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Army munitions to remain underwater Swiss army munitions dumped in lakes from the 1940s to the 1960s will not be retrieved as a recovery operation would be more dangerous than leaving them in place. The defence ministry and the cantons involved confirmed on Friday that bringing up the old shells and other munitions would be a risky exercise for the local population and contractors, with possible environmental damage also a concern. 01.02.2012 - 09:49 Switzerland braces for Siberian cold front As freezing weather creates havoc across much of Europe, temperatures in Switzerland could drop to -30 degrees Celsius at night this weekend. 31.01.2012 - 11:00 Disability assistance provides lifeline at home An assistance policy rolled out nationally from January 1 is a blessing that has been a long time coming for Swiss families affected by disability. 28.01.2012 - 17:13 Cantons struggle to house asylum seekers Finding temporary housing for an increased number of asylum seekers is causing a headache for local authorities, compounded by public anxiety and resistance. 26.01.2012 - 11:07 Scientists challenge Swiss food traditions Will legendary salty Swiss delicacies like Gruyere cheese, cervelas sausage and silserli bread ever be the same again? 24.01.2012 - 10:18 5,000 soldiers to guard WEF A record number of Swiss soldiers will be on duty at the World Economic Forum annual meeting. 21.01.2012 - 11:04 Calls for a minimum wage mount Switzerland may be a rich country, but there are still many “working poor” - people who work but are under the poverty line – a situation unions want to change. 23.01.2012 - 11:10 Wage war Does a legally fixed minimum wage still make sense in the current economic crisis? 17.01.2012 - 19:39 Care drain threatens needy countries Switzerland is facing a dearth of health workers, but nothing like the shortages in developing countries where doctors and nurses have left for better opportunities. 09.01.2012 - 10:59 Cooperatives: building blocks of democracy The United Nations has declared 2012 the International Year of Cooperatives, recognising an alternative economic model combining productivity and social responsibility. 09.01.2012 - 10:18 Snow buries many parts of the Alps Snow continued to fall over the weekend in many parts of Switzerland, with accumulated snowfall since Thursday reaching more than two metres in some parts of the country. 06.01.2012 - 10:53 With gusto Storm front Andrea, which hit Switzerland on Thursday and Friday, has caused havoc with train, road and plane travel. 02.01.2012 - 11:00 Gay parents discover limits of partnership More than 10,000 people have tied the partnership knot in Switzerland since a new law made civil partnerships possible for homosexual couples five years ago. 01.01.2012 - 17:58 Swiss make New Year's regulations On January 1, hundreds of new laws came into force. Most will have little effect on everyday life – the biggest changes are in the social security system. 30.12.2011 - 08:58 Wealthy Swiss try to beat the taxman Forget expensive perfume, forget PlayStations: this Christmas some lucky Swiss - even small children – received large houses in desirable areas, or fat share portfolios. 29.12.2011 - 20:34 Swiss acknowledge wartime “heroes” A chapter of Swiss history has been rewritten, clearing the names of people who helped smuggle refugees into Switzerland during the Second World War.

Travel & Culture

Beyeler sheds light on master of colour The Beyeler Foundation, one of Switzerland’s most visited museums, is paying tribute to the little-known – and many would say underrated – artist Pierre Bonnard. The works of the French painter are being shown in Switzerland for the first time since 1999. 02.02.2012 - 11:00 Dance competition draws stars for celebration The 2012 Prix de Lausanne international ballet competition culminates on February 5 with a gala to mark its 40th anniversary and celebrate a bright future. 28.01.2012 - 11:00 Who's who? Photographer Niklaus Spoerri shows us people we think we know, but something isn't right. 20.01.2012 - 14:26 Geneva to blow out 300 candles to Rousseau Geneva is this year celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of philosopher, writer and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau. More

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