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Muslim cemeteries seen as 'long-term investments'
Thursday, 17 May, 2012Switzerland’s tendency to allow cantons or towns to decide certain issues sometimes makes for piece-meal solutions, and such is the case with special sections of cemeteries for different religions. The oldest “Muslim” cemetery was established in 1978 in Geneva’s Petit- Saconnex, after local Muslims came to an agreement with local officials. Though not without controversy, many cities have since found solutions to allow special burials, with Lucerne being one of the last major cities to do so. WRS’s Tony Ganzer reports that the Muslim cemetery there has been only moderately used so far, but that might not be a problem.
Thursday, 17 May, 2012Switzerland’s tendency to allow cantons or towns to decide certain issues sometimes makes for piece-meal solutions, and such is the case with special sections of cemeteries for different religions. The oldest “Muslim” cemetery was established in 1978 in Geneva’s Petit- Saconnex, after local Muslims came to an agreement with local officials. Though not without controversy, many cities have since found solutions to allow special burials, with Lucerne being one of the last major cities to do so. WRS’s Tony Ganzer reports that the Muslim cemetery there has been only moderately used so far, but that might not be a problem.
Using the Internet consumes eight percent of country's electricity
Wednesday, 16 May, 2012According to a study from the Federal Office of the Environment, the Internet consumes a whopping eight percent of all the electricity used in Switzerland. WRS’s Alex Helmick chats with Michel Monteil, head of the Waste Recovery and Treatment Section at the Environment Office, about what everyday web surfers can do to reduce consumption:
Wednesday, 16 May, 2012According to a study from the Federal Office of the Environment, the Internet consumes a whopping eight percent of all the electricity used in Switzerland. WRS’s Alex Helmick chats with Michel Monteil, head of the Waste Recovery and Treatment Section at the Environment Office, about what everyday web surfers can do to reduce consumption:
Parties put squeeze on family reunification
Wednesday, 16 May, 2012The squeeze on family reunification for foreigners in Switzerland is getting tighter. It’s estimated about half the country’s immigration occurs this way. A new law clamped down on it four years ago. But now right wing parties want more. Even the Christian Democrats, a party that styles itself as a defender of family rights, is calling for stricter rules. Meanwhile the official watchdogs keep barking “watch out!” WRS’s Lucas Chambers reports:
Wednesday, 16 May, 2012The squeeze on family reunification for foreigners in Switzerland is getting tighter. It’s estimated about half the country’s immigration occurs this way. A new law clamped down on it four years ago. But now right wing parties want more. Even the Christian Democrats, a party that styles itself as a defender of family rights, is calling for stricter rules. Meanwhile the official watchdogs keep barking “watch out!” WRS’s Lucas Chambers reports:
'Greece is just the canary in the mine'
Wednesday, 16 May, 2012The political elite of Greece is preparing to form an interim government today, ahead of a new nationwide vote in around a month’s time. The meeting comes after days of coalition talks failed to deliver a new government. In elections 10 days ago, a majority of Greeks backed political parties which had taken a stand against austerity measures. But European leaders say they’ll cut off funding to Athens if voters reject the external bailout deals. That could mean effective bankruptcy for Greece and an almost inevitable exit from the euro. WRS’s Pete Forster spoke to Yanis Varoufakis, a Greek political economist who’s written extensively about the eurozone and on globalization:
Wednesday, 16 May, 2012The political elite of Greece is preparing to form an interim government today, ahead of a new nationwide vote in around a month’s time. The meeting comes after days of coalition talks failed to deliver a new government. In elections 10 days ago, a majority of Greeks backed political parties which had taken a stand against austerity measures. But European leaders say they’ll cut off funding to Athens if voters reject the external bailout deals. That could mean effective bankruptcy for Greece and an almost inevitable exit from the euro. WRS’s Pete Forster spoke to Yanis Varoufakis, a Greek political economist who’s written extensively about the eurozone and on globalization:
