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No man is an island – and nor is Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 23, 2009 “Once they were refugees” is the title of a new book of interviews with nine Swiss residents from nine different countries, representative of many thousands who arrived between the 1950s and 1990s and for whom Switzerland is now home. What they have in common is that they were all accepted as part of the quota…

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Cabinet slammed in nuclear secrets case

This content was published on Jan 22, 2009 A control committee said that the reasons the government gave for doing so were not convincing and that briefings given to members of parliament were not sufficient. Destroying the documents had also compromised an investigation. Claude Janiak, head of the delegation, said on Thursday that the government was wrong to do so but it had…

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Bern filmmaker up for an Oscar

This content was published on Jan 22, 2009 Reto Caffi will be mingling with the stars in Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre on February 22, when he will find out whether his movie, “Auf der Strecke” (On the Line), is worthy of an Oscar for Best Short Film (Live Action). Caffi, 37, produced the 30-minute film while studying at art school in Cologne, Germany. Filmed…

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Albrecht placed in artificial coma

This content was published on Jan 22, 2009 Albrecht lost control in the Austrian resort on Thursday and flew through the air for about 50 metres at almost 140 km/h. He landed badly on his back and came to a stop near the finish line. He received medical attention for several minutes before being airlifted by helicopter to a local hospital. It was…

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City lights attracting younger residents

This content was published on Jan 22, 2009 Urban hubs are mainly attracting young adults who are well educated and well off, according to a study published on Thursday by the Swiss National Science Foundation. Modern housing available in cities is most commonly snapped up by university educated people aged 30-45 who live either alone or as couples without children. They prefer the…

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Chess legends to meet at Zurich station

This content was published on Jan 22, 2009 The event will be held in Zurich’s main station on August 22. The following day the experts will face each other in a speed chess play-off. Zurich chess club, reportedly the oldest in the world, will be the centre of world chess for two days when seven former world champions – and a Swiss runner-up…

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Storm clouds loom over luxury watch fair

This content was published on Jan 22, 2009 The opening of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) on Monday coincided with a grim forecast by the Geneva-based firm Richemont for expensive jewellery, watches and accessories. Twelve of the 17 brands on display in Geneva belong to the luxury goods giant. But in spite of a downturn in watch sales and an…

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Schnyder crashes out of Australian Open

This content was published on Jan 22, 2009 The defeat comes two days after 30-year-old Schnyder, the 14th seed, struggled to beat a 15-year-old ranked 999 in the world. Melbourne is the scene of Schnyder’s best grand slam performance – she reached the semifinals in 2004 and had previously reached the quarterfinals five times in a row. However, in 2008 the court surface…

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Last minute gloom for Zurich Lions

This content was published on Jan 21, 2009 The Swiss team started well, scoring twice in the first 13 minutes, but in the end managed only a 2-2 draw with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of Russia. Magnitogorsk’s first goal did not come until the 52nd minute, but that was the turning point. A superb save by their goalkeeper prevented the Swiss from widening the gap…

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Government to ponder Guantánamo cases

This content was published on Jan 21, 2009 The government reiterated that it considered the imprisonment of people at the US airbase on Cuba was contrary to international law, according to the Federal Chancellery. The cabinet spokesman said on Wednesday Switzerland was prepared to consider the acceptance of prisoners released from Guantánamo following a thorough examination of legal and security aspects. In November,…

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