Swiss acknowledge importance of volunteers NZZ
Swiss President Moritz Leuenberger has praised Switzerland's numerous volunteers for their essential contribution to society. In a speech for the United Nations International Volunteer Day, Leuenberger said that unpaid work was a privilege and that individuals could make a difference.
Swiss Re's Economic Forum Focuses on Emerging Markets, Industry Outlook Insurance Journal
Swiss Re's recent Economic Forum noted the strong opportunities for insurance protection in emerging markets and a solid outlook for the insurance industry in 2007. The Forum, which began in Londo
Swiss Scientists Explore Partnerships in Florida RedNova
By Glenn Singer, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Dec. 5--From Herbert Hoover and Meyer Guggenheim to Renee Zellweger and Jewel, Switzerland can boast of scores of celebrities with Swiss ancestry.
Federer, Mauresmo recognized Fox Sports
Roger Federer and Amelie Mauresmo received the International Tennis Writers Association's Player of the Year and Ambassador for Tennis awards on Tuesday. Federer won both honors for the third consecutive year. The top-ranked Swiss star won a tour-high 12 titles in 2006, including three Grand Slams: Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and Australian Open. Mauresmo won her first major titles this season, at
IFRC seeks funds for typhoon victims in Philippines People's Daily
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on Tuesday appealed for 8. 8 million Swiss francs (about 7.3 million U.S. dollars) to help Typhoon victims in the Philippines.
Art Basel brings Swiss biotech executives to South Florida Miami Herald
Like the conversations at dozens of art soirees this week, the chatter among the European dignitaries gathered at a posh Coral Gables hotel centered around Basel, Switzerland.
Emergency appeal launched following Typhoon Durian AlertNet
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - Switzerland The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has launched an emergency appeal for 8.8 million Swiss francs ($7.3 million USD/€5.5 million) to support the Philippine National
Ecclestone, Schumacher, on Swiss rich list F1-Live.com
Ikea founder tops Switzerland's rich list Two high-profile Formula One personalities have appeared on the latest annual ranking of Switzerland's 300 richest people
Swiss Life sees premiums up 6%; affirms targets Market Watch
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Federer, Mauresmo receive tennis writers' awards Sports Illustrated
Roger Federer and Amelie Mauresmo received the International Tennis Writers Association's Player of the Year and Ambassador for Tennis awards on Tuesday.
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