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Economic crisis hits Christmas plans

This content was published on Nov 4, 2009 A poll of 500 consumers published on Wednesday by consultancy firm Ernst & Young found that the average budget for Christmas presents this year will be SFr267 ($260). One person in three intends to spend less than they did last year, while only five per cent are prepared to be more generous. Men are planning…

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Spending cuts outlined to limit state deficits

This content was published on Nov 4, 2009 Finance Minister Hans-Rudolf Merz said the aim was to limit the expected deficits of 2011 and 2012. “We still foresee a SFr700 million surplus for this year, but we will be in the red as of 2010,” he told a news conference on Wednesday. Merz outlined a series of measures, including inflation-related spending reductions and…

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Jodlergruppa Edelwyss-Stärnen Grindelwald: Fr d’Jodlerfrinda

This content was published on Nov 4, 2009 Fr d’Jodlerfründe Jodlergruppa Edelwyss-Stärnen

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A woman of words and light

This content was published on Nov 4, 2009 A selection of her work is currently on show at the Beyeler Foundation near Basel, the first time that such a large exhibition has been devoted to Holzer in Switzerland. Large projections will also light up locations in Basel and Zurich. Holzer began her career in the late 1970s putting “truisms”, a collection of one-liners…

Onion Market

This content was published on Nov 4, 2009 Every year on the fourth Monday in November, people flock to the City of Bern for the famous “Zibelemärit” onion market. From the early hours of the morning, till late at night, the traditional folk festival celebrates onions in every form and size.

ART: 10th Swiss Art Supermarket

This content was published on Nov 4, 2009 No need to pay a fortune for an original! Promoting mainly young artists, the Swiss Art Supermarket sells works of art at budget prices at Fr. 99, Fr. 199, Fr. 399 or Fr. 599.

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Swiss lift sanctions against Uzbekistan

This content was published on Nov 4, 2009 The measures against Uzbekistan were imposed in 2006 and included a ban on arms shipments and other military and security equipment. On Wednesday the Swiss cabinet voted not to renew the sanctions, effectively lifting them as of Thursday. That means future Uzbek requests for arms purchases could proceed according to international laws. The move is…

Culture

ART: Kunst 09

This content was published on Nov 4, 2009 The 15th International Contemporary Art Fair shows high quality contemporary visual arts from 80 top galleries. The ZKB Art Award Hall recognises the young Swiss gallery scene. Over the last 15 years, the fair has become an important meeting place for collectors, gallerists, curators, artists and art-lovers.

Jenny Holzer

This content was published on Nov 4, 2009 Holzer is considered one of the major artists of our times. The Beyeler Foundation is hosting Holzer’s first large exhibition in a Swiss museum. The focus is on her recent works. The show runs until January. (All pictures: Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ProLitteris, Zurich)

Champions League dream ends for FC Zurich

This content was published on Nov 4, 2009 Bernard Challandes’ team were already 2-0 down just 11 minutes into the game at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille. Midfielder Silvan Aegerter’s own-goal in the third minute put Marseille ahead before Fabrice Abriel doubled the lead in the 11th minute with a free kick. Zurich striker Alexandre Alphonse scored the team’s only goal in the…

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