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Everything’s a question of perspective

This content was published on Dec 31, 2017 Some stumbled, others reached new heights. swissinfo.ch looks back at some of the best images from the past 12 months.

Skiers stand on summit, pointing to Weisshorn in distance

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Reaching the peak of 2017

This content was published on Dec 31, 2017 Looking into the New Year? Not quite: ski tourers take in the Alpine world around them after making it to the top of the Bishorn.

Young Christians make pilgrimage to Basel

This content was published on Dec 29, 2017 Some 20,000 young Christians from all over the world are in Basel for the 40th European Youth Gathering of the Taizé Community.

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Switzerland in motion: 2017 in review

This content was published on Dec 29, 2017 2017 has seen a lot of movement – technologically, economically and socially. Swiss politics, however, has remained relatively calm.

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Human error to blame in cruise ship crash

This content was published on Dec 28, 2017 The pilot of the Swiss Crystal cruise ship made a steering error, which led to Tuesday’s accident on the River Rhine near Duisberg, Germany.

Ein Touristen geniesst die Aussicht von der luftigen Heli-Landeplattform bei der Bergstation Corvatsch

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St Moritz becomes first Swiss ski resort to accept Bitcoin

This content was published on Dec 28, 2017 The ski lift company in the upper Engadine Valley, which includes the resort of St Moritz, says customers can buy passes with the cryptocurrency.

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Gays and lesbians can now adopt stepchildren

This content was published on Dec 28, 2017 From January 1, same-sex couples and de facto spouses may adopt stepchildren in Switzerland.

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Swiss need more asylum detention places, say authorities

This content was published on Dec 27, 2017 Switzerland must increase its number of administrative detention spots by 50%, according to judicial and police authorities.

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Dozens hurt after Swiss cruise ship rams bridge

This content was published on Dec 27, 2017 Twenty-five people aboard the “Swiss Crystal” cruise ship have been injured after the vessel rammed a bridge over the River Rhine.

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On-the-job training: a Swiss calling card

This content was published on Dec 27, 2017 “Some people from other countries trained for two years just for this competition,” says Irina Tuor, a young woman from eastern Switzerland, of the WorldSkills contest where she recently won a gold medal in her field. Tuor met competitors from China and Brazil, for example, who were laser-focused on learning and re-learning material they might…

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