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Swiss seek answers over prisoner flights

This content was published on Dec 6, 2005 It comes as US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited Germany on Tuesday for talks dominated by the row over CIA-organised prisoner flights. The Swiss branch of Amnesty International is also applying pressure after Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey confirmed in parliament on Monday that questions have been raised with the US. The foreign ministry has…

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The Christmas chase begins…

This content was published on Dec 6, 2005 On the night before St Nicholas or Samichlaus Day, December 6, the central town of Küssnacht upholds an unusual tradition that is as beautiful as it is frightening. There is an explosion and the town’s lights go out. The loud bang and sudden darkness silence the thousands of spectators lining the streets and alleys. It…

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Education systems face further harmonisation

This content was published on Dec 6, 2005 Until now, there has been strong resistance to unification, but most cantons have admitted that the federal authorities must be able to impose change. The aim of the reform is to create a unified education system for the whole country. The government will only intervene in issues such as the age when children start school,…

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Swiss Concertos. Gaudibert. Meier. Mieg.

This content was published on Dec 6, 2005

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Africans overcome homesickness

This content was published on Dec 6, 2005 There are an estimated 65,000 people of African origin in the country, and despite their economic value, many still face discrimination. “What have the Swiss gained from contact with Africans? A smile! And they have certainly learned to adopt a more relaxed attitude – which for us Africans is quite normal.” This is how Armando…

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Politicians seek boost for minority languages

This content was published on Dec 6, 2005 The debate comes amid increasing criticism that German speakers dominate – leaving French, Italian and Romansh under-represented in senior positions. The latest proposal wants to ensure that the minority language speakers are given priority over an equally well-qualified native German speaker if they apply for a top job in the federal administration. The House of…

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Dog attack prompts coordinated action

This content was published on Dec 5, 2005 The pledge comes after a six-year-old boy was mauled to death by three Pitbull terriers near Zurich last week. On Monday the Federal Veterinary Office said the country’s 26 cantons and the federal authorities had agreed to introduce joint regulations swiftly. A series of measures were necessary, including rules on the import and breeding of…

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Swiss continue to flounder against the flab

This content was published on Dec 5, 2005 It says that one in three people weighs too much, and related health problems cost around SFr2.7 billion ($2.05 billion) each year. The report, which comes out every seven years, says that at least 37 per cent of the population are overweight. “The country’s biggest nutritional issue is our growing waistband,” the head of the…

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Senate supports funding for foreign students

This content was published on Dec 5, 2005 There is much debate in Switzerland on the issue of funding of higher education, with costs spiralling upwards over the past few years. Swiss higher education institutions – ten universities, two federal institutes of technology and seven institutes of applied sciences – enjoy an excellent reputation. It is therefore not surprising that Switzerland has, together…

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