Switzerland Celebrates
The Swiss national holiday of August 1st marks 735 years since the founding of the Swiss Confederation. Specifically, that is, the birth of the Confederation in 1291 with the Rütli Pact.
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Centrepoint Members’ ArtWall Vernissage
It might be easy to overlook the artworks on display at our clubhouse with the flood of art-related activities in town. This month the ArtWall team organized a splendid exhibit of Centrepoint members’ creative efforts. More than 40 arts aficionados attended the Vernissage and Apero.
Elephants in Basel
For more than 130 years, elephants have been at the heart of Zoo Basel’s identity, reflecting the changing role of zoos in Europe from places of spectacle to institutions focused on conservation, breeding and animal welfare. Founded in 1874, Basel Zoo, known locally as the “Zolli,” initially focused on native European wildlife.