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Lucerne pioneers the modern railway station

This content was published on Aug 19, 2004 But in a fourth report on Swiss stations, swissinfo finds that Lucerne’s terminus disappeared for precisely 20 years before returning to serve as a blueprint for others. At first sight, Lucerne station can easily be dismissed as just another place where people come and go. The terminus hardly draws a second glance from most tourists,…

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New school year starts with fewer teachers

This content was published on Aug 19, 2004 The cantons, under pressure to cut their budget deficits, have also blamed declining enrolment at primary schools for the decision to lay off teachers. This year’s layoff follows on the heels of a teacher shortage across the country. According to Laurent Gaillard of the Federal Statistics Office, it was not long ago that there were…

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Trio Thuri Prisi-Andy Schaub-Ueli Stump: Typisch Prisi Thuri

This content was published on Aug 19, 2004

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Federal Prosecutor to decide ex-ambassador’s fate

This content was published on Aug 19, 2004 The case of the former diplomat, Peter Friederich, caused shockwaves in the Swiss foreign ministry when it came to light two years ago. The judge, Paul Perraudin, confirmed to swissinfo that he would hand his 200-page dossier on the case to the Federal Prosecutor’s Office on Friday. The office will then decide what charges to…

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Seidtsteps: One To Four

This content was published on Aug 19, 2004

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Felix Weingartner: Symphony 1. König Lear.

This content was published on Aug 19, 2004

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Bumper programme as Theatre Spectacle turns 25

This content was published on Aug 19, 2004 Fifty productions are on the programme – twice as many as usual – and the organisers are promising some surprises. At least 30,000 people are expected to attend the two-week festival, which attracts predominantly Swiss people of all ages with an interest in contemporary and innovative theatre, music and dance. “They come here because of…

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Swiss Rockabilly. Hillbilly & Rock ‘n’ Roll.

This content was published on Aug 19, 2004

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Swiss to hand back more Abacha funds

This content was published on Aug 18, 2004 The authorities say that most of the money, which had been frozen in Swiss accounts, was of “criminal origin”. The return marks a milestone in the six-year search for up to an estimated $3 billion in assets allegedly embezzled and transferred abroad by the late dictator. Lawyers acting for the Abacha family have already said…

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Polo Hofer & die Schmetterband: Silber, Gold & Perle

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Lucerne pioneers the modern railway station

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New school year starts with fewer teachers

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Trio Thuri Prisi-Andy Schaub-Ueli Stump: Typisch Prisi Thuri

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Federal Prosecutor to decide ex-ambassador’s fate

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Seidtsteps: One To Four

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Felix Weingartner: Symphony 1. König Lear.

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Bumper programme as Theatre Spectacle turns 25

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Swiss Rockabilly. Hillbilly & Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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Swiss to hand back more Abacha funds

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