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 Tests in Alsace using genetically modified rootstocks were given the go-ahead by the French agriculture ministry last week.
The tests, by the National Agricultural Research Institute (INRA), will begin in Colmar, Alsace, in the autumn, with the intention of understanding whether GM rootstocks can halt the spread of fanleaf degeneration, or fanleaf virus.
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Sunday, May 07 @ 03:01:09 MST (1990)
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Nested in the heart of the numerous vineyards, Ribeauville stands amid the valley, surrounded by the three castles of Ribeauvillé: The Haut Ribeaupierre, built in the top of the mountain more than eight centuries ago symbolised the power and strength of the seigniories. Maintained till the fifteenth century, the circular keep remains.
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Tuesday, April 11 @ 08:41:12 MST (2300)
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| Obernai is like nearby Rosheim directly dependent on the Emperor. It was in fact, fortified by a double belt of protective walls and towers, still visible from the shade of the linden-lined avenues. Before even entering the city, the tourist, pacific and modern besieger, can make out the tiled roofs, pointed gables, pinnacles and bell-towers…
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Monday, April 10 @ 09:20:04 MST (2241)
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| In the heart of the seventh century, Adalric, duke and sovereign of Alsace and feudatory warrior, known for its inner violence and lack of self control, murdered St Germain, abbot of Grandval in Montbeliard. In order to expiate his guilt, he built a monastery.
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Sunday, April 02 @ 14:38:50 MST (3081)
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| This castle, the largest one on this side of the Vosges Mountains, dominates fiercely
the Alsatian valley. It was built on a site that had been much favoured for centuries.
Celts and Roman Gauls did indeed established military outpost there.
Stauffenberg was its long time name…
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Sunday, April 02 @ 14:27:49 MST (2753)
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For a long while now, Strasbourg has focused heavily on sport. An essential component of the social fabric, sport in Strasbourg concerns more than 220 sporting associations and 53.000 license holders for 66 registered sports.
Sports activities, along with the media attention and the values that they engender, all contribute to boosting the national and international reputation of the city and its urban community.
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Saturday, March 11 @ 08:24:39 MST (2275)
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Created in 1998, the contest Riesling of the world takes place in Strasbourg, the capital of one of the best wine growing region :Alsace in the north east part of France
An international jury composed of wine professionals (oenologists, wine waiters, cellar masters, wine makers and tasters)is submitted a wide range of throughout the world wines.
Over 500 riesling wines are tasted. Each one has its own flavour, diversity, richness garanted by the multiple place of production.
this conquest meets the very demanding standards approved by the International Wine Office
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Tuesday, February 28 @ 12:01:17 MST (2295)
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JANUARY
• 23-27, Strasbourg First part of Parliamentary Assembly session
• 27, Cannes (France) Launch event for the "Culinary Heritage book" (French version) at the Gourmet Media World Festival 2006
• 30, Brussels 2+2/3+3 (Coe/OSCE) High Level meeting
• 30 to 1 February, Strasbourg Conference "Integrated Youth Policies in Europe - needs for disadvantaged neighbourhoods"
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Tuesday, February 28 @ 11:06:57 MST (1955)
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