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Living longer while maintaining health

This content was published on May 15, 2015 People live longer in Switzerland than almost anywhere else in the world. But that says nothing about quality of life in old age.

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Paris looks back at Le Corbusier

This content was published on May 14, 2015 The architect, city planner, designer and painter from La-Chaux-de-Fonds died 50 years ago. The exhibition reflects the continuity of his approach, with a look at his painted, sculpted and architectural pieces. One room presents 50 of his drawings, another section is dedicated to publications and to Le Corbusier’s first villas. Le Corbusier’s idealism was reflected…

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The computer chip guy

This content was published on May 13, 2015

Former Guatemala police chief Sperisen has life sentence upheld

This content was published on May 12, 2015 The crimes for which he had been on trial occurred between 2005-2006. Sperisen was found guilty in this latest court session of ordering the execution of three prisoners who attempted to escape from a prison centre in November and December 2005. He was accused of asking his subordinates to make it seem as though detainees…

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Ayurveda gets the nod from the Swiss government

This content was published on May 12, 2015 Prior to the approval of the national exam and diploma, Ayurveda lacked official recognition in Switzerland unlike other complementary and alternative medicine practices. “Training institutes and schools offer diplomas but they are not officially recognised,” Catherine Goodman Zosso, vice president of the Swiss Professional Association for Ayurveda Practitioners and Therapists (VSAMT), told swissinfo.ch. She believes…

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Giacometti sculpture breaks world record

This content was published on May 12, 2015 “L’homme au doigt” (Pointing man), a 1947 sculpture by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966), has set a world record for a sculpture. The bronze figure sold for $141.3 million (CHF132 million) in New York on Monday night. This was in line with the pre-sale estimate of about $130 million. Auction house Christie’s did not reveal…

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New app keeps tabs on your daily movement

This content was published on May 11, 2015 Swiss scientists have developed a health app that lets users track, share and compare their daily physical activity.

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Arab and Chinese guests pose challenges for Alpine hotels

This content was published on May 11, 2015 Language problems and different habits can lead to misunderstandings and communication problems, leaving both the hotel staff and visitors feeling frustrated and unhappy. Swiss hoteliers, for example, have complained about Chinese visitors who sometimes use the kettles placed in their rooms to boil instant noodles, or about Arab guests whose toilet habits sometimes cause flooding.…

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Apparent family dispute ends with five dead

This content was published on May 10, 2015 Five people are dead in northern Switzerland just one month after the suspected gunman’s home was searched for weapons.

History

Swiss tourist resorts ready for Ramadan

This content was published on May 10, 2015 Halal meat served around the clock, copies of the Koran in hotel rooms: The Swiss tourist industry rolls out the red carpet – plus prayer mats.

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