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Government report finds Muslims well-integrated

This content was published on May 9, 2013 Because the report did not identify any specific integration problems, cabinet will not introduce new measures to build connections and resolve differences among members of different religious faiths. Instead, it will rely on the existing integration measures to react to any problems that may crop up. Switzerland’s 350,000 to 400,000 Muslims don’t belong to a…

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The Ascension procession of Beromünster

This content was published on May 9, 2013 The focus of the procession is the local priest, who carries the Blessed Sacrament (the vessel containing the consecrated Host), escorted by soldiers on horseback, and accompanied by a brass band, the church choir, crosses and flags. As in the case of a Corpus Christi procession, the group stops at several predetermined locations so that…

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Police make breakthrough in Brussels heist

This content was published on May 8, 2013 The Geneva prosecutor’s office said in a statement on Wednesday that eight individuals were arrested late Tuesday in Switzerland, including a businessman and a Geneva lawyer. These two are accused of receiving stolen goods as well as obstruction of justice and remain in detention. The police also recovered more than CHF100,000 ($106,000) in cash and…

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Maori at heart, Swiss by love

This content was published on May 7, 2013 In Switzerland adult migrants often struggle with having to learn not just one, but often two new languages at once: standard German for written communication and Swiss-German for talking to people. This factor, known as ‘diglossia’ in linguistics is pretty extreme and makes adapting to a new culture particularly challenging. Kellie Goncalves, a sociolinguist at…

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Pope Francis receives Swiss president

This content was published on May 6, 2013 The press office of the Holy See issued a statement following the meeting on Monday morning, saying the pope and the President held “cordial discussions” on topics including the safeguarding of human rights, the education of young people and promotion of justice and peace. Afterwards, Maurer attended the swearing in of 36 Swiss Guards. This…

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‘I learnt how to listen in the mountains’

This content was published on May 5, 2013 This is what the 51-year-old guitarist and primary school music teacher describes as “body percussion”, which turns out to be more than just an easy way of whipping children – or adults – into a frenzy. “Rhythm is very important to me,” he says. “Actually it’s the most important way of giving people a base…

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“I was thinking of birds in spring”

This content was published on May 5, 2013 “I was thinking of birds in spring”

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Exercise tests response to railway disaster

This content was published on May 4, 2013 Families, foreigners, elderly and handicapped people were among the volunteers chosen to play assigned roles in the scenario – ranging from injured to traumatised to lost in the tunnel. The exercise was designed to test the ability of rescue personnel to evacuate the passengers from the tunnel within 145 minutes of the accident. Working in…

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Open-air museum celebrates heritage

This content was published on May 4, 2013 Situated in the Bernese Oberland, the museum draws both Swiss and international tourists who are attracted by the opportunity to take a step back into the past. (All images: Tomas Wüthrich)

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