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Senate approves IMF loan

This content was published on May 27, 2009 A clear majority of the chamber voted for the loan, limited to two years, in line with the government. Representatives of the rightwing Swiss People’s Party argued against the credit, saying Switzerland was running unnecessary risks and was giving in to pressure by the international community. “We could face further demands in the near future,…

Family reunites after more than a century

This content was published on May 27, 2009 That is not all Tony Quinn and Jay Grossi have in common. Interest in their Swiss roots has changed both of their lives. A visit Jay made to see the native land of his grandparents 30 years ago convinced him to learn the language that was not passed down to him. “I went to school,…

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A top job for a Swiss referee

This content was published on May 27, 2009 Although he has previously refereed World Cup and European Championship matches, this final between Manchester United and FC Barcelona is the highpoint of 40-year-old Busacca’s career so far. His calm temper and his eagle eye have helped Busacca to the number two position in the current list of Europe’s best referees. The award of the…

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Gachnang puts her foot to the pedal

This content was published on May 27, 2009 The 21-year-old is the only woman competing alongside 23 men in the 2009 FIA Formula Two Championship, which begins in Valencia on Friday. Gachnang, from Aigle in western Switzerland, joins the 2009 FIA Formula Two championship after finishing third in the 2008 Spanish Formula 3 Championship and winning the F3 Spanish Cup. In 2007 she…

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Anshelle: Betty’s Garden

This content was published on May 26, 2009

60 Jahre Jodlerklub Innertkirchen. Bärgandacht.

This content was published on May 26, 2009

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Search continues for missing soldier

This content was published on May 26, 2009 The defence ministry said on Wednesday the search had resumed in the morning. About 50 people are involved in the search operation, which is being conducted in the river and on land. They include army divers, and both army and civilian rescue dogs. The missing soldier, who belonged to the disaster intervention unit, was putting…

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Fewer foreigners moving to Switzerland

This content was published on May 26, 2009 Although there were 5.4 per cent more European citizens living in Switzerland at the end of April than there had been 12 months previously, the rate of increase was lower than at any time since the beginning of 2008, the office said. It attributed the slowdown to the worsening economic situation in Switzerland. Citizens of…

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Flying expedition to Nepal

This content was published on May 26, 2009

Camerata Bern: That Special Something

This content was published on May 26, 2009 The Camerata Bern has earned a reputation as one of Europe’s leading string orchestras thanks to the standards established in its recordings and concerts. The members manifest joy in performing together and their intense dedication are refreshing. This, together with the sovereign, yet unobstrusive direction of violinist and concertmaster Thomas Füri as “primus inter pares”…

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