Swiss News back issues from January 2006:
From the editor.(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2006; ... January is a time for beginnings and so this month we look ahead. We take the country's political temperature with the 2006 forecast and follow a trend to cross-border love in our piece 'For the love of foreigners'. We also take this opportunity to look ahead at the ...
Switzerland eyes the prized World Cup.(NEWS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The Swiss have qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1994 and the eighth time in tournament history. "All football fans, and those who might become fans, are feverish with impatience for the World Cup next summer," then-President Samuel Schmid said after the ...
Cold hard truths.(NEWS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... C[O.sup.2] levels in the atmosphere are higher than at any time in 650,000 years, according to ice cores drilled by European scientists in Antarctica. Gas bubbles trapped as the ice formed yield important evidence of the temperature and mixture of gases present in the atmosphere ...
Rich just got richer.(NEWS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Bilanz business magazine reports that the 300 wealthiest people in Switzerland are getting richer. The richest folks in the country, half of whom were born elsewhere, are worth a whopping SFr 400 billion--and they've added SFr 31 billion to the coffers in a year. ...
Shop all week--but not for 'Frankenfood'; Swiss voters said 'yes' and 'yes' to the two proposals on the table at the last referendum of 2005. The outcome opens the door to shopping on Sundays but leaves genetically modified foods off the grocery list.(REFERENDUM)
Jan 01, 2006; ... In a popular vote on November 27, the Swiss citizenry approved the revision in the federal labour law that will ease restrictions on shops located in busy transportation hubs, allowing them to remain open on Sundays. Approved by a razor-thin margin of 23,020 votes, the nation was divided ...
New year--old arguments? While the New Year is traditionally a time for clean slates and fresh starts, Switzerland's politicians are likely to be confronted in 2006 by many of the same issues that dominated the previous 12 months.(POLITICS)
Jan 01, 2006; ... As a new parliamentary year gets underway, politicians from the Swiss left and their opponents on the right are united in one thing--they all agree on what they should be fighting about. If the leftist Social Democratic Party and right-wing Swiss People's Party have their way, ...
No welcome mat for asylum seekers; in September, the House of Representatives followed the Senate in voting for what will soon be the most severe asylum legislation in Europe. By the time you read this article, the new law will likely be official paving the way for a referendum by Swiss citizens. Will they be able to turn back the clock?(POLITICS)
Jan 01, 2006; ... The Swiss Federation is often associated with its humanitarian traditions. Mother of the Red Cross and host to numerous international organisations, neutral Switzerland cherishes its reputation as a safe haven for many. During the war in the former Yugoslavia, Switzerland gave ...
Sun power: with rising oil prices and environmental concerns, solar power is being eyed as an alternative to fossil fuels and nuclear plants. Swiss News talks with Dr. Ayodhya N. Tiwari, head of a research group working on thin-film solar technology at ETH in Zurich and co-founder of a spin-off company now planning to bring the 'new solar' to market.(BUSINESS UNUSUAL)
Jan 01, 2006; ... When he talks about a future built around solar energy, Tiwari gets a gleam of excitement in his eyes. He says that solar cell technology could ultimately bring solar energy into our very pockets with such ideas as a portable recharger that looks like a pen but actually contains rolled up ...
Evolution of an artist: when Bryon Paul McCartney followed his girlfriend to Zurich five years ago, the graphic designer had no idea he would become an internationally respected photographer. Swiss News spoke with him at his studio about how he discovered his true passion and turned dreams to reality.(EXPAT PROFILE)
Jan 01, 2006; ... McCartney comes across as very comfortable in his own skin. A large man at ease in his surroundings, he strolls by gallery walls that are studded with the fruits of his labour. Accolades are mounting for the former advertising man, including a first place win in fine art nudes from the ...
Fly Geneva to the UK--from only 38 euros: Britain's fastest growing low-cost airline, Flyglobespan, is giving Geneva residents the chance to fly to three of the UK's most popular tourist spots.(ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2006 ... From late December, Flyglobespan will have daily flights to Geneva from London Stansted and Edinburgh. They will also operate a Saturday service to and from Glasgow. With low prices, the airline expects to attract skiers from all over the UK keen to hit the slopes as cheaply as possible. ...
For the love of foreigners: it's a curious trend: every third Swiss marriage is binational. Nearly twice the rate in Germany and France, it appears this phenomenon is distinctly, albeit paradoxically, Swiss.(FOREIGN RELATIONS)(Cover Story)
Jan 01, 2006; ... "It wasn't an issue at all for me to marry someone from abroad," says Jurgen, whose wife Bea is from a small country town in Germany. Perhaps it is Switzerland's small size and central location in Europe that prompts its citizens to look for love beyond its borders. But those ...
Switzerland Tourism.(WHAT'S ON THIS MONTH)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Concerts Basel 25-26.12.2005: Arte Corale--choir concert Locality: Elisabethenkirche Basel Phone: 0900 552 225 Info: www.topact.ch 06.01.2006: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Locality: Stadtcasino Basel Phone: 0900 552 225 Info: www.topact.ch Bern 07.01.2006: ...
The swiss guide to food and drink.(GOING OUT this month)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Basel Restaurant des Arts Bistro and Brasserie Barfusserplatz 6, Basel Tel. 061 273 57 37 Brasserie du Casino Offering French cuisine and a wine bar Barfusserplatz, Basel Tel. 061 225 93 96 La Fonda Cucina Mexicana Schneidergasse 21, Basel Tel. 061 261 13 ...
Swiss holiday offers for readers.(GET-AWAY DEALS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Berner Oberland Ski and sports fun on the slopes of Adelboden-Lank! Three nights and a 2-day ski-pass. SFr 501 per person in a double room, half-board included. Offer valid from 08.01.-03.02.06 and 05.03.-09.04.06. Valid from Sunday to Friday. arena hotel ...
Extreme appeal: the solitary climber pauses in contemplation of the near-impossible task before him. Suspended below a horizontal overhang with both boots dug into solid ice and his left arm still jammed between them from a previous manoeuvre, he must somehow find enough purchase to launch himself across a three-metre chasm and get a grip on the wall of ice beyond him.
Jan 01, 2006; ... His right arm dangles as he shakes the blood back into his numb fingers. He tenses, ready at last to throw his weight forward in a desperate attempt to reach his target ... The attempt fails and the climber falls--until his safety rope tightens to catch him. The spectators ...
Valais--a vision for tomorrow: situated in the heart of Europe, Valais is an important meeting point between two major economic areas, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea.(CANTON PROFILE)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Switzerland's third largest canton is bilingual (French and German) and English is used extensively in business. Valais is a canton in full development that posseses a diverse and dynamic economy. Those who think that the canton is all about agriculture and tourism should think again. Its ...
Art Brut: an art gallery unlike any other, this collection near the heart of Lausanne questions the meaning of art and our very definitions of 'normal' and 'abnormal'.(ART & CULTURE)
Jan 01, 2006; ... The Art Brut movement was conceived by Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985), a French painter who began his research in Switzerland in 1945. He is also responsible for the Art Brut gallery in Lausanne, which opened in 1976 to exhibit his donations. Rough Art Art Brut (rough ...
Vegetables of yore tickle modern taste buds: cultivating a real connection to the past by preserving a country's food and plant heritage is a serious business. And one Swiss organisation, Pro Specie Rata (PSR), a not-for-profit institute, is helping Swiss diners and plant-lovers take a trip down memory lane--with the assistance of the Coop super-market chain.(ONLY IN SWITZERLAND)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Blue potatoes, which turn violet when cooked, knobbly vegetables that to the untrained eyes look like tomatoes shaped like bell peppers, carrots which are unusually long and yellow--these are just three 'blasts from the past' from 30 vegetable varieties on sale at Coop, Switzerland's ...
Tax advice for expatriates: if yours is a limited stay in Switzerland, these tax specialists say you may be due some attractive deductions. They tell us more.(EXPAT ADVICE)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Switzerland traditionally has a large expatriate community. Expatriates are often specialists who are sent on international assignments because of particular qualifications. Such people live in Switzerland for a limited period of time (not more than five years) and may claim certain ...
Gorgeous garlic: the use of garlic dates back over 4,000 years, when it was most often thought to keep evil at bay. Today research shows garlic has many health benefits, and it doesn't take a culinary genius to know this vegetable can enliven almost any meal.(LIFESTYLES)
Jan 01, 2006; ... In folklore, garlic was thought to bring good luck and protect against evil. The smell was said to ward off sorcerers, werewolves and warlocks, as well as vampires. An Egyptian papyrus from 1,500 B.C. recommends garlic for 22 ailments. The Egyptians fed it to slaves building the ...
Phoning home: telecom companies seem to be scrambling for customers, with Swisscom into cable service, Cablecom into phone services, and foiled mergers signalling new directions. But all the activity hasn't translated into price relief for customers.(EXPAT ADVICE)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2006; ... We hear reasons for the high cost of phone calls here in Switzerland. Telecom rivals maintain that much of their profit is hijacked by Swisscom's charge for its phone lines. Swisscom, a former state monopoly, argues that it has to maintain the lines, which run from homes to ...
Riverside School: the Riverside School, an international middle and high school in Zug, welcomed new director Dominic Currer in July 2005, succeeding David Books who retired at the end of the school year.(ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2006 ... This year there are 115 students enrolled from the 7th-12th grades. The new all-weather, hard-court has proved a great success with opportunities for football, basketball, and tennis. To complement its university-preparatory programme, Riverside offers Personal Development Weeks ...
BSL: Business School Lausanne: it might sound incredible, but one of the most progressive business schools in the world is situated in Lausanne. Business School Lausanne (BSL) has led the field in many areas of business education.(ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Teaching real, practical business by having current, successful, business practitioners as professors was part of the original concept of the school; most other schools still have academics teaching and from time to time bring in a few guests from industry to show that they are in contact ...
Permits, buying houses and the right to work ...(LEGAL EAGLE)
Jan 01, 2006; ... I am an EU (British) citizen working in Switzerland on a Bo permit. My wife is a US citizen and thus has a normal residence permit. My question is, does my status as an EU citizen working in Switzerland afford her any rights or advantage with respect to fin-ding employment? She has a ...
American Women's Club of Bern.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The AWC of Bern was founded in 1949 and currently has 165 members. The club is a non-political, non-profit organisation dedicated to helping American and other English-speaking women feel more informed and connected in their new home. AWC Bern also sponsors social, cultural and charitable ...
American International Club of Geneva.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... This club is a place to meet people, make friends and participate in events of a business, social, civic and charitable nature, all in a relaxed convivial atmosphere. There are over 1200 men and women members from the American and international community. January 20: ...
American International Women's Club in Geneva.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The international English-speaking women's club offers more than 30 activities such as language lessons, sports, Bridge, art excursions, photography, children's activities, volunteer ...
American Women's Club of Lausanne.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The AWC of Lausanne is a nonprofit organisation founded in 1968 to promote fellowship among English-speaking women, and to encourage their interest in cultural and philanthropic endeavours. The club has over 500 members, ...
American Women's Club of Zurich.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The American Women's Club of Zurich was founded in 1931 and currently has over 500 members. AWCZ is a non-profit, volunteer organisation providing friendship and support to women with close ties to the United States who live in Switzerland. AWCZ ...
Basel Rugby Football Club.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The Basel Rugby Club was founded in 1975 by a group of mostly English-speaking players. Since the beginning, the BRC has recruited players from all over the world: Australia, Canada, France, Japan etc. Though the club has become one of Switzerland's most advanced training centres for young ...
English Speaking Club Zurich.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... This club was founded in 1963 and currently has about 100 members who are interested in learning about the Zurich area, meeting people of varied cultures and attending interesting and fun activities. January 10: Fondue dinner and optional walk (meet at 18:15 at Albisguetli, tram ...
English Theatre Group of Zug.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The English Theatre Group of Zug is a non-profit organisation established in 1988 to promote amateur musical theatre in the English language in the Zug area. Newcomers are always welcome, as a ...
Geneva English Drama Society.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The Geneva English Drama Society was founded in 1933. It provides a diverse theatre programme with a wide variety of styles and periods. Both play readings and full stage productions are scheduled, along with workshops and social events. There are opportunities onstage for both experienced ...
Geneva Irish Association.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The Geneva Irish Association was established in 1975, and is a nonprofit organisation that aims to provide a focal point in Geneva for Irish people and friends of ...
International Men's Club Zurich.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... IMC is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political organisation for English speaking men that live in the Zurich area. Activities include, hiking, sailing and fly-fishing. ...
The New Zealand Club.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The New Zealand Club aims to bring together New Zealanders living all over Switzerland. They provide relevant information of interest for newcomers and old hands. Social activities include hiking and skiing weekends, bowling, ...
Swiss American Society Lucerne.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The SASL, founded in 1962, is an active meeting place for Swiss residents, visiting Americans or those working near Lucerne on assignment. In this English-speaking group each member can find something of interest be ...
The Women's Activity Club.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Uster's WAC is a non-profit organisation designed to encourage international friendship, support and sharing of ...
Zurich Comedy Club.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The Zurich Comedy Club has been the home of English-speaking theatre in Zurich since 1954. The ZCC is made up of English speakers from around the world, who meet most weeks to read, discuss, practice and perform theatre plays. The group is 100 per cent amateur and self-funded and does not ...
Zurich International Women's Association.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The Zurich International Women's Association was founded in 1985 and currently has 800 members from 70 countries. Interest groups are varied and ...
Not your everyday event: Harsch Transports takes up the challenge of television.(ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Imagine the complexities of moving a television station! It's not your everyday event by any stretch of the imagination. The news never stops--so everything must be moved, unpacked and functioning within six-hours--that is, immediately on arrival at the new location. This was the challenge ...
Haruki Murakami: Kafka on the Shore.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Haruki Murakami Kafka on the Shore Kafka Tamura runs away from home at fifteen, under the shadow of his father's dark prophesy. The ageing Nakata, a tracker of lost cats who never recovered ...
Jodi Piccoult: Vanishing Acts.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Jodi Piccoult Vanishing Acts Delia Hopkins has led a charmed life. Raised in rural New Hampshire by her widowed father, she now has a young daughter, a handsome fiance, and a job she loves. But as ...
Asne Seierstad: With Their Backs to the World.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Asne Seierstad With Their Backs to the World "With Their Backs to the World" gives insight into the lives of ordinary Serbs under Milosevic, and the dramatic events leading up to his fall. This book ...
Patricia Cornwell: Predator.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Patricia Cornwell Predator A concerned neighbour calls Scarpetta and Marino to investigate the disappearance of a family in Florida. But as they search and find the signs of abduction, they also ...
George R.R. Martin: A Feast for Crows.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2006 ... George R.R. Martin A Feast for Crows The war-torn landscape of the seven kingdoms is threatened by destruction as vast as any in its violent past. The war of the five kings has ripped Westeros apart ....
Michael Connelly: The Closers.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Michael Connelly The Closers After three years out of the LAPD, Harry Bosch returns to find the department a very different place, with a new police chief brought in from New York. Working with ...
Jared Diamond: Collapse.(ON THE SHELF IN ZURICH)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Jared Diamond Collapse Following up the huge success of a seminal work like Guns, Germs & Steel would be difficult for most authors but the early signs are that Jared Diamond has done again. Collapse is that rare thing, a work of non fiction that is informative, provocative and ...
Kazuo Ishiguro: Never Let Me Go.(ON THE SHELF IN ZURICH)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Arguably the book that should have won the 2005 Booker Prize, by probably the most innovative author writing in English today. If this statement doesn't ring true then compare Never Let Me Go's shocking revelations about the future of medicine and genetic engineering with the pastoral ...
James Meek: The People's Act of Love.(ON THE SHELF IN ZURICH)
Jan 01, 2006 ... James Meek The People's Act of Love When a group of Czech soldiers, unable to return home after the end of the First World War; a mysterious Shaman who has escaped from the Gulag; a local religious sect who carry a dark secret; and a beautiful single mother with a past find ...