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Foreigners helped to speak the same language

This content was published on Jun 1, 2009 But help is at hand in the form of an innovative language learning aid produced by Fribourg University. Hapless foreigners can not only learn to understand what is going on, but can have fun doing so. They may at first be baffled even by the name of the course: “Chunsch druus?” is a way of…

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Giuliano Sommerhalder: Romantic Virtuosity

This content was published on Jun 1, 2009 Giuliano Sommerhalder, trp

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Zurich lake police on a special mission

This content was published on Jun 1, 2009

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Federer still on course

This content was published on Jun 1, 2009 The Swiss star lost the first two sets to Germany’s Tommy Haas, 6-7, 5-7 before finding his form and coming back to take the last three 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 in a match lasting just over three hours. He will meet Gaël Monfils of France, who beat Andy Roddick of the United States, in the next…

Two more swine flu cases reported

This content was published on Jun 1, 2009 The patients are a 59 year old woman and 71 year old man from the western canton of Vaud, who returned from New York on Saturday. They are being treated at home. The Vaud cantonal medical officer said on Monday that the two are doing well. The couple’s son, who lives at the same address,…

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English in everyday Swiss life

This content was published on Jun 1, 2009 English has become part of the daily Swiss vocabulary, particularly in marketing and advertising, although the language is not always used correctly. (Christoph Balsiger, swissinfo)

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From pitbulls to pigs, animals make more news

This content was published on Jun 1, 2009 But what does that say about us? Between unbridled fear and bottomless love, our attitudes toward animals appear to be as diverse as they are conflicting. The perception of our own roles in the natural world could be shifting, too. A team of Geneva University sociologists has studied animals that have made headlines since 1978…

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Adding passion and soul to Swiss cuisine

This content was published on May 31, 2009 The trilingual (Mandarin, French and English) American expat last week opened the doors of her latest venture, La Brasserie des Halles de L’Ile restaurant, on an island in the middle of the River Rhône in central Geneva. “My voice is getting a little better,” the 40-year-old told swissinfo.ch in a low husky tone. “I’m taking…

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Prestigious Giacometti show begins in Basel

This content was published on May 31, 2009 The exhibition comprises about 150 works from every phase of the artist’s career and also includes works from other members of the Giacometti family. On view are sculptures, paintings, drawings and design objects from the family holdings, private collections and renowned museums around the world. One of the most influential protagonists of modern art, Giacometti…

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Federer reaches fourth round in Paris

This content was published on May 31, 2009 A swirling wind and bright sunshine did little to help both players in the third-round match at the Roland Garros stadium. “It was difficult to see the ball, because everything was very bright behind the ball. So it was not easy, indeed,” Federer said. “That’s the reason why maybe the level of game was not…

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