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Swiss prison system is a law unto itself

This content was published on Sep 17, 2003 But a revised penal code, due to come into force by 2006, should lead to the creation of new establishments for dangerous offenders with psychiatric disorders. Swiss cantons will have ten years to comply with the new regulations. The current penal code, dating from 1942, states only that psychiatric offenders must be incarcerated in establishments…

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Musique Simili: Escapadas tsiganas & occitanas

This content was published on Sep 17, 2003

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Swiss education system lags behind

This content was published on Sep 16, 2003 The latest report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has found that Swiss men enjoy a better school education than women. According to the OECD’s “Education Study At A Glance” 2003 report, twice as many men as women remain in school for longer than the compulsory nine years. It also found that…

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Zrogglähne ! 16 Neue Jodellieder von Willi Valotti.

This content was published on Sep 16, 2003

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Ländlerkönig 2003

This content was published on Sep 15, 2003

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Enjoy Villars: the test

This content was published on Sep 15, 2003 Villars is best known as a ski resort and is popular with Swiss, French and British tourists. In summer, it has an extensive hiking and mountain-biking network. My visit to Villars begins before I leave home – with a call to the tourist office to find out about accommodation. The person on the other end…

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Swiss army adapts to the modern world

This content was published on Sep 14, 2003 In an interview with swissinfo, Christophe Keckeis, head of the armed forces, says reform is needed to enable the army to respond to a changing world. Keckeis will assume the role of Chief of Staff of the Swiss army next year. The new role was created as part of the restructuring of the army; previously…

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Alarm raised over violence against the aged

This content was published on Sep 13, 2003 Pro Senectute says verbal and physical abuse of the elderly is a taboo subject which society can no longer afford to ignore. At a news conference in Zurich this week, the foundation called for increased public awareness of the issue and the creation of a body to investigate complaints. Elderly people in care are especially…

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Switzerland reflects on its glass heritage

This content was published on Sep 13, 2003 For two days, churches, greenhouses, glass observatories and factories will be opening their doors and windows to the public to show off Switzerland’s glittering glass heritage. Guided tours will show how glass has not only been used as a means of decoration but also as an essential part of a building itself. swissinfo paid a…

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Swiss prison system is a law unto itself

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Musique Simili: Escapadas tsiganas & occitanas

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Swiss education system lags behind

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Zrogglähne ! 16 Neue Jodellieder von Willi Valotti.

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