Cluster: Swiss Identity

Cell phones “do not increase child cancer risk”

This content was published on Jul 27, 2011 Concerns persist about the impact of high frequency electromagnetic radiation emitted by phones on growing children and young people; studies carried out on adults have so far reached conflicting conclusions. For the first time research has been carried out on children, adolescents and young people by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute. The team,…

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Handorgelduo Schuler-Muheim: Mit Müsig dur z Läbä

This content was published on Jul 27, 2011 Chuchirascht (Schottisch) Handorgelduo Schuler-Muheim

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Patriot day

This content was published on Jul 27, 2011 The Swiss Psalm makes its appearance at sporting and political events and at the Swiss National Day on August 1.

Most Swiss glad to celebrate National Day

This content was published on Jul 27, 2011 According to an opinion poll carried out by market researchers DemoSCOPE, men are more enthusiastic about the celebrations than women. Just under half of those questioned said they would celebrate among friends and family while 17 per cent plan to attend a public event. Those who have chosen to skip the flag waving and fireworks…

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Norway attack overshadows UN youth meeting

This content was published on Jul 27, 2011 The two-day conference, which focused on the theme of “Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding”, concluded on Tuesday. It marked the climax of the UN International Year of Youth, which ends on August 11. The event began on a sombre note when the hundreds of participants from all over the world observed a minute’s silence in…

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Stepping across language divides

This content was published on Jul 27, 2011 Harlin is currently following Switzerland’s southern border with Italy, in an attempt to circle the country by walking, climbing, cycling and paddling. In this report, the American climber and writer reflects on the first part of the mountain stage: “However complex and challenging my own life has been, it pales in comparison to the struggles…

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Strong symbol

This content was published on Jul 27, 2011 The striking Swiss flag with its red background and white cross can be seen not just fluttering above buildings and allotments, but on T-shirts, mugs, knives and belts.

Gruyère’s anatomy

This content was published on Jul 27, 2011 Gruyère, named after the Swiss town of Gruyères, is one of the country’s best-known cheeses. But how does raw cow’s milk turn into full-flavoured, golden wheels? (swissinfo.ch, Guo Jie, Shao Dahai)

Swiss war materiel exports spark debate

This content was published on Jul 27, 2011 Switzerland has legislation that clearly states that war materiel must not be exported to countries that are in conflict. Ruag is a major technology company owned by the Swiss government and, among other things, is a provider of products and services for security and defence technology. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) told swissinfo.ch…

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Mystery Road

This content was published on Jul 26, 2011 Large stones had been laid flat, edge to edge and about a cart’s width wide. It continued ever higher, with edges built up on steep hillsides. Finally we left treeline and the ancient road kept on going. I had planned on leaving the marked trail here to gain the actual border ridge just a few…

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