Cluster: Swiss Identity

Swiss Tennis serves up post-Federer plans

This content was published on Jan 4, 2011 But tennis fans shouldn’t worry – John McEnroe expects the rivalry between 29-year-old Federer and Spanish world number one Rafael Nadal to last at least a few more years before a new face breaks through the top ranks of men’s tennis. “There’s no reason to believe… that these guys aren’t going to be around for…

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Arson attack damages Solothurn cathedral

This content was published on Jan 4, 2011 The motive for the attack, which comes two weeks ahead of a ceremony for the new bishop of Basel in the cathedral, remains unclear. The man, who has been described as suffering from psychiatric problems, started the fire after pouring around ten litres of petrol near the main altar on Tuesday morning. The sacristan raised…

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Ensemble vocal Séquence

This content was published on Jan 4, 2011 Moments musicaux d’après Scriabine: Au revoir Séquence

GASTRONOMY: St. Moritz Gourmet Festival

This content was published on Jan 4, 2011 Master chefs in the Upper Engadine get together with star chefs from the world of international gourmet gastronomy. The high-class programme of mountain dining includes side events such as cigar workshops, journeys through the world of chocolate and food safaris.

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Case puts assisted suicide at a crossroads

This content was published on Jan 4, 2011 A regional criminal court in Boudry, canton Neuchâtel, ruled in December that the doctor had no choice when she took the final step to end the life of a terminally ill patient. The acquittal was made definitive in a ruling issued on Tuesday. Direct active euthanasia is illegal in Switzerland but assisted suicide and passive…

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MUSIC: Art on Ice 2011

This content was published on Jan 4, 2011 Your chance to see Stéphane Lambiel and other figure skating stars perform to music by pop music icons Donna Summer and Kim Wilde and Catherine Jenkins, number one classical crossover singer. Find out more. Zurich: 3 – 6 February Lausanne: 8 – 9 February St. Moritz: 18 February

Jungfraujoch attracts more visitors in 2010

This content was published on Jan 4, 2011 A statement from the company on Tuesday said that other destinations served by the Jungfrau Railways Group were also well frequented last year, with the Wengernalp, Mürren and Harder Railways also carrying more passengers. It said that after the global financial crisis and fears of swine flu in 2009, last year group recorded higher bookings…

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Adoptions in Switzerland are on the decline

This content was published on Jan 4, 2011 The figures were down from 1,600 in 1980 to around 500 in 2009. In all, 32,500 people were adopted during the 30 years covered by the study. Of those, 28,700 were minors. The average age was between seven and 11, depending on the year. Thirty years ago most adoptions were within the family – often…

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Swiss ski jumper Ammann needs a “miracle”

This content was published on Jan 3, 2011 With contests on three of the four hills already decided, Ammann is currently placed second overall, 27.3 points behind leader Thomas “Morgi” Morgenstern of Austria, who has 843 points. The Four Hills tournament, taking place in Austria and Germany until January 6, is considered one of the most important ski-jumping events of the season. The…

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Phone technology to reduce ski accidents on Swiss slopes

This content was published on Jan 3, 2011

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