Swiss Identity

ART: Bernhard Luginbühl

This content was published on Nov 29, 2010 A first in Fribourg, an exhibition presents a selection of works by Swiss sculptor and artist Bernhard Luginbühl (recently deceased) at the Espace Jean Tinguely-Niki de Saint.

Grünenfelder wins World Cup Super G in Canada

This content was published on Nov 29, 2010 Grünenfelder completed the 2.4-kilometre Men’s Olympic course at the winter resort in 1 minute, 32.31 seconds. “It’s very emotional and I’m very happy,” said Grünenfelder, who turned 33 on Saturday. “It was a long time for me to wait for the first win. It’s a great feeling.” Austria’s Romed Baumann was third in 1:32.58. Switzerland’s…

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Federer defeats Nadal in season finale

This content was published on Nov 28, 2010 The eagerly awaited game on Sunday evening was the 22nd meeting between two players and their first in London since Nadal’s epic Wimbledon victory in 2008. Federer, the world number two, has now notched up his fifth World Tour Finals title. The Swiss controlled the first set with an attacking game, losing only three points…

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Cologna marks a successful weekend

This content was published on Nov 28, 2010 On Sunday he came in second in the 15-kilometre pursuit. Cologna finished 6.7 seconds ahead of Alexander Legkov of Russia in challenging weather conditions on Saturday, which saw the temperatures in Kuusamo plunge to -20 degrees Celsius. “This win means a lot to me. It shows me how much potential I have,” Cologna said. However,…

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Federer makes light work of Djokovic

This content was published on Nov 28, 2010 The second-ranked Swiss will now meet Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the final in London later on Sunday – in what is an eagerly awaited match. “I was able to outplay him at times, play aggressive. I took it to him, exactly the way I was hoping to make it,” Federer said. Federer’s play appeared effortless,…

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Erik Truffaz: In Between

This content was published on Nov 26, 2010 The Secret Of The Dead Sea Erik Truffaz

Bananas yield major cocaine haul

This content was published on Nov 26, 2010 A worker at a banana ripening facility in canton Bern noticed “suspicious green bags” when checking a crate of the fruit on Tuesday, and the police were called. The bags were found to contain a total of 70kg of cocaine. Some of the crates had already been forwarded unopened to customers in cantons Thurgau and…

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Walls talk in Lausanne

This content was published on Nov 26, 2010 Meanwhile, the Château de Prangins takes us back in time to see how the Swiss used to decorate their walls. The ambitious “Covering the wall. Contemporary wallpapers” exhibition in Lausanne features work by some 50 international designers and artists, including Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and Virgil Marti. The exhibition, curated by Marco Costantini, explores the…

Lucy lights up Zurich sky with diamonds

This content was published on Nov 26, 2010 “Lucy”, as the new network of twinkling LED lights is called, was switched on early Thursday evening. The first responses seem positive and there are hopes that Lucy will boost Zurich’s festive image. At 6pm the lights went on, albeit with several involuntary flickers, to a great “ooh” from the crowds lining the Bahnhofstrasse and…

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Alinghi sail out of America’s Cup

This content was published on Nov 26, 2010 A statement said the team, backed by Swiss billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli, would instead launch a new programme to compete in the Extreme Sailing Series. It added that it considered the existing conditions made it impossible to take part in the next America’s Cup competition. The Extreme Sailing Series is a championship raced with 40-feet catamarans.…

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