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Swiss exhibit focuses on Jackson Pollock, known to millions as 'Jack the Dripper' 08/05/2008

If there had been charts for painters, Jackson Pollock would likely have made it to the top. Millions have heard of ''Jack the Dripper,'' but only a fraction saw his pictures and realized his ''dripping technique'' had revolutionized modern pictorial art. read more

Cinema Reviews : 8 - 15 May 2008 08/05/2008

In this week's Expatica cinema section - in collaboration with Picturenose - James Drew reviews the "epic" 'Mongol', "tasteless comedy" in 'Teeth', and the "predictable" 'What Happens in Vegas....' read more

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

Cinema Reviews : 17 - 23 April 2008 17/04/2008

In this week's Expatica cinema section - in collaboration with Picturenose - James Drew reviews 'Funny Games US ', 'The Ruins', 'Street Kings ' and Woody Allen's dark, moody 'Cassandra's Dream'. read more

Zurich unplugged 16/04/2008

Tune into Tuesday with local acoustic artists read more

It really is more fun than it looks!

Activities such as snowshoe hiking and cross-country skiing have always seemed to me like a particularly strange European idea of 'fun' - but I'll try anything once.

Easy entertaining: Swiss-style

Impress your guests with your knowledge of Swiss specialties, and save time and energy by hosting your next dinner party with simple local favourites. This month expatica shows you how to roast raclette – the Valais way.

Basel, a pocket-sized metropolis with style

Basel regards itself as a world metropolis. This city with its rich history on the bend of the Rhine boasts Switzerland's tallest building, the Messeturm at 105 metres.

Keeping fit the Swiss way

Switzerland offers unparalleled opportunities for sports throughout the year, providing the perfect slopes and landscape for all activities.

Warming up to mountain life

Editor Anna Tuson discovers the high-life in a small town

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word of the day : triporteur / das Transportrad

meaning : carrier tricycle

phrase of the day : Je peux avoir l'eau s'il vous plaît? / Könnte ich bitte das Wasser haben?

meaning : May I have some water, please?

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