Whether you're looking for news from our little corner of the world, or Swiss World Wide News (through swissinfo.ch), or "exclusive" Swiss Center video courtesy of YouTube - you've come to the right spot.
Alphorns and dulcimer played in Shanghai
August 12, 2010
On 12 August it is Switzerland’s turn to be officially welcomed by the People’s Republic of China.
This is at the Expo 2010 in the presence of current President of the Confederation Doris Leuthard.
They're Here!!
July 15, 2010
The Knabenmusik der Stadt St. Gallen (Youth Concert Band from St. Gallen, Switzerland) arrived at the Turner Hall of Monroe in full force Wednesday afternoon to meet their host families for a 3-day stay.
Save history--Save the Swiss Barn
July 8, 2010
The Cantilevered forebay bank barn, also called in the US, the Switzer barn has its roots in Canton Graubunden in the Eastern end of Switzerland.
Its alpine history is that of high mountain grazing and demonstrates the formation prototype of the Cantilevered forebay bank barn. In German language the term is stallscheune mit freitragende laube.
Getting Out of Dodge: The IRS and Offshore Accounts
June 26, 2010
In a historic move, the Swiss Parliament recently overturned the country's long tradition of bank secrecy, paving the way for the Switzerland's government to release to the Internal Revenue Service the names of some 4,500 UBS AG customers suspected of evading U.S. taxes.
The Wall Street Journal: Article by Laura Saunders
Historic Win
June 16, 2010
The upset of the tournament as the Swiss hand Spain only their second loss in their last 50 international matches. Switzerland haven't given up a World Cup goal since 1994!
Swiss Army visits Swiss Center on Fathers Day
June 16, 2010
Welcome to Switzerland at the Swiss Center of North America
May 14, 2010
We had a wonderful visit with Mirko Capodanno of Switzerland Tourism, Tobias Matter of Titlis Rotair, Dorie Schurmann of Basel, Marianne Aebi of Bern, and Dan Guenther of Rail Europe. Thank you from the Swiss Center of North America.
Check out our YouTube welcome.
Swiss Jodeling Reinvents Itself
May 12, 2010
As the Swiss yodelling association celebrates its 100th anniversary, the status of this form of traditional singing in Switzerland is unclear.
While for some observers it is the symbol of the past and a vector of clichés, others see it as an evolving art that is perfectly respectable and part of the world music club.
Switzerland presents its wares at Shanghai Expo
May 8, 2010
People like the image of Heidiland. “The Swiss have the real advantage in that our country is considered beautiful, a country of mountains, even if there are the clichés of chocolate and watches etc... but people will see straight away that there’s more than just Heidi, there’s also high tech.”
Switzerland: Welcome to our World
May 6, 2010
For months now, Switzerland’s central bank has stood in the way and held its currency down.
Middle class struggle to stay afloat, says study
May 5, 2010
Four out of ten middle-class families in Switzerland find it hard to make ends meet every month and are unable to save, a survey has found.
Refugee repatriation debate rears its head
May 5, 2010
Repatriating rejected asylum seekers has become a thorny issue for Switzerland with some countries reluctant to take back their citizens.
Swiss and U.S. Officials Advocate Clean Technology
April 13, 2010
Swiss President Doris Leuthard is in Washington, D.C. talking about clean technology. She is greeted by U.S. President Barack Obama before a dinner at the Washington Convention Center during the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC, on April 12, 2010.
Swiss Center Reception in Monroe, WI
April 2, 2010
Turner Hall in Monroe was the place to be March 25th as area Swiss and Swiss enthusiasts celebrated a year of success for the Swiss Center of North America.
Play Helvetiq and Learn About Switzerland
April 1, 2010
What's the Matterhorn called in French? How long is the Swiss president's term of office? What is the Swiss folk sport that resembles baseball? No idea? Enter Helvetiq.
Swiss Center Appoints Two New Board Members
April 1, 2010
The Swiss Center of North America, announces the appointment of Keri Douglas and Ed Brand to its Board of Directors.
Film tip: Die Frau mit den 5 Elefanten
December 17, 2009
Currently on at Swiss cinemas is a film that fits well with Pro Helvetia’s Moving Words programme, which focuses on translation. The film is entitled Die Frau mit den 5 Elefanten» (the woman with the five elephants).
Enjoy the Noggelers
December 8, 2009
Guests of the Swiss Center enjoyed the Noggelers Carnival Band aboard the Spirit of Chicago. You can enjoy too!
Swiss Center of North America Receives Grant for the Red Bench Program
December 8, 2009
New Glarus, Wisconsin, The Swiss Center of North America announces it has received a grant from the Dr. Fred W. and Alice J. Kundert Charitable Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc.
Swiss Center of North America Appoints Three New Board Members
December 4, 2009
The Swiss Center of North America, announces the appointment of Tom Hefty, Frimmel Smith and Russell Whitacre.
Swiss Center Staff featured in Brava Magazine
December 3, 2009
Beth and Connie help make New Glarus "A Woman's World".
Swiss Center featured in Midwest Culture Newsletter
October 13, 2009
The Swiss Center if featured in the latest cultural mailing from the Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago.
Photos Needed!
October 9, 2009
Milwaukee author is looking for photographs of Swiss in Greater Milwaukee from 1835 to the present. Can you help?
Former Governor Thompson Continues Swiss Center Support
October 2, 2009
Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy G. Thompson continues his support of the Swiss Center by serving on Emeritus Board of Directors.
The New Swiss Center Website
August 1, 2009
In recognition of Swiss National Day, the Swiss Center of North America proudly introduces its new website: www.theswisscenter.org
The Sister Republics Exhibit
August 1, 2009
The Swiss Center of North America has been chosen as the permanent home
to The Sister Republics Exhibit, commemorating the long relationship
between two of the world's oldest democracies. This gift was made
possible by the Library of Congress, and the CIBA-Geigy Corporation
with the assistance of the Cultural Affairs Office of the Embassy of
Switzerland.
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