Swiss Identity

Federer proves he’s the master in Shanghai

This content was published on Nov 19, 2006 The victory crowns a season in which the Basel player has won 92 matches and lost only five. Federer won the final with seeming ease 6-0, 6-3, 6-4, underlining his absolute dominance of men’s tennis. The world number one had won the opening match last Sunday against Argentina’s defending champion David Nalbandian 3-6, 6-1, 6-1…

Culture

The Art of Charles Dutoit.

This content was published on Nov 18, 2006

Passive smoking threatens healthy adults

This content was published on Nov 18, 2006 Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is more likely to affect so-called never-smokers with a genetic predisposition to respiratory disease. The first stage of the Swiss Study on Air Pollution and Lung Diseases in Adults was launched in 1991, with a follow-up in 2002. Over 1,600 people without a previous history of respiratory distress were assessed. While…

Demographics

Swiss joins prestigious UN law commission

This content was published on Nov 17, 2006 The foreign ministry said it was very pleased with Caflisch’s election to an international body highly valued for its work in defining legal standards. Switzerland considers international law an important part of its foreign policy, a statement said. Caflisch is professor at the Institute of International Studies at Geneva University. He was also director of…

Demographics

ILO calls for unionist protection rejected

This content was published on Nov 17, 2006 The main employers’ group said there was no need to amend the law to allow the reinstatement of activists sacked because of their union activities. The Swiss Employers’ Association reckons that current legislation is sufficient to protect militant trade union members, adding that the proposed measures are exaggerated and would prevent companies from deciding who…

Demographics

Stem cells show some heart

This content was published on Nov 16, 2006 This revolutionary approach could be used to repair defective hearts and could overcome the ethical dilemmas connected to stem cell use. The news follows recent successes at growing bladders and blood vessels and suggests that people may one day be able to grow their own replacement heart parts – in some cases before they are…

Brodbeck’s Playground. Mood Hunter.

This content was published on Nov 16, 2006

Culture

Stelser Buaba. Wenn ds Nani und dr Eni tanzänd.

This content was published on Nov 16, 2006

Demographics

Cabinet urges more defence of “Swiss” label

This content was published on Nov 15, 2006 It is planning to revise current legislation to prevent abuse both at home and abroad. Justice Minister Christoph Blocher, who presented a government report on Wednesday in Bern, said that for consumers the Swiss cross was a symbol of quality. He noted that Swiss enterprises had increasingly understood its importance but abuses had been on…

Demographics

New UN rights body is back to old tricks

This content was published on Nov 15, 2006 At a special session on Wednesday the 47-strong body passed a resolution drafted by Arab and Muslim states condemning “gross human rights violations” by Israel. It was the third time that Israel had been singled out for criticism since the council opened for business in June this year. The resolution also called for a UN…

Swiss Identity

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Sign in and personalize Swissinfo

Swiss Identity

More

Federer proves he’s the master in Shanghai

More

The Art of Charles Dutoit.

More

Passive smoking threatens healthy adults

More

Swiss joins prestigious UN law commission

More

ILO calls for unionist protection rejected

More

Stem cells show some heart

More

Brodbeck’s Playground. Mood Hunter.

More

Stelser Buaba. Wenn ds Nani und dr Eni tanzänd.

More

Cabinet urges more defence of “Swiss” label

More

New UN rights body is back to old tricks

Popular Stories

Most Discussed