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What ever happened to baby Jan?

This content was published on Aug 9, 2007 Nevio and Célia were the highest climbers overall, according to the latest “First name hit parade” published regularly by the Federal Statistics Office. Last year the births of 37,766 boys and 35,605 girls were registered in Switzerland, up from 37,569 and 35,334 in 2005. A list of the most popular names in German-, French- and…

Culture

Johann Melchior Gletle (1626 – 1683). Triumphale canticum – Motetti sacri concertati. Musica Fiorita. Daniela Dolci.

This content was published on Aug 9, 2007

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Anti-doping agency gets cash injection

This content was published on Aug 8, 2007 The money is a welcome boost for the planned independent National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada), which is set to begin operation next year. But more funds are needed and experts have called on the government to exercise their spending muscles. “We should give confidence back to the population and especially young athletes that you can get…

Culture

Swiss films suffer image problem abroad

This content was published on Aug 8, 2007 Experts say that the barriers to success still remain too high for most domestic productions and that those that make it tend to have a universal appeal rather than being simply “Swiss”. Last year Swiss films gained 37 awards at international festivals. “Vitus”, the story of a young piano prodigy, was even shortlisted for the…

Culture

SolarMariel: Armando’s Dance

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Pop-Classic Ensemble Silberflöten (Silver Flutes): Le Jardin des Princesses

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Einsiedeln monastery moves with the times

This content was published on Aug 8, 2007 The cloisters are still very active. More than 80 Benedictine monks live there, organising pilgrimages, teaching in the school and even playing the starring role in the local play. The square in front of the more than 1,000-year-old monastery is currently doubling as a stage, where the residents of Einsiedeln have been performing their “world…

Culture

Swiss cinema becomes more animated

This content was published on Aug 7, 2007 Costing SFr30 million ($25.2 million) to produce, “Max & Co” is the first long cartoon to be made in Switzerland. One of the most expensive domestic productions ever, it will be released later this year. The second annual Swiss Cinema Day, organised by the national film promotion agency, Swiss Films, with the support of the…

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Amnesty slates China over human rights

This content was published on Aug 7, 2007 With a year to go until the Beijing Olympics, Amnesty has warned that the games risk being tarnished if the Chinese authorities fail to stop violations. In a report published on Tuesday, the global watchdog said China had violated pledges to promote human rights made when bidding for next year’s Olympic Games. The report cited…

Culture

Prix d’architecture pour l’ambassade à Washington

This content was published on Aug 7, 2007 Elle est le fruit de la collaboration entre un architecte américain, Steven Holl, pour l’extérieur, et un architecte suisse, Justin Rüessli, pour l’intérieur. Inaugurée en septembre 2006, la résidence de l’ambassadeur suisse à Washington a reçu en juin le prix d’architecture du prestigieux Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). «Un plan fascinant, des espaces développés…

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