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2011-02-07 13:08:55  Valais is far more than a prime location for winter resort fun as the Canton’s economy is both dynamic and accessible. Jean-Michel Cina, President of Valais Canton’s Government and head of its Economy, Energy and Territorial Department, invited Business Mir to his Sion offices for an exclusive interview on the challenges his Canton is about to face.

2011-02-07 12:25:28  In the vast world of timepieces, few brands can boast of being directed by a master watchmaker. François-Paul Journe is indeed a master – a real artisan specialised in antique watches – who has spent the past 30 years providing exclusive watches made with the utmost respect for the authentic tradition of watch making.

2011-02-07 12:03:49  Café des Artistes is one of Moscow’s hottest restaurants and features 4 to 6 art exhibits every year. The restaurant’s glittering clientele includes patrons ranging from artists to politicos, celebrities, ex-pats and tourists. Artists love to exhibit at Café des Artistes, where their works attract considerable attention from both Russian and international buyers. However, few people are aware that the man behind the restaurant’s success is Swiss restaurateur Dolf Michel.

2011-02-07 11:24:54  The beginning of a new year is the time for summing up the events of the previous 12 months. 2010 has been very eventful in terms of both political and economic relations between Russia and the West. Despite the traditional differences in areas such as human rights, freedom of speech, the Georgian conflict, etc., Russia and the West have established firm ties regarding common goals and interests, the first among which is the fight against terrorism.