saturday morning. According to MétéoSuisse, snow fell to 1,200 metres in certain regions. The valleys of Surselva and Engadine in canton Graubünden were most hit by the snowfalls. In canton Valais…

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Renewable energy body gets green light

This content was published on Sep 22, 2010 The stated goal of the international organisation is to become “the main driving force for promoting a rapid transition towards the widespread and sustainable use of renewable energy on a global scale”. Nearly 150 states and the European Union have signed Irena’s statutes. The Swiss government agreed to join the international agency in May last…

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Thousands visit equestrian event

This content was published on Sep 19, 2010 Around 1,000 horses were taking part in the Equus Helveticus, an event only in its second year. The programme included dressage, sporting challenges, races and horse riding lessons. The festival is organised by the Swiss National Stud and the National Equestrian Institute of Avenche. The popularity of the event is good news for the Swiss…

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Deer hunters

This content was published on Sep 15, 2010 Once again it’s that time of year in Switzerland when thousands of deer are culled in the region around the National park. A busy time for hunters and rangers. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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Swiss report limited biodiversity progress

This content was published on Sep 6, 2010 The Swiss authorities say the target set by the international community to achieve a significant reduction of the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010 has not been reached, a failure of “most countries”. The findings of the report, submitted to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, include other areas where targets were not met.…

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Wind energy proponents seek to end stalemate

This content was published on Sep 2, 2010 Such was the conclusion of a conference in Bern this week attended by around 200 people, most of whom supported wind farms. The same day, canton Neuchâtel tried to move ahead with its plans for five new farms, presenting a revised action plan that pointedly leaves out a controversial site in Chaumont. Not far away,…

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