Swiss Identity

Who is going where?

This content was published on Jul 3, 2003 This year’s president, Pascal Couchepin, is remaining cagey about his final destination, although he will be spending the start of his holiday in his home canton. Couchepin, who is also the interior minister, is expected to spend some time in the South of France. The foreign minister, Micheline Calmy-Rey, plans to head south to the…

W.A.Mozart: Piano Concerto B flat major KV 595. Piano Concerto E flat major KV 482. Christian Zacharias, piano and conductor. Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne.

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Culture

Les Musiques Traditionnelles en Suisse Romande, tout au long du XXe siècle…et tout au début du XXIe!

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Demographics

Swiss believe corruption is rife

This content was published on Jul 3, 2003 The stark assessment was revealed in a survey of 47 countries commissioned by the corruption watchdog, Transparency International. Philippe Lévy, president of the organisation’s Swiss branch, told swissinfo he was shocked by the findings but said they reflected a marked shift in public perception. “If the same exercise had been made ten years ago, the…

Culture

ComBox: Sommerträume

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ABB admits to bribing African officials

This content was published on Jul 2, 2003 The company said $1.1 million (SFr1.48 million) was paid to secure deals by its oil, gas and petrochemicals (OGP) division between 1997 and 2002. Shares at the Swiss-Swedish firm fell 2.2 per cent to SFr4.40 on Wednesday amid fears that the bribery case could jeopardise the company’s sale of its OGP unit. At least three…

Demographics

Zurich homosexuals gain official recognition

This content was published on Jul 2, 2003 Ernst Ostertag and Robert Rapp, both 73 years old, exchanged rings under a new law that grants same-sex couples official recognition. Five other couples were also registered on Tuesday and 15 others are due to follow in the coming days. Gay rights supporters are now campaigning for similar recognition at a national level. “It’s very…

Education

Bern’s “palace of learning” celebrates centenary

This content was published on Jul 2, 2003 Completed in June 1903, the main building is in the classic style of an era which produced other Bernese architectural gems such as the federal parliament. The university’s roots go back to 1528, as a seminary to educate Reformed Church clergy. The first building was an old monastery on the site of the present-day Casino…

Culture

Summer festivals weather economic storm

This content was published on Jul 2, 2003 Organisers say the recession has done nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of music fans. The only barrier to growth is the lack of infrastructure. Having weathered numerous financial roller coasters during the 1970s and 1980s, Switzerland’s music events industry has turned more professional. Festival managers cultivate a broad network of industry contacts and sponsors, and…

Demographics

Annan says Iraq needs Swiss help

This content was published on Jul 1, 2003 His comments came after talks with members of the Swiss government, during his first official visit to Bern since Switzerland joined the UN last year. The Secretary-General held talks with Swiss President Pascal Couchepin, during which Iraq, the Middle East, and the crisis in Liberia all came up for discussion. Couchepin reaffirmed Switzerland’s support for…

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