Swiss News back issues from January 2009:
Brace yourselves: economic outlook 2009.(NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Switzerland may not see any economic growth in 2009. Zilch, according to the economic forecast delivered at the end of 2008 by economiesuisse, the umbrella organisation representing the Swiss economy. economiesuisse is expecting a negative growth rate in the first two quarters, ...
Teachers" pets.(NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Students in German-speaking Switzerland are outperforming their classmates in the French- and Italian-speaking regions of the country, according to just-published results of the 2006 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) study. Findings from the triennial survey ...
Political orientation.(NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... With parliament's December election of Ueli Maurer, the Swiss People's Party (SVP) will return to the seven-member Swiss Federal Council, starting in 2009. On December 10, the Swiss parliament narrowly voted to install the 58-year-old Maurer, who has served as a member of the ...
The people have spoken: Swiss voters upheld the legalisation of heroin for long-term addicts in a November referendum, but rejected a proposal that would have decriminalised the use of marijuana. Reporter Tom Armitage presents the details surrounding this, and other prominent referendum package decisions.(POLITICS)
Jan 01, 2009; ... This seemingly mixed message on drug use was in fact expected of the sovereign Swiss, who have shown a progressive attitude to supervised drug distribution in the past. Just 37 per cent of Swiss voters voiced support for the cannabis legalisation plan, while a resounding 68 per cent of ...
Star on the rise: rarely has a Swiss politician gone through such a gruelling first few months in office as Federal Councillor and Justice Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf. And rarely has one risen from relative national obscurity--and then exile status--to immense popularity so quickly or so successfully. Swiss News caught up with a very frank Widmer-Schlumpf at a recent meeting in Zurich.(POLITICS)(Cover story)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Agreed, Widmer-Schlumpf hit the home run of political home runs. In a Zurich University lecture hall, some 200 women from the Zurcher Frauenzentrale (Women's Association) have assembled. An atmosphere of solidarity flows throughout the crowd ....
Completing your tax form: sometime during the first two months of 2009 the last remnants of festive joy will be quelled by the sound of the 2008 tax form landing in your post box, In this article we look at how to prepare yourself to avoid the annual stress associated with filing tax returns.(MONEY)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Before starting on your form or delegating it to an accountant, ensure you have all the required paperwork at hand. We recommend you prepare a file or large envelope and put aside the relevant documents, especially your end-of-year bank statements as they ...
Zweifel: 50 years at the top: fifty years ago, the Zweifel family of Canton Zurich unexpectedly entered the crisps business. Half a century later, the eponymous brand is the national market leader. You can't say crisps or chips in Switzerland without thinking of Zweifel, Swiss News investigates how the business developed its crunch.(BUSINESS)(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The Swiss can't get enough of Zweifel Pomy Chips. In 2007, the company turned 22,000 tonnes of Swiss potatoes into 5,400 tonnes of crisps, which were then bought by 70 per cent of crisp consumers in Switzerland. Revenue during the same period was SFr ...
Art ambiguity: the Sylvie Fleury "anthology", at the Musee d'art modern et contemporain (Mamco) in the artist's hometown of Geneva through January 25, is a phantasmagorical journey through the looking glass into her astonishingly diverse body of work. Swiss News delves a little deeper.(EXHIBITION)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sylvie Fleury is a contemporary Swiss artist with an international reputation who freely mixes sculpture with other media. Her works are often interpreted as illustrations of humanity's, and mostly women's, obsession with the material world ....
The year in review: there's something very comforting about the never-changing news flow here in Switzerland. So sit back and enjoy a trip down memory lane before you rush out to buy your 2009 Autobahn Vignette.(HUMOUR)
Jan 01, 2009; ... And yes, before you start writing your letter of complaint, this review does indeed span 15 months. That's how many months I get paid for, during one year in Switzerland. Go figure ... December 2007 Federal Councillor Christoph Blocher is ousted from the cabinet in ...
Life in 'The Duke': after five months on the road, the days are shorter, the weather is colder and the Brunjes family is still roaming around Southeast Europe. Justin takes Swiss News inside their big yellow van, dubbed 'The Duke', for some intimate details of everyday life on the road.(ON THE ROAD)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each day in the van begins with the same ritual: peering out the window to determine the weather--the deciding factor in how our day will progress. If it is rainy, we opt for a leisurely awakening followed by lots of coffee, and a warm breakfast of ...
What's on this month: Switzerland tourism: MySwitzerland.com.(Calendar)
Jan 01, 2009 ... New Year's Eve Basel 31.12.2008: New Year's Eve in Basel Locality: am Rhein, near the middle bridge Phone: 061 268 6870 Info: www.basel.com Berguen/Bravuogn 31.12.2008: New Year's Eve celebrations ...
Going out: this month: the swiss guide to food and drink.
Jan 01, 2009 ... 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 ...
This cheese stands alone: in a land already chock full of fine cheese, English expat Michael Jones set out on an ambitious business venture to introduce a few more. And while delivering British farmhouse cheese to the international community in Switzerland, he's not only restoring Britain's battered cheese reputation, but also converting the Swiss into British cheese enthusiasts.(EXPAT BUSINESS)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "We started off targeting the English expat community [as a customer base]," says the 47-year-old. "But during the year ... we suddenly realised the Swiss absolutely love British cheese." The venture, dubbed The Cheese Club, was so successful in ...
Rituals of winter: through the anonymous obscurity of centuries past, pagan and Christian customs blended and blurred to become folk traditions uniquely Swiss. Swiss News spotlights a selection of those taking place around the winter solstice.(CULTURE)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] During December and January, and primarily in the Swiss-German parts of the country, ancient traditions are observed and celebrated around the time of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. The traditions centre on symbolic ...
American Club of Zurich.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... ACZ offers its American and Canadian members, associate members and guests from many nations, a wide range of events, from American traditions and the long-standing T.G.I.F., to a broad selection of leisure, entertainment and sports events. Members benefit ...
American International Women's Club of Geneva.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... This international English-speaking women's club offers more than 30 activities such as language lessons, sports, Bridge, art excursions, photography, children's activities, volunteer projects and much more. January 6: Skiing ...
American Women's Club of Basel.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The AWC of Basel is a non-profit social and philanthropic organisation, founded in 1947, currently with about 160 members. It is a dynamic group of women of diverse backgrounds, interests, and ages--all with a connection to the United States. AWC Basel offers a wide range of activities and ...
American International Women's Club of Lausanne.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The AIWC 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, of whom ...
American Women's Club of Zurich.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... 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 maintains an English library that is open ...
Basel Childbirth Trust.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... BCT is an English-speaking, nonprofit, voluntary organisation that gives help, support and information to expectant parents, and families with young children, to enable them to make informed choices about birth and parenthood. The BCT offers courses, playgroups and other activities. ...
Centrepoint Basel.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Centrepoint is a community organisation that promotes sharing, learning and having fun, in a welcoming English-speaking environment. Through its activities it strives to strengthen a sense of community among expats of all nationalities and Swiss living in Basel. With 600 members and its ...
English Speaking Club of Bern.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The English Speaking Club of Bern was founded in 1978 as a meeting point for all English speakers in Bern. It is a nonprofit, non-political and non-educational members club with a focus on social activities. The ESCB operates its own club premises offering a variety of facilities--bar, ...
English Speaking Club Zurich.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... 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 6: New Year Apero with traditional fondue at the Chasstube Rehalp ...
English Theatre Group of Zug.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... 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 ...
Geneva English Drama Society.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... 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 ...
International Club of Berne.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The International Club of Berne--founded in 1991--is a non-political, non-religious organisation open to all men, women and their families from Switzerland and abroad, interested in meeting for social and cultural activities. The aim is to facilitate a better understanding of--and ...
International Club Winterthur.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... This club aims to connect individuals around Winterthur who have an international backgrounds, relations or who wish to build international friendships. Regular events are open for all members, including their families, and are designed to help form an international community. Meetings are ...
International Men's Club of Zug.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The IMCZ offers a wide range of social activities throughout the year aimed at giving English-speaking expatriates in and around Zug a business and social forum. The club is open to all men, and wives, partners, girlfriends and other guests are welcome at most events. January 1, ...
International Men's Club Zurich.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... IMC is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political organisation for English-speaking men that live in the Zurich area. Activities include ...
International Women's Club of Lugano.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The IWC of Lugano is a social club with over 200 members from more than 30 countries. The club is open to all women who are able to communicate in English. Club activities include monthly meetings ...
The New Zealand Club.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... 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 ...
Professional Women's Group of Basel.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The PWG offers women of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds a platform to share experiences while building friendships and professional relationships in a welcoming and social environment. PWG is a non-profit organisation with about 130 members from more than 25 countries. Guests ...
Professional Women's Group of Zurich.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The PWG was founded in 1983 to provide support for English-speaking women interested in meeting and networking with other women, for professional or social purposes, and to exchange experience about the working world. Women of all ...
Swiss American Society Lucerne.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... 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 it social, cultural or economic. Activities ...
Toastmasters of Basel.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Toastmasters International is a non-profit organisation with clubs around the world dedicated to improving the public speaking, listening and leadership skills of its members. The Toastmasters of Basel meets twice monthly and has members of diverse ...
The Women's Activity Club.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Uster's WAC is a non-profit organisation designed to encourage international friendship, support and sharing of ideas. The club has playgroups, a library and rooms available for rental. January 6, 13, 20 & 27: Busy Bodies Playgroup from 9:30-11:30 in the WAC clubroom, for ...
Zug International Women's Club.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... ZIWC's main aim is to provide a point of contact for social interaction and to offer support, friendship and information to newcomers. Our official language is English but we have over 50 nationalities represented of which over 30 per cent are Swiss! The club has weekly Wednesday ...
Zurich Comedy Club.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... 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 limit itself solely to comedy. Public productions run for two weeks in May and November at ...
Zurich International Women's Association.(Club News)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The Zurich International Women's Association was founded in 1985 and currently has 900 members from 70 countries. Interest groups are varied and include Middle Eastern dance, meditation, gardening, walking and hiking, mums& tots and Brockenhaus browsing. ...
Lloyd Jones Here at the End of the World We Learn to Dance.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The tango is a dance full of passion and emotion. Once you've danced it, you get addicted. The story takes place in both New Zealand and Buenos ...
Michael Scott The Magician.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This book picks up where last year's bestseller, The Alchemyst, left off, and is even more exciting. Twins Josh and Sophie are in Paris and ...
Cathcart & Klein Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These Harvard philosophy majors take you on a crash course of the great philosophical thinkers and ...
Melissa Marr Wicked Lovely.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Aislinn has a gift: she can see faeries, who usually stay invisible. Keenan is the faerie summer king and wishes Aislinn to become his ...
Charlie Croker Lost in Translation.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You cannot help but laugh out loud at this book, so beware of reading it in public! Inside you'll find a Japanese hotel sign that invites you to ...
Sean Penn Into the Wild.(English Books)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The breathtaking landscape, the wonderful soundtrack and the idea of leaving materialism behind make this film great. Played by Emile ...
Andy McNab Brute Force.(ON THE SHELF IN ZURICH)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Days after his car erupts in a ball of flame, Nick Stone narrowly cheats death a second time when a gunman opens fire on him from the back of a motorcycle. Who knows about his movements? Who wants him dead, and why? Stone's ...
Stewart O'Nan Songs for the Missing.(ON THE SHELF IN ZURICH)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Stewart O'Nan's latest offering opens with the suspense of a thriller and soon deepens into a family drama of loss. Songs for the Missing is a wrenching, heartfelt account of one family's quest to find their child. With a ...
Penguin Classics Collection (Various Titles).(ON THE SHELF IN ZURICH)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Luxury leather goods designer Bill Amberg has designed this leather-bound luxury collection of the following Penguin classics: The Great Gatsby, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Big Sleep, A Room With a ...