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Alcohol poisoning rises among older drinkers

This content was published on Mar 13, 2010 In 2000, 134 such cases were reported to the emergency ward of Bern’s Insel hospital; by 2007 this had increased to 373, according to a study by the hospital. In 2000, 1.4 per cent of patients delivered to the Insel hospital had alcohol poisoning; in 2007 it was 3.3 per cent. “Typically it’s 30- to…

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Formula One gets its motors running

This content was published on Mar 13, 2010 Most eyes will be on Michael Schumacher, coming out of three years of retirement, but Swiss fans will also be cheering Toro Rosso driver Sébastien Buemi, now in his second season, not to mention the return of team boss Peter Sauber. Schumacher comes into perhaps Formula One’s most competitive starting grid after deciding to race…

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Ammann clinches World Cup ski jumping crown

This content was published on Mar 12, 2010 Friday saw unprecedented World Cup success for Switzerland: Ammann’s achievement came only hours after Carlo Janka clinched the overall World Cup in the downhill. Both champions won in masterful style, taking the first podium place in their respective disciplines. Ammann fell on his knees and bowed to the hill after his victory at Lillehammer in…

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European education reform moves ahead

This content was published on Mar 12, 2010 The creation of the EHEA was the objective of the so-called Bologna process, which laid the foundation for a compatible higher education system across Europe. Switzerland, which sent a delegation to the conference, was one of the original 29 signatory countries, and has introduced Bologna reforms in its universities. Under the Bologna system, credits and…

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Say cheese!

This content was published on Mar 12, 2010 The Musée de l’Elysée is showcasing 100 of the best images from the European Polaroid Collection before they are sold this summer. The “Polaroid in Peril” exhibition runs until June 6.

Styger takes a podium place in Garmisch

This content was published on Mar 12, 2010 As a result, she also finished third in the final World Cup super-G standings on 291 points. Styger, who completed the course in 1 minute, 19.87 seconds, was beaten in Friday’s race by Lindsay Vonn of the United States (winner in 1:19.3) and Elisabeth Goergl of Austria (second in 1:19.46). She finished sixth in the…

Culture

Modern art in the Grossmünster

This content was published on Mar 12, 2010 German artist Sigmar Polke won a competition in 2006 to design 12 windows for the nave. They were revealed to the public in 2009. Seven are made of slivers of agate, and five feature Old Testament figures (All photos: grossmuenster.ch/©2009 Sigmar Polke)

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Carlo Janka wins overall World Cup ski title

This content was published on Mar 12, 2010 He is the first Swiss since Paul Accola in 1992 to win the prestigious Grand Crystal Globe, which is awarded at the end of the season to the best skier in all five of the alpine disciplines taken together. The 23-year-old had already won Olympic gold in the event in Vancouver last month. Last year…

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Buddha and the alphorn

This content was published on Mar 12, 2010 The Wat Srinagarindravararam is the biggest centre of its kind in Europe. It is home to a group of Buddhist monks who offer language and meditation courses together with volunteers. The centre, which is sponsored by the mother of the Thai King, includes a lavishly ornamented temple. Set in an industrial estate in Gretzenbach, 50km…

Bern considers duty-free shopping on arrival

This content was published on Mar 12, 2010 The move would grant Swiss airports a competitive edge, create up to 80 new jobs and boost extra revenue by an estimated SFr60 million ($56.4 million) annually, according to the finance ministry. “There is not likely to be a noticeable disadvantage for the retail trade as a result,” the statement added. The cabinet on Friday…

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