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Zurich hits rich foreigners, like Tina, in the pocket

This content was published on Feb 9, 2009 The move may prompt rich individuals already living in Zurich, such as pop diva Tina Turner, Russian business tycoon Viktor Vekselberg and German milk baron Theo Müller, to take their homes and income elsewhere. Some 52.9 per cent of the electorate – or 216,000 people – backed an initiative from the leftwing Alternative List political…

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Gut settles for silver once again

This content was published on Feb 9, 2009 Gut posted the fastest speed on the course in Val d’Isère, France, at 104km/h with a time of one minute, 30.85 seconds. That was 0.52 seconds behind Vonn, who tapped 102 km/h but with a cleaner line. Italian Nadia Fanchini, who has missed much of the season with an irregular heartbeat, took third, only 0.05…

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Crumbling Palais des Nations needs urgent work

This content was published on Feb 9, 2009 The grandiose exterior of the 80-year-old building – originally constructed to house the League of Nations – hides miles of leaky and rusted pipes, outdated wiring and draughty windows. It also suffers frequent floods, according to the head of the Geneva complex. The repairs could cost more than $1 billion (SFr1.16 billion). The majority of…

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Opening the door on 19th century rural life

This content was published on Feb 9, 2009 A few people huddle around the burning embers: an old woman sits on a wooden bench, a man and a couple of barefoot toddlers stand. The door is kept ajar to let out the choking fumes. This is the type of 19th century scene that unfolded at the start of each day in villages of…

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Silver mirrors

This content was published on Feb 9, 2009 In 1839 the French artist and chemist Louis Daguerre invented the process that bears his name – the daguerreotype. French photographer Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey travelled extensively, producing almost a thousand of these images. Curators at the Musée gruérien in Bulle, canton Fribourg, recently rediscovered and put together a collection of 61 of these daguerreotypes…

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Decisive vote means “Switzerland has won”

This content was published on Feb 8, 2009 With almost 60 per cent of voters casting ballots in favour of continuing and expanding cooperation with the EU, the results have surprised observers who predicted a much tighter race. The decisive margin sends a clear message to Brussels that Switzerland wants to foster relations with the EU, especially in the tough economic climate, says…

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Women’s downhill race postponed

This content was published on Feb 8, 2009 Initially the start was delayed for an hour, then two hours, but ultimately the organisers decided they couldn’t get the race off. Officials said up to 25cm fell in some spots on the course, making the turns too dangerous. The women’s race will now be run Monday between the downhill and slalom runs of the…

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Voters endorse labour accord with EU

This content was published on Feb 8, 2009 Rightwing parties, which forced the nationwide vote, suffered a defeat on Sunday as nearly 60 per cent of voters backed the government and a broad alliance of parties, organisations and the business community. Official results show 59.6 per cent of the electorate approving a proposal to continue a labour accord with 25 EU states and…

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Swiss say yes to EU labour accord

This content was published on Feb 8, 2009 Final results show 59 per cent backing for the free movement of workers. A no vote could have threatened relations with the EU – Switzerland’s main trading partner. Turnout was 51 per cent. Opponents of the accord, notably from rightwing political parties, only won majorities in four out of 26 cantons. At stake was an…

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Jodlerklub Flüehblüemli Bigenthal: Ja, wenn d’Amsle wieder singe.

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Zurich hits rich foreigners, like Tina, in the pocket

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Gut settles for silver once again

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Crumbling Palais des Nations needs urgent work

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Opening the door on 19th century rural life

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Decisive vote means “Switzerland has won”

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Women’s downhill race postponed

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