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Swiss Yodel Festival

This content was published on May 23, 2011 Around 10,000 yodellers from all over the world meet up in Interlaken for the three day festival which is expected to draw some 200’000 visitors. The folk spectacle with competitions includes alphorn blowing, flag throwing and many other Swiss traditional treats.

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Why age is no barrier for Roger Federer

This content was published on May 22, 2011 On the eve of the Roland Garros tournament in Paris, Pierre Paganini, Federer’s physical trainer, tells swissinfo.ch that the holder of a record 16 grand slam titles is still at the peak of his form and reveals some of the reasons why he has succeeded for so long. Paganini, 53, has toned the muscles and legs…

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Spotlight on wastewater treatment

This content was published on May 21, 2011 An initiative of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Wastewater Treatment Day saw plants opened in 57 communes in the German, French and Italian-speaking parts of Switzerland. Events included guided tours, lectures and exhibitions on water purification issues facing Switzerland and developing countries. According to the SDC, 40 per cent of the human…

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Construction casts shadow over city gardens

This content was published on May 21, 2011 Basel and Bern city authorities recently approved new building projects that will force the closure of dozens of allotment gardens. These green spaces are a colourful addition to urban landscapes, with vegetable and flower patches, garden sheds and national flags. The gardens are so popular in bigger Swiss cities, that there’s often a waiting list.…

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Imperial Tiger Orchestra: Mercato

This content was published on May 20, 2011 Lale Lale Imperial Tiger Orchestra

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Amulets, magic and miracles

This content was published on May 20, 2011 The Zauberwahn und Wunderglaube (Magic mania and miracle belief) exhibition at the Museum Fram presents some odd-looking objects. A wooden potato-shaped item covered in spikes, for instance, which looks like something used in voodoo. A red wax toad is reminiscent of an African sculpture, while crutches, artificial limbs, an iron chain and replicas of body…

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Max Frisch on a writer’s duty

This content was published on May 20, 2011

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Max Frisch on his philosophy

This content was published on May 20, 2011

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Alcohol prevention campaign calls for dialogue

This content was published on May 20, 2011 There will be more than 260 different activities, including driving simulations, sport and working in a bar. They will take place at 620 locations across the country such as hospitals and libraries as well as institutions for alcoholics. The aim, according to the organisers, is to encourage a more widespread discussion about alcohol and its…

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At home with Krokus rocker Chris von Rohr

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Swiss Yodel Festival

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Why age is no barrier for Roger Federer

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Spotlight on wastewater treatment

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Construction casts shadow over city gardens

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Imperial Tiger Orchestra: Mercato

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Amulets, magic and miracles

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Max Frisch on a writer’s duty

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Max Frisch on his philosophy

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Alcohol prevention campaign calls for dialogue

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