April 01, 2005
Index
- Abyss yields a surprise.
- The sensitive car.
- Living in limbo: they are categorised as undocumented workers, illegal aliens, refugees gone underground, living and labouring in the "grey zone." These are human beings living on the edge of Swiss society, who number anywhere from between 50,000 and 300,000. Swiss News looks at illegal immigrants in Switzerland.
- Fashion of the time: Swiss watchmakers are maintaining their reputation for luxury watches and remain world market leaders in terms of export value. But they will be scouting out the foreign competition as Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Show kicks off at the Basel Messe, March 31 to April 7.
- The museum of horology: the Musee International d'Horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds is one of the best known watch museums in the Suisse Romande area--and with good reason.
- Managing wealth: how can you invest your money, other than bringing it to one or more banks? One answer could be what's known as a "multi manager". Here, Patrick Picenoni of Altrafin Ltd., tells Swiss News about the business he launched in Zurich four years ago.
- Swiss banking: past and present: Swiss News looks at Swiss private banking, a 500-year-old industry that endured centuries of change, and how it is dealing with new global dynamics.
- Swiss banking spokesman: Swiss News meets James Nason, head of international communications for the Swiss Banking Association, the trade associations for banks.
- The world of Miss Switzerland: halfway through her year as Miss Switzerland, Fiona Hefti talks to Swiss News about the experience, including traveling, championing good causes, pageant competitions and what it all means for her future.
- Babies welcome: Baby's Lounge, an inviting cafe in Geneva's Old Town, has become a popular hangout for mothers, fathers and their young children. Swiss News uncovers why this new venue is so inviting.
- What's on this month: your holiday. Switzerland.
- Going out this month: the Swiss guide to food and drink.
- Swiss cities art & architecture: the cultural and architectural highlights in 26 cities are the theme of 'Art & Architecture", a new brochure published by Switzerland Tourism. Here are some of its highlights.
- Swiss citizenship.
- Social welfare.
- Correction.
- American International Women's Club in Geneva.
- The Aupair Connection Zurich.
- Basel Childbirth Trust.
- English Speaking Club Zurich.
- International Men's Club Zurich.
- Toastmasters Club.
- Zurich Comedy Club.
- Zurich International Women's Association.
- The Davos clinics.
- Engineering acronyms.
- Steinfels La Maison du Vin.