Swiss Identity

Memories of Swiss-hosted 1954 World Cup

This content was published on Apr 6, 2008 Marcel Flückiger, who represented his country on home turf 54 years ago, looks back with swissinfo over the highs and lows of an event-packed World Cup that helped establish Switzerland on the world footballing map. Then a 24-year-old defender, Flückiger recalls a more restrained atmosphere in the post-war years and a completely different way of…

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Bern expresses worry over Chinese dissident

This content was published on Apr 5, 2008 Hu was sentenced on Thursday to three and a half years in prison after being found guilty of “inciting subversion of state power” for criticising the ruling Communist Party After the verdict was announced, Bern summoned the Chinese chargée d’affaires, Quian Peizhan, the French-language newspaper Le Temps reported on Saturday. Swiss foreign ministry spokeswoman Carine…

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Cannabis dreams drift away

This content was published on Apr 4, 2008 The country still boasts some of the highest rates of cannabis use in Europe, but Switzerland’s pot movement has taken a hit in the past few years. Unfortunately for activists and aficionados, it is the wrong type of hit – proposed liberalisation did not come to pass, enforcement has been on the rise and use…

Jürg Wickihalder – Chris Wiesendanger: A Feeling For Someone

This content was published on Apr 4, 2008

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People and places

This content was published on Apr 4, 2008 The book Migration in Pictures conveys a playful and at times inscrutable look into Switzerland’s migrant community. The picture essays of 12 photographers are complemented by journalistic and scientific contributions. The book was published by “Here and Now” in 2006.

“Landmine ban risks losing momentum”

This content was published on Apr 4, 2008 Swiss diplomat Jürg Streuli, who will be presiding at the annual meeting of signatories to the 1997 Ottawa Convention in Geneva in November, advocated firmness but also said he hoped to find tailor-made solutions for countries missing treaty deadlines. The comments were made on the eve of International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in…

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Federer loses Miami quarter-final

This content was published on Apr 4, 2008 It is the only the second defeat for the Swiss star in 17 career meetings against Roddick. Federer was dictated to for a set and a half and only found some form in the ninth game of the second set to level the match. “This time it went his way. I am just sort of…

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Music Boxes And Barrel Organs (MH C73/1973)

This content was published on Apr 3, 2008 His Zurich publishing house and his home abound with unusual and often bizarre machines and gadgets which at the turn of a crank or the touch of a button will produce an endless variety of charming sounds. Among his treasures we have found instruments especially made to play Christmas music, which we have recorded for…

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Busy winter for air rescue services

This content was published on Apr 3, 2008 The organisation, which is part of the Swiss Red Cross, said the favourable weather conditions attracted a growing number of people to the mountains for outdoor activities, involving paragliding. Rega helicopters flew a total of 9,949 rescue missions, including nearly 1,000 repatriations. The services were also called in to deal with road accidents or work-related…

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New Swiss Talents – Patrick Genet (NST 16/1985)

This content was published on Apr 3, 2008 At age 16 he won first prizes in competitions organized by the Tonhalle Orchestra of Zurich and the “Jeunesses Musicales de Suisse”. At 19 he received his teaching diploma. A year later he was awarded his soloist’s diploma. Further studies in West Germany and Belgium followed. Patrick Genet is rapidly achieving widespread recognition not only…

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