Summer camps a la Suisse

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Summer camps are not exclusive to Americans as the Swiss have come up with their own interesting variations on the summer camp. Switzerland's summer camps offer language courses, aside from the usual sport and adventure activities. Environmental awareness, creative arts and computer classes are also offered in the Swiss summer camps. Enrollees' ages usually range from 10-17 years old, while tennis camps accept participants as young as eight years old.

United States, Strategy & planning, Summer Camps, Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds), Recreation, Camps, Camps (Recreation), Language camps

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Switzerland's Irish links

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Ties between Ireland and Switzerland go as far back as the seventh century when the Irish monk Gallus settled in the valley of the Steinach to help strengthen Christianity in Europe. The two countries have continued to enjoy good relations until the present day. Switzerland has a small resident Irish community and a good number of active expatriate associations. Trade, investment and passenger traffic between the two countries are also significant.

Ireland, Swiss foreign relations, Irish foreign relations

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South Africa's women in Berne

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Ruth Mompati, a native South African, was named Ambassador to Switzerland in Sep 1996. The exiled teacher turned Chairperson of the African National Congress worked with Nelson Mandela and had always known that South Africa would one day be free from apartheid. Her diplomatic plans include bringing in more investors to her newly democratized country, creating employment, improving health care and providing housing for the poor majority.

Officials and employees, South Africa, Social policy, African National Congress, Women diplomats, Mompati, Ruth

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