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The house where jazz means more than music

«Funky Claude» Nobs and Jean-Paul Marquis help fight the fire at Montreux Casino. Blame it on Zappa. Montreux 1971. (© Alain Bettex) Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Montreux Jazz Festival, the National Museum of Zurich has opened a memorabilia exhibition mainly focused on its founder, the legendary Claude Nobs (1936-2013). With a carefully selected set of objects, videos and sounds, "Montreux. Jazz Since 1967" gives form to one of the richest immaterial treasures of humanity. Before organising his first humble festival in 1967, Nobs had begun meeting established and promising performers while working as an accountant in the tourism office of Montreux, then a sleepy holiday destination by Lake Geneva with barely more than 15,000 souls. His transformation into the larger-than-life personality who was arguably the very soul of the festival, catering to all the artists’ whims, came as the festival expanded its scope to embrace a large range of musical trends and styles. Nobs is “Funky Claude” in the lyrics of Deep Purple’s classic “Smoke on the Water”, inspired by an episode when the Montreux Casino bued down during a Frank Zappa show. More than funky, Nobs was amazin SWI swissinfo...

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Organ donation: direct democracy and the law

Could the model of presumed consent put an end to the lack of organ donations in Switzerland? Following the launch of a popular initiative, opinions are deeply divided. (Keystone) Every adult who dies should automatically become an organ donor: that’s the idea behind a Swiss people’s initiative. However, two doctors who have increased the number of donations in canton Ticino describe the scheme as a dangerous shortcut. “But where’s his soul now?” “We agree in principle with donating the organs of our loved one, but that would tu him into a giraffe in his next life; therefore we can’t give our consent.” Those are two of the various Idea that Sebastiano Martinoli and Roberto Malacrida, doctors and former university professors in Italian-speaking Switzerland, have heard over the past 30 years when campaigning for more organ donations. Although both retired from intensive and emergency medicine a few years ago, their influence in Ticino can still be felt. Thanks to their pioneering work, the canton rose from the bottom of the donor list in Switzerland to the top. "The cult of the integrity of the body is more ancient than any law", says Sebastiano Martinoli, the former SWI swissinfo...

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Swiss licence fee vote: the demands and potential consequences

The No Billag initiative would radically transform the Swiss media landscape (Keystone) On March 4, the Swiss will vote on getting rid of the compulsory radio and television licence fee. If they say yes, Switzerland will become the first country in Europe to abolish the bulk of its public-service broadcasting. What are the arguments and what is at stake? Supporters of the “No Billag” initiative say the media market would become more open and competitive, benefiting consumers. The govement and parliament on the other hand argue it would harm, among other things, the quality and plurality of the media, which they say is essential in a country with direct democracy. The No Billag name comes from the company charged with billing consumers for their use of services from the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), swissinfo.ch’s parent company. What is the initiative demanding? A change to Article 93exteal link of the Swiss constitution, which covers radio and television. If the initiative is accepted, from January 1, 2019, the govement will no longer be able to collect a licence fee. The initiative also precludes govement subsidies of radio and television stations, sayi SWI swissinfo...

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How two countries handle illness prevention

For many in the US and Switzerland, cost conces and lack of understanding of the benefits of regular screenings and lifestyle changes are barriers to preventive medicine. (Keystone) Preventing or addressing an early-stage medical condition is a big piece of the health care puzzle. But the practice is sporadic in both the US and Switzerland. In our previous articles on American and Swiss health care, much of the focus has been on the costs, consequences, and construction of health care delivery systems in the US and Switzerland. That’s to say, we’ve mostly worried about the particulars of a patient getting treatment for conditions. But health care is not just provided once a condition is diagnosed, or an injury needs treatment. Health care in Switzerland and the US: In this ongoing series, swissinfo.ch will answer questions from readers about the two systems and their intersections. Ask a question of your own at the bottom of this story. (swissinfo.ch) Preventive medicine is also a big piece of the puzzle. Health care screenings, vaccinations or education campaigns all add to a longer view of health care delivery. It’s not just about visiting a doctor for treatment; SWI swissinfo...

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The bone-picker that was a ghost in Switzerland

The largest bird in the Alps, the bearded vulture was exterminated in the 19th century and is a vulnerable species today. Starting in 1986, bearded vultures were reintroduced in Austria, Switzerland, Italy and France; now there are roughly 200 in the Alps, and the population is doing well. In Switzerland, there are about a dozen breeding pairs. It goes by other misnomers like the horse vulture, chamois vulture, or, most commonly, lamb vulture – highlighting the myth that the bird was powerful enough to attack these animals. “By the end of the 19th century it was deliberately decimated and finally exterminated in Switzerland for competitive reasons, due to ignorance and because bounties were paid for shooting them,” according to the species profile by the Swiss Oithological Instituteexteal link. In fact, the bird is not predatory. It feeds instead on the carrion and even the bones of dead chamois, ibex, and perhaps cattle or sheep that died while out to pasture. Raphaël Arlettazexteal link, head of conservation biology at the University of Be, is especially fond of bearded vultures. “It’s fantastic to observe them because they are very curious – sometimes they fly five SWI swissinfo...

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Why the Swiss are experts at predicting avalanches

Avalanche observers lea how to check the profile of the snowpack to see how it has changed over the winter and look for weak layers (swissinfo.ch) It may seem quite a leap from studying snowflakes with a magnifying glass to forecasting one of the greatest natural threats in the Alps, but the step is part of how Switzerland manages avalanches. The approach could soon win coveted Unesco cultural heritage status. “What happens to fresh snow when it lands?” asks Gian Darms, an instructor at the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF)exteal link in Davos. Knee-deep in powder, his pupils stare blankly at each other. Whirring chairlifts can be heard in the distance. “The arms of the crystals break off,” a bespectacled participant finally replies. “Well done,” says Darms. The group of men in ski gear are standing in a snowfield just below the 2,692-metre Weissfluhjochexteal link peak in southeast Switzerland. The eight students on today’s avalanche refresher courseexteal link – a mix of ski lift and communal employees and interested individuals – belong to SLF’s long-established avalanche observer networkexteal link. Since 1945, when SLF took over the job from SWI swissinfo...

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The Swiss chef who became the world's best

With numerous Michelin stars under his belt, Swiss cook Daniel Humm is the head chef and one of the owners of the best restaurant in the world, according to an influential 2017 ranking. He took his first steps towards becoming a professional chef at age 14, and now lives and works in the United States. The Eleven Madison Park restaurant in New York was chosen for the top spot in the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurantsexteal link in 2017. The ranking is a highly regarded rival to the Michelin Guide, and describes Humm’s fine dining experience as “the perfect partnership of outstanding hospitality and exquisite food in an iconic setting”. Humm was bo in 1976 in canton Aargau. After completing his professional training at a large hotel in Zurich, he worked at the 3-Michelin star 'Restaurant Pont de Brent' near Montreux, canton Vaud. He was just 24 years old when he received his first Michelin star. He was working as the head chef at 'Gasthaus zum Gupf' in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden. In 2003 he moved to San Francisco, where he won numerous awards for his cooking. And in 2006 he took over running the Eleven Madison Park restaurant in New York. Five years later it was awarded SWI swissinfo...

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Swiss football: punching above its weight or Europe’s punching bag?

Playing to a vanished audience: Basel's Valentin Stocker celebrates. (Keystone) As the Swiss national team goes from strength to strength in preparing for the World Cup in Russia, we dig into the numbers to explore the struggles of the domestic league. On the surface, Swiss football is enjoying something of a purple patch. The national side ‘Die Nati’ (unfortunately pronounced ‘Nazi’) has qualified for the fourth World Cup running, and will fly to Russia in summer with what’s widely acknowledged as its finest generation in years. The team currently sits eighth in the FIFA world rankings. Meanwhile, domestic powerhouse FC Basel (winners of the Swiss Super League for the past eight years) qualified in December for the last 16 of Europe’s Champions League, racking up wins along the way against Manchester United and Benfica. A “brilliant” achievement not just for the club, but for Swiss football generally, said CEO Jean-Paul Brigger at the time. But how reflective are these achievements of the state of Swiss soccer at home? How does the Super League stack up against the championships of the European nations around it? The Alpine legacy of Switzerland – which has fostered sports f SWI swissinfo...

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SIHH sharpens contrast with Baselworld in battle of the watch fairs

Watches on display at the SIHH fair last year (Keystone) When Fabienne Lupo, who runs the Salon Inteational de la Haute Horlogerie watch fair in Geneva, says its ambition is “to become a kind of Davos of watchmaking”, this is not just an airy ambition of hers. By comparing SIHHexteal link, which opened this week, to the World Economic Forumexteal link at Davos, with its political and corporate heavyweight guests and policy-setting discussions, Lupo is continuing the polarisation between her more exclusive fair and Baselworldexteal link, the commercial engine of the watch world. Part of this ambition is about SIHH’s exhibitors, which already include Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre. (SIHH started as luxury group Richemont’s riposte to Basel.) The exhibitors have become more prestigious this year with the defection of high-end maison Hermès from Baselworld. In 2017, Ulysse Nardin moved to SIHH after almost 35 years, and chief executive Patrick Pruniaux is confident the shift was good: “I really like the fact that the audience is more selectu2009.u2009.u2009.u2009SIHH gives a greater focus on content and on high-level watchmaking.” Another means of distinction is trying to engage att SWI swissinfo...

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Does a minority rule Switzerland?

Many Swiss citizens prefer to sit and watch. Why isn't tuout in regular votes and elections not higher? ( Salvatore Vinci / 13 Photo) Switzerland is often regarded inteationally as a model of functioning democracy. But a closer look shows that Swiss democracy is far from perfect. The “rule of all” tus out to be the “rule of some”. It is September 24, 2017, a “voting Sunday” as we say here in Switzerland. Voters have the final say on a crucial reform of the old age pension system. This is a topic that will conce everyone, sooner or later. Over the course of the day it becomes apparent that the proposed reform isn’t getting a majority of votes and is going down to defeat. But the real letdown begins to be felt late in the evening, when the last municipalities send in their tallies to the election authorities. Sad but true: only 47.2% of eligible voters took the time to vote. Over half the country’s citizens either had no opinion, or stayed away from the polls for other reasons. Downside of Swiss democracy Switzerland ranks first inteationally as regards the number of popular votes held. But even with its world record of 620 national votes (as of 2017), model democrac SWI swissinfo...

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