Electoral reform in France reignites old conflicts in New Caledonia
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Swiss linguist Jean Rohleder had to interrupt his work in New Caledonia owing to violent rioting. He explains what's really behind the protests.
The Council of the Swiss Abroad says yes to more democratic elections
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The delegates have approved a project for more direct elections. New electoral constituencies sparks debate, as does the decision to hold the Congress only every four years.
Swiss distiller creates world’s best vodka in Cape Verde
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From Appenzell to an island in the Atlantic: how José Steiner shifted careers to become an award-winning vodka distiller.
How Swiss-designed wigs make their way from Bali to the big screen
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In Bali, Swiss expat Orlando Bassi makes handmade wigs for Hollywood and Broadway – so successfully that he can afford to pay two butlers.
Illegal adoptions from Sri Lanka: ‘These wounds do not heal’
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Strangers in their own country: a study shows for the first time the consequences for Sri Lankan children adopted in Switzerland.
Old and sad: what if I never become a grandparent?
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The declining birth rate also has an impact on the older generation: in some families, hopes for a grandchild remain unfulfilled.
