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Building cities of the future at Venice

This content was published on Sep 20, 2006 In “Elliptic City”, designed for a Caribbean island, the architect explores the real and imagined qualities of a project that manages to merge nature and finance. The Venice Exhibition, entitled “Cities, Architecture and Society”, is this year devoted to the challenges facing urban development. More than half of the world’s population now live in cities…

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Law amended to deal with pandemic threat

This content was published on Sep 20, 2006 The Senate on Wednesday followed the House of Representatives in unanimously passing the amendment, which the cabinet had described as urgent in light of the bird flu pandemic in Asia. The government can now finance the acquisition of vaccines and drugs before a pandemic breaks out or even before threat levels get serious. Interior Minister…

Culture

Krokus: Hellraiser

This content was published on Sep 20, 2006

Leuenberger sets out Swiss role in the UN

This content was published on Sep 20, 2006 Speaking at the opening of the 61st General Assembly, he said no country could solve the world’s current challenges alone and only by working together was there a chance of overcoming problems such as war, terrorism, drugs or environmental catastrophes. Leuenberger painted his vision of a strong UN which involved powerful countries including the United…

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UN racism envoy points finger at Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 19, 2006 His comments were made at the council’s second session, which is focusing on Lebanon and sensitive topics including racism, migration and freedom of religion and expression. Speaking just days before the Swiss vote on tightening immigration and asylum laws, Diène levelled criticism at Switzerland for what he said were discriminatory tendencies. He further maintained that…

Culture

Paul Juon (1872 – 1940): First Piano Quintet op. 33. Chamber Symphony op. 27. Members of the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra.

This content was published on Sep 19, 2006

Culture

Traktor III. 22 Tänz wo ziend.

This content was published on Sep 19, 2006

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European policy defines Swiss immigration laws

This content was published on Sep 18, 2006 Historian Thomas Gees says the debate on the issue is marked by fundamental differences between the left and right in Switzerland and fails to take account of European integration. Opponents often forget that any law on immigration is discriminatory by definition, says Gees who worked for a commission of eminent historians on the role of…

History

Christian Social Party

This content was published on Sep 18, 2006 A party of Christian origins embodying the left wing of the Christian Democratic Party, the Christian Social Party stands at the centre-left of the Swiss political spectrum. It has been active for many years in the cantons of Fribourg, Jura, Valais, Lucerne and Zurich, holding seats in some of the cantonal governments. It established a…

Christian Democratic Party

This content was published on Sep 18, 2006 The centre-right Christian Democrats have their roots in the former Catholic conservative party. At first in opposition, the party was integrated into government in the late 19th century, obtaining two ministerial posts. It broadened its appeal in the 1970s, focusing on family values and a socially aware market economy. But support has recently fallen, culminating…

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