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Chaplin through the eye of the camera

This content was published on Jun 26, 2006 “Chaplin in Pictures” encompasses more than 250 production stills and studio photographs interspersed with more than 20 screens showing clips from films such as “City Lights” and “Modern Times”. “It’s a history in pictures of Chaplin as an actor and movie maker, and as a citizen of the world,” chief curator Daniel Girardin told swissinfo.…

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Federer heads Swiss delegation to Wimbledon

This content was published on Jun 26, 2006 Three-time defending men’s champion Roger Federer is heavy favourite to retain his title, but the No. 8 seed Patty Schnyder could cause a surprise in the women’s competition. It has become a Wimbledon tradition – like bad bounces, overpriced strawberries and occasional sunshine – that at 1pm on the tournament’s first day, Roger Federer walks…

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Transparency rules with limited impact

This content was published on Jun 25, 2006 The new rules are not likely to have a major impact in the short term, but the data protection commissioner has complained about the extra workload for his office. The justice ministry says the Swiss law on public access to official information is neither very liberal nor is it particularly restrictive in comparison with regulations…

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“Europe must defend its values”

This content was published on Jun 25, 2006 Marty was appointed in November 2005 by the Council of Europe to look into the affair and on June 7 concluded that 14 European nations colluded with United States intelligence in a “spider’s web” of human rights abuses. The claims triggered a wave of angry denials and dismissals – with the US State Department calling…

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Swiss woman ordained Catholic priest

This content was published on Jun 24, 2006 Monika Wyss, a divorced mother of four, feels she has the right to become a priest even though she will probably be excommunicated. The ceremony, organised by the West European Roman Catholic Womenpriests organisation, took place on Saturday on board a passenger ship on Lake Constance between Switzerland and Germany. In addition to Wyss, two…

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Swiss “spy” prepares for Ukrainian challenge

This content was published on Jun 24, 2006 Bernard Challandes, from Neuchâtel, has a key role in Germany: to “spy” on Switzerland’s potential opponents and work out their strengths and weaknesses. Challandes has been a member of the Swiss Football Association for ten years and trainer of the national youth team since 2001. Before Switzerland’s first match, against France on June 13, Challandes…

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Proud Swiss reach first milestone

This content was published on Jun 24, 2006 The 2-0 victory in Hanover on Friday ensured that they qualified at the top of their group without conceding a goal and now meet Ukraine in the round of 16. Coach Köbi Kuhn told swissinfo before the tournament that he was only thinking about getting through the first phase. He said after the match that…

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Swiss progress to World Cup knockout stage

This content was published on Jun 23, 2006 Goals from Philippe Senderos and Alex Frei set up a meeting with the Ukraine on Monday in the first knockout stage of the tournament. Switzerland came into the game knowing that a draw would be enough to qualify for the next round, but they had vowed to target a win. Mindful of the fact that…

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Scots give green light to Swiss red tartan

This content was published on Jun 23, 2006 Scottish clan council approval of a “Swiss Red” plaid puts the Maurers, Masonis and Morels on equal sartorial footing with the MacDonalds, MacLeods and Montgomerys. The opening of the first Swiss general consulate on Scottish soil last month was seen as reason enough to give the go-ahead to the Swiss red and white checked tartan.…

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Mathias Kielholz Sunny Strings: Opening

This content was published on Jun 23, 2006

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