Swiss Identity

Swiss speak out against Saddam death sentence

This content was published on Nov 5, 2006 International reaction is mixed with the United States and its allies welcoming the verdict, while the European Union presidency and human rights groups came out against it. “Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein deserves a harsh punishment for his serious crimes. The maximum sentence under Iraqi law is the death penalty,” a statement by the Swiss…

Culture

Actor believes in entertaining to educate

This content was published on Nov 5, 2006 Jendly, whose career has led him far beyond the country’s borders, tells swissinfo he feels theatre can help make people think for themselves. The French-speaking actor is being recognised for his exceptional efforts in promoting the theatre. He joins an illustrious group of former winners, who include Benno Besson, François Rochaix and Bruno Ganz. Jendly…

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Marathon runners raise funds for sick children

This content was published on Nov 4, 2006 A group from Geneva, Running Together, is participating in a bid to raise money for children suffering from ill health. “The start is on the Verazzano Bridge which links Staten Island and Brooklyn and you can’t help noticing the magnificent view,” says amateur athlete René Dutoit. “There are thousands of people of different ethnic backgrounds…

Culture

Stars For Kids 2006. Schweizer Künstler unterstützen Schulkinder in Bhutan.

This content was published on Nov 4, 2006

Culture

The Radio Swiss Classic Collection. Vol. 4.

This content was published on Nov 4, 2006

Culture

Rudolph ‘Hillary’ Dietrich: Sheer Hilariousness

This content was published on Nov 4, 2006

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Hospital hygiene blitz cuts infections by 25%

This content was published on Nov 4, 2006 Those behind the hygiene offensive in more than 100 hospitals and clinics say more frequent hand washing by medical staff has resulted in health cost savings of around SFr60 million ($48 million). “This success shows us what can be achieved by working together in a targeted manner,” said Hugo Sax, who is leading the campaign.…

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Youth poverty, exclusion should be avoided

This content was published on Nov 3, 2006 More and more children are considered to be at risk from pauperisation in Switzerland, while many teenagers are failing to gain access to the job market. Couchepin said in Biel on Friday that the authorities could not ignore the problems faced by part of the population, even if 97 per cent of the country’s inhabitants…