Cluster: Swiss Identity

What hands can see

This content was published on Apr 20, 2011 In addition to learning Braille text and word processing skills, the curriculum of the School for the Blind in Zollikofen outside Bern also teaches students practical skills to help them get around in everyday life. Pictures by Peter Mosimann.

Schneeweiss und Rosenrot: Pretty Frank

This content was published on Apr 19, 2011 Splendid 33 Schneeweiss & Rosenrot

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Breaking new ground for human rights

This content was published on Apr 19, 2011 The 47-year-old Swiss professor of law at Zurich University was last week appointed as a judge at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. The possibility of passing verdicts which break new ground in human rights law is a key fascination in taking up the position, Keller tells swissinfo.ch on the occasion of her…

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Amnesty urges rights from new rulers in Africa

This content was published on Apr 18, 2011 Manon Schick, director of the Swiss branch of Amnesty, tells swissinfo.ch that the human rights organisation’s impact is limited but its strength is the conviction of its members to fight for the cause. Amnesty’s 50th anniversary began with the “Arab Spring” – a sign of hope for many that the situation in North Africa will…

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Röthlin struggles in London Marathon

This content was published on Apr 17, 2011 The 36-year-old had been confident before the 42.2 km race and had set himself a target of 2 hours and 10 minutes. As it turned out, he completed the course in 2 hours, 12 minutes and 43 seconds. Emmanuel Mutai ran the fastest-ever London Marathon as Kenyans swept the first three places. Compatriot Mary Keitany…

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Female tennis players promoted

This content was published on Apr 17, 2011 The Swiss took an early lead in Lugano on Saturday when Timea Bacsinszky (ranked 48 in the world) beat Johanna Larsson (ranked 79) 7-6, 6-1. Patty Schnyder (ranked 40) then defeated Sofia Arvidsson (ranked 83) 6-1, 6-0. On Sunday Schnyder beat Larsson 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 to win the rubber and ensure Switzerland will play in…

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Montreux Jazz rolls out rock legends in Zermatt

This content was published on Apr 16, 2011 At 1,600 metres the sun was shining and the spring air was fresh. But Thursday’s press reception was a lot less chilly than the atmosphere faced by the organisers two days earlier when they learned that the line-up had been leaked onto the internet. On arrival in Zermatt, it was clear the leak was not…

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Balancing tourist growth and sustainability

This content was published on Apr 15, 2011 Tourism in Switzerland is divided into hundreds of small enterprises. As a result the sector is economically greatly underrated. This is in contrast to the watch industry, for example, which is dominated by a few large brands known around the world. Worldwide, however, tourism is by far the biggest consumer industry. Resistant against global crises…

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Federer blown away in Monte Carlo

This content was published on Apr 15, 2011 The 16-time grand slam champion wasted seven breakpoints in windy conditions. Melzer, who broke once in each set, sealed victory when Federer chopped a weak forehand into the net. The Austrian next takes on David Ferrer of Spain in the semifials. “I don’t think I played terrible. I thought it was okay,” Federer said. “Obviously,…

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Classical music is seeking ways to win younger audiences

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