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Group fights to preserve Swiss biodiversity

June 25, 2009 by Susan Misicka

Technicolor tubers: the ProSpecieRara world of vegetables

Technicolor tubers: the ProSpecieRara world of vegetables

What do blue potatoes, white strawberries and curly-haired pigs have in common? They’re all under the wing of ProSpecieRara, a Swiss foundation that strives to protect rare animals and plants from extinction. Now active for more than a quarter of a century, ProSpecieRara is as busy as ever. Its latest goal is to prevent 150 plant species from becoming “illegal” in Switzerland.

Read the whole story here:

http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/society/group-fights-to-preserve-swiss-biodiversity_117-1931540

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Zurich Zoo offers direct connections with animals

June 17, 2009 by Susan Misicka

Me and my new tarantula friend Sophie

Me and my new tarantula friend Sophie

With nearly 4,000 creatures living in the Zurich Zoo, it’s only natural that there are ample opportunities for visitors to connect with them. Yet some of the zoo’s programmes are quite unusual. For example, how about fixing and serving lunch for the penguins? Or letting a gentle tarantula help you brush away arachnophobia? Or getting married with primates as your witnesses?

Read the whole story here: http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/society/zurich-zoo-offers-direct-connections-with-animals_117-1885106

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Putting food on the table during tough times

June 11, 2009 by Susan Misicka

Ready to serve: the "Tischlein deck dich" team in Lucerne
Ready to serve: the “Tischlein deck dich” team in Lucerne

While many Swiss are concerned about job security, wage cuts and pension funds, people trapped in poverty remain in need of more immediate necessities.

Read the whole story here:
http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/front.html?siteSect=109&ty=st&sid=10797347&front=br

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New women’s guide keeps expats in the know

June 7, 2009 by Susan Misicka

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Whether you’re new in town or a long-time local, it’s not always easy to keep tabs on the latest hotspots and events. With that in mind, a company based in Vevey is busily doing the legwork and sharing the findings on its website, My Little Black Book. The goal is to reach women all over Switzerland.

Read the whole story here:

http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/society/new-women-s-guide-keeps-expats-in-the-know_117-1829802

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In the market for everything organic

June 3, 2009 by Susan Misicka

Zofingen is a great setting for an open-air market.

Zofingen is a great setting for an open-air market.

Heads swivel as the longhaired man pauses to peruse the glass bottles on display. Many rock stars might prefer beer or whisky, but it’s the
selection of fruit wines and liqueurs that have caught the eye of Chris von Rohr of Krokus. The vendors seem to hold their breath while passers-by murmur, “Is that who I think it is?”

Read the whole story here:  Bio Marché

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