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Aug
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Until recently I knew nothing about the dolphins and whales living in the Mediterranean. Then in July I accompanied the Swiss marine mammal conservation organisation "OceanCare" on a research journey through the so-called Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean marine mammals. I discovered a lot I didn't expect to find. (swissinfo, Michele Andina)
Aug
12
Aug
12
Bern's Historical Museum is hosting a special exhibition on Charles the Bold and Burgundian life during his time. For ten days the museum's grounds in the Swiss capital are being transformed into a medieval encampment, where doctors have their own ways of curing people and knights risk their lives in jousting tournaments.
(swissinfo, Michele Andina)
With the Olympics underway, everyone hopes that the air quality in Beijing will not adversely affect the athletes' performance. A questionable asthma test has stirred controversy inside the Swiss Olympic team. (SF/swissinfo)
Aug
8
Aug
8
This summer, Switzerland's biggest ever youth environmental protection camp was held outside Bern. The week - organised by the conservation organisation pro natura – offered children from all over the country various ecological activities, boat tours and treasure hunts. (swissinfo, Michele Andina)
A butcher from Kirchberg near the Swiss capital Bern fulfilled a childhood dream a few years ago when he adopted two big cats – both leopard/panther hybrids. Now that the felines are older, the male has become too aggressive to play with. (SF/swissinfo)
In the summer months, the region around the Swiss resort town of Interlaken turns into a giant outdoor fun park. Tens of thousands of tourists, many of them young people, come here for the thrill of adventure sport. Journalist Justin Häne tried canyoning for the first time. (swissinfo, Raffaella Rossello/Justin Häne)
The Swiss are very efficient recyclers. Metal, glass and paper are collected and disposed of separately from other waste. Small metal parts though still end up with the ordinary rubbish. Now, in times of increasing metal prices, the industry is finding ways to collect even the smallest parts they can find. (SF1)
Animals kept in captivity are safe from extinction, but their social behaviour often changes: three years ago at Basel Zoo a young gorilla male became a father at the age of six. The unusual event – in the wild fatherhood never occurs before 12 – was proven by a paternity test earlier this year. (swissinfo, Raffaella Rossello)
150 tonnes of fish are caught annually by the eight full-time professional fishermen working on Switzerland's Lake Biel. swissinfo spent a day on the lake with Silvano Solca. He's been fishing there for 20 years, working up to 14 hours per day in summer. (swissinfo, Julie Hunt)
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Jul
24
Over 23,000 scouts and 2,000 leaders and helpers have set up camp in the Linth plane between lakes Zurich and Walen. The national scout camp is the only event bringing together all Swiss scouting groups and it takes place only once every 14 years. (SF1)
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If you are a Lord of the Rings fan, you will probably like this!
Aug
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A really well-rounded video that takes you back into Switzerland's past!
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This guy looks nothing like Dustin Hoffmann and I saw no dentists lurking in the background ;-))
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LOL'd Homes for people on the go - swissinfo and said
Not just service, but decent taste too! A winning combination.
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LOL'd Birdman of the Swiss Alps - swissinfo and said
I think it must be a tie for craziness with the base-jumping guy...
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