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Work continues three years after tsunami

This content was published on Dec 26, 2007 Reconstruction after the tsunami – with the exception of northern Sri Lanka – is continuing and livelihood programmes have been implemented. But experts say the trauma of the catastrophe still remains. The wave struck on December 26, 2004, following an underwater earthquake near the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It caused the deaths of an estimated…

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Charlie Chaplin’s Tramp lives on

This content was published on Dec 25, 2007 Exactly 30 years ago the comedy giant died aged 88 in Vevey, western Switzerland, where he had lived since 1952. As the Tramp, he bewitched women, protected the weak, got one over on the authorities, fought tyranny – and created cinema history. The creator of this inimitable figure was born Charles Spencer Chaplin in London…

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Schmid warns against political intolerance

This content was published on Dec 25, 2007 He said he deplored the erosion of a culture which is marked by political tolerance with people of different opinions. Schmid added the threats had to be taken seriously and called on politicians not to fuel tensions – a statement seen as a hint at some members of his rightwing Swiss People’s Party. The new…

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“Christmas invites us to welcome others”

This content was published on Dec 25, 2007 Swiss-born Brother Richard is helping to organise a European gathering for young people in Geneva in the lead-up to New Year. The meeting is expected to bring together up to 40,000 people from across the continent for spiritual prayer and meditation from December 28 to January 1. Brother Richard, who grew up in a town…

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Luxury chocolate sales boom at Christmas

This content was published on Dec 24, 2007 Dark chocolate and special holiday recipe chocolates are particularly popular. However, not all countries that enjoy Swiss chocolate show the same tastes and trends. “Sales are going well. Champagne truffles are very popular, as well as our Christmas packages, which we decorate ourselves,” Madeleine Rubio-Teuscher, of the Zurich-based traditional chocolate makers Teuscher, told swissinfo in…

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François Inglod Trio: Fat Free

This content was published on Dec 24, 2007

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Popping over the border for moguls and fondue

This content was published on Dec 24, 2007 swissinfo took a look at the ups and downs of cross-border collaboration in the huge region straddling Switzerland and France. This year the gods have smiled on the Portes du Soleil. Early snow in November and December means that most of the 14 resorts that make up the ski region have been able to open…

Culture

Jodlerklub St. Stephan: Es schöes Dahiim.

This content was published on Dec 24, 2007

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‘Direct democracy hasn’t reached the North Pole’

This content was published on Dec 24, 2007 In an exclusive interview, Santa Claus discusses Swiss gun laws, bilateral relations and global warming.

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Küttel celebrates ski jump win in Engelberg

This content was published on Dec 23, 2007 Küttel put an end to an attempt by Austrian Thomas Morgenstern, who had won the previous day’s competition in the alpine village, to notch up seven straight victories. Olympic champion Morgenstern was third and his compatriot Gregor Schlierenzauer was second. Küttel, from Einsiedeln in central Switzerland, soared to a surprise victory in the large hill…

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