Cluster: Swiss Identity

‘Dragon tamer’ animator shows Swiss kids how it’s done

This content was published on Feb 24, 2019 The chief animator of the hit film trilogy ‘How to train your Dragon’ is from eastern Switzerland.

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Missing Matterhorn climbers found dead

This content was published on Feb 23, 2019 A search flight has discovered the bodies of two mountaineers that were reported missing by a family member.

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Ski lift head denies greed kept avalanche-prone pistes open

This content was published on Feb 23, 2019 Four days after an avalanche hit the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, the president of the Valais Ski Lift Association denies there was economic pressure to keep the pistes open.

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Charlie Chaplin family photos shown for first time

This content was published on Feb 22, 2019 An exhibition at the Chaplin's World Museum in Corsier-sur-Vevey, western Switzerland, shows previously unpublished photographs from Chaplin's life.

Johan Cosar arrives at the court on Wednesday

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Former Swiss army officer given suspended sentence for fighting in Syria

This content was published on Feb 22, 2019 A former Swiss army officer who fought in a Christian militia against Islamic State in Syria has been given a suspended sentence and small fine by a military court in Bellinzona.

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Federal court confirms genital cutting ruling

This content was published on Feb 22, 2019 The Swiss Federal Court has confirmed the sentence of a Somali woman from canton Neuchâtel found guilty of genital mutilation of her two daughters.

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Dangerous asylum seekers continue to remain in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 21, 2019 34 out of 38 persons whose asylum applications were recommended for rejection by the Swiss Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) remain in the country.

Claude Goretta poses by a painting at his home

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Celebrated Swiss movie director Claude Goretta dies

This content was published on Feb 21, 2019 Goretta’s collaboration with Tanner on the short film “Nice Time” in 1957 is credited with kickstarting the New Swiss Film movement, which brought a new generation of thought-provoking movies to Swiss screens. Before that, Goretta spent time in London where he developed some of his ideas. In one interview, Goretta said he liked to make…

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Swiss school ski trips show signs of a comeback

This content was published on Feb 21, 2019 There were fears the school snow sports camp tradition was dying out, but there seems to be signs of a recovery.

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Trends in research

This content was published on Feb 19, 2019 With its ten universities and two institutes of technology, Switzerland is at the forefront of research in many areas.

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Missing Matterhorn climbers found dead

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Federal court confirms genital cutting ruling

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