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Russian royal exiles return to St Petersburg

This content was published on May 27, 2003 Shortly before he departed, Romanov talked to swissinfo at his home in the Swiss alpine resort of Rougemont about the importance of the anniversary and his life in exile. The octogenarian sits back on a sofa in his chalet and speaks of St Petersburg as if he has spent his whole life in the city.…

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Groupe Lacroix: 8 Pieces on Paul Klee. Ensemble Sortisatio Leipzig.

This content was published on May 27, 2003

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Bern targeted in first G-8 attack

This content was published on May 26, 2003 Nobody was injured in the blast, which caused minor damage. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office said investigators found traces of explosives near the federal mint. The quantity of explosives used is not yet known, said spokesman Hansjürg Mark Wiedmer. Authorities have launched a formal investigation into the incident, which comes just days ahead of the G-8…

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Suhrer Ländlerfründe: E so wie si sind

This content was published on May 26, 2003

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Police chief disputes need for federal force

This content was published on May 25, 2003 Jörg Schild, Basel City police director, told swissinfo that banning masked demonstrators from taking part in anti-globalisation protests was also unnecessary. The G-8 summit is due to take place from June 1-3 in the French town of Evian, just across the border with Switzerland. Massive protests are planned during the meeting, with up to 100,000…

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Olympic dream lives on

This content was published on May 24, 2003 The classical modernist-style museum, which cost more than SFr118 million ($89 million), commands a stunning position overlooking Lake Geneva. It presides over well-tended gardens filled with fountains and sculptures of athletes with rippling muscles. But it is the artefacts on display that fire the imagination, and remind one of the spirit of human endeavour that…

HIV sufferers tested without consent

This content was published on May 23, 2003 The study, conducted by the Swiss National Science Foundation, says confidential medical information is being disclosed without their knowledge and that they suffer discrimination in the workplace. A poll of 783 people living with HIV/Aids found that ten per cent learnt they were infected with the virus, following tests carried out without their knowledge. Almost…

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IGORS Blaskapelle Plays

This content was published on May 23, 2003

Chasing tales to China and back

This content was published on May 23, 2003 Ian Jacquier, Olivier Cheneval and his brother Ewan succeeded in bringing back over 50 hours of recorded material, plus more than a few tales of their own. On their journey to China they pedalled through France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, where they recorded old tales. “With all the…

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Swiss artists challenge notion of neutrality

This content was published on May 23, 2003 The show features the work of nine Swiss artists, and curators hope their work will challenge the clichéd image of Switzerland as a land of chocolate and cheese. Though the artists do not seek to make clear political statements, they do set out to confront the notion of neutrality, according to Urs Stahel, the exhibition’s…

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