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Robert Walser finally attracts a loving public

This content was published on Dec 25, 2006 At a ceremony in Herisau where Walser died and is buried, finance minister, Hans-Rudolf Merz, who hails from the eastern town, paid tribute to the author. Robert Walser died aged 78 of a heart attack on Christmas Day, 1956. He had been walking in the snow not far from the asylum where he had been…

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Wildhaber steps down from human rights court

This content was published on Dec 25, 2006 Wildhaber, who is leaving after 16 years of service, tells swissinfo about his successes and challenges at the court, as well as how the organisation has changed over the years. Based in the French city of Strasbourg, the court aims to protect the political and civil rights of Europe’s citizens. Wildhaber will leave on January…

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Families value a festive Christmas atmosphere

This content was published on Dec 25, 2006 Roland Hauri, of the faculty of theology, told swissinfo that secular trends have left a mark on society but families say it is important to create a festive atmosphere at home. The study looked at how families with small children celebrate Christmas. It is part of extended research into family rituals and how religiosity is…

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Rediscovering the true meaning of Christmas

This content was published on Dec 24, 2006 In an interview with swissinfo, the bishop of Chur offers his thoughts on the role of the Swiss Catholic church, dialogue with other religions, and the meaning of Christmas. swissinfo: There has been more dialogue with other religions during your nine years as president of the Swiss Bishops Conference but only limited progress has been…

Culture

Montreux Christmas

This content was published on Dec 23, 2006

Report on Abacha funds receives mixed reaction

This content was published on Dec 22, 2006 But the Swiss non-governmental organisation Berne Declaration said the report justified its criticism of loopholes in the way the money was returned and used. The World Bank noted that the funds had been used for development projects but said it had come across gaps in the Nigerian administrative system, particularly concerning budgets and controls on…

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Oergeli-Fäscht. Vol. 2.

This content was published on Dec 22, 2006

Pitbull owner jailed over child death

This content was published on Dec 22, 2006 The Italian man’s Swiss girlfriend was given a suspended sentence of 14 months, while the owner of the apartment where the couple lived with their dogs received a conditional sentence of 12 months. The long-awaited verdict came on Friday four days after the trial opened. The dog owners were found guilty of manslaughter and of…

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Florian Ast: I mache d’ Ouge zue

This content was published on Dec 22, 2006

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This content was published on Dec 22, 2006

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