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Emil Nikolaus von Reznicek: Symphonies 2 & 5. The Berne Symphony Orchestra. Frank Beermann.

This content was published on Aug 31, 2005

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Fundraisers call on Swiss generosity

This content was published on Aug 30, 2005 Five years ago, Swiss Solidarity collected SFr74 million ($58 million) for those affected by floods in canton Valais, but this year it is hedging its bets. Early last week, parts of the Bernese Oberland and central Switzerland were severely affected by flooding. Roads, bridges and railway lines were swept away, homes destroyed and six people…

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Asylum seekers face more restrictions

This content was published on Aug 30, 2005 The committee has suggested further restricting asylum seekers’ movements and possibly banning them from certain places when they first enter Switzerland. It presented its conclusions after reviewing a report issued in April on restrictions placed on asylum seekers over the past ten years. “We could, for example, ban asylum seekers from entering certain urban areas,…

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Gustav & L’Ultra’Vista Social Club: Ultra’Vista

This content was published on Aug 30, 2005

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Hommage à Paul Klee.

This content was published on Aug 30, 2005

Chica Torpedo / Polo Hofer: Rösslispiel

This content was published on Aug 30, 2005

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Swiss Rocks

This content was published on Aug 30, 2005

Adamov prefers Russian justice

This content was published on Aug 29, 2005 Accused by the United States of stealing money intended to improve Russia’s nuclear security, Adamov wants to be judged for his alleged crimes in his homeland. “He has declared himself willing to be prosecuted by Russian officials for the crimes that the United States accuses him of,” said Folco Galli, spokesman for the Federal Justice…

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Church denies washing hands of Aids project

This content was published on Aug 29, 2005 The church has been accused of “turning its back” on sufferers following its decision to scrap the post of a full-time pastor at the city’s Aids Mission. The independent project, which is run from an office in the parish of Eaux-Vives, has helped hundreds of people with HIV and Aids since it was launched 15…

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Breakaway Swiss Catholics meet Pope

This content was published on Aug 29, 2005 The new pope is hoping to restart a dialogue with the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), after years of silence between the two sides. The meeting between Bernard Fellay, the Superior General of SSPX, and Benedict XVI took place in the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo. Also attending was Cardinal Dario Castrillon…

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