21.08.2008 | Announcement
Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site
The World Heritage Committee has decided on Juli 7th in Quebec City (Canada) to add to the UNESCO's World Heritage List, the property comprising an area of more than 300 km2 around Piz Sardona, straddling the cantonal borders of St. Gallen, Glarus and Graubünden.
24.06.2008 | Announcement
Year Of Planet Earth Commemorative Gold Coin
Swissmint, the Swiss Federal Mint, has dedicated this year's commemorative CHF 50.- gold coin to the International Year of Planet Earth.
14.02.2008 | Announcement
International Year of Planet Earth 2008-2010
The United Nations General Assembly, meeting in New York, has proclaimed the year 2008 to be the United Nations International Year of Planet Earth. The Year's activities will span the three years 2007-2009.