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Swiss rock and pop heritage comes to life

This content was published on Jan 6, 2003 Co-produced by swissinfo/Swiss Radio International (SRI), the five-CD set covers the period from the early beginnings of Rock’n’roll until 1985. “We wanted to do something for Swiss musicians, to document Switzerland’s rock and pop past with modern methods,” said SRI director Nicolas Lombard. The collection is a joint effort of the Swiss Society for the…

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Swiss target sex tourism in Thailand

This content was published on Jan 6, 2003 He is expected to work with local police on specific child sex cases, sharing knowledge on known paedophiles. The officer is currently undergoing training and will take up his post in the spring. Meanwhile, the government is introducing legislation enabling Swiss courts to try paedophiles who sexually abuse children abroad. Until now, a lack of…

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Zurich Boys’ Choir – The most beautiful Swiss folk songs and tunes (Vol. 2)

This content was published on Jan 6, 2003 Participation in the choir begins at the singing school (Singschule) where seven and eight year-old boys receive their first training. The boys then learn an extensive repertoire in the general chorus. The crowning culmination of their training is singing in the concert choir. Older boys who would like to continue siging are given the chance…

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Zurich Boys’ Choir – The most beautiful Swiss folk songs and tunes (Vol. 1)

This content was published on Jan 6, 2003 Participation in the choir begins at the singing school (Singschule), where seven and eight year-old boys receive their first training. The boys then learn an extensive repertoire in the general chorus. The crowning culmination of their training is singing in the concert choir. Older boys who would like to continue siging are given the chance…

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Flight controls tightened for WEF

This content was published on Jan 5, 2003 The measure is one of several taken to ensure security for the global business and political leaders taking part in the annual summit, Swiss officials said. The measure, which will take effect between 23 and 28 January when the economic forum is in progress, is designed to ensure complete control of the air space above…

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Swiss comedian turns 70

This content was published on Jan 5, 2003 The Lucerne-born comedian has entertained Swiss as well as foreign audiences for more than 25 years. Steinberger’s most famous character was “Emil” – a stand-up comedy character, who was rather naïve and helpless. Steinberger said he never set out to insult anybody – “life is sad enough”. The comedian was born in Lucerne on January…

Paediatrician becomes Swiss of the Year

This content was published on Jan 5, 2003 On Saturday night, the inaugural “Swiss Awards” were given to seven outstanding Swiss personalities. Richner, who also works as a musician under the name “Beatocello”, was one of 18 nominees and received 21.3 per cent of the television audience’s votes. The 56-year-old spends much of his time in Cambodia, where he set up three hospitals…

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