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Oldest minaret is part of the Zurich scenery

This content was published on Nov 12, 2009 The symbolism could not be more striking: two “bell” towers face each other, one square, grey and imposing, the other slim, short and white. In Balgrist the Mahmud mosque and the Swiss Protestant church stand opposite each other. But in this rich neighbourhood of eastern Zurich the minaret is just part of the scenery. A…

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Swiss hopeful of climate result at Copenhagen

This content was published on Nov 12, 2009 Thomas Kolly tells swissinfo.ch that efforts to thrash out a new global climate agreement are progressing. But he says that most work will actually be done after any pact is reached. Kolly was in Barcelona last week for the final preparatory session for the Copenhagen talks which take place on December 7-18. Many negotiators say…

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Swine flu cases rise steeply

This content was published on Nov 12, 2009 “We have recorded an exponential increase in cases. The number of confirmed cases doubled over the past week,” said Patrick Mathys of the Federal Health Office. The number of people who consulted a doctor also grew and about 15 patients were taken into intensive care over the past eight days, he added. Mathys estimates several…

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Die grössten Schweizer Hits. Die Besten 2009. The Greatest Swiss Hits. Best of 2009.

This content was published on Nov 12, 2009 Lisa Seven

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More Swiss against minarets, says poll

This content was published on Nov 12, 2009 The Lausanne-based MIS Trend market research institute said 46 per cent of people questioned were against the presence of minarets, while 39 per cent were in favour and 15 per cent were undecided. The issue will go to a nationwide vote on November 29. The poll asked the following question: “If a new mosque is…

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Swiss Textiles Award turns ten

This content was published on Nov 12, 2009 The head-turning happening is the Swiss Textiles Award, celebrating its tenth anniversary on Thursday. Offered by the Swiss Textiles Federation, the award recognises designers on the verge of an international breakthrough. It’s not possible to apply for the distinction; rather, the designers are nominated by a panel of industry experts. Their styles may vary wildly,…

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Federer makes early Paris exit

This content was published on Nov 12, 2009 Federer lost 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 to the unseeded Frenchman Julien Benneteau on Wednesday evening. The Swiss made an usually high number of unforced errors to fall to Benneteau, who was cheered on by the home crowd. “He played incredible at the end. Julien went out and got the victory,” said Federer. “I definitely had chances.…

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Funky Brotherhood & Freda Goodlett

This content was published on Nov 11, 2009 Funky Brotherhood

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Musicians and satirists come onto the streets

This content was published on Nov 11, 2009 Costumed revellers playing traditionally discordant carnival music, known as guggenmusik, performed in the streets of Zurich, in a custom dating back many centuries. In Bern, the “carnival bear” took up its winter quarters in the Prison Tower, one of the old city gates, from which it will be released to mark the start of the…

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