today's headlines
Berne's bearpit gets a major makeover 22/04/2008
Things are looking up for bears in the Swiss capital Berne, which is famous for both these big, furry animals and the less than ideal conditions in which they are kept. read more
Basel show highlights Homer's impact 21/04/2008
Discover the roots of western civilisation at Basel's Homer exhibition. read more
Zurich unplugged 16/04/2008
Tune into Tuesday with local acoustic artists read more
Swiss twin authors take on Europe with Indian bestseller 10/04/2008
The Guptara twins have already proven two heads are better than one when it comes to writing a bestseller. read more
Brooklyn tenor overcomes cold in Zurich staging of 'Tosca' 07/04/2008
Two of opera's venerated statesmen captivated the crowd in a Zurich staging of ''Tosca,'' despite imperfect performances by the orchestra and title role. read more
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- Welcome to Expatica Switzerland The Labour and Finance Market abroad survey, by admin 23/04/2008 14:07
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word of the day : excentrique / der Exzentriker
meaning : eccentric
phrase of the day : Pouvez-vous me passer l'eau? / Könnten Sie mir bitte das Wasser reichen?
meaning : Could you pass the water please?
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