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Sunshine takes its toll

This content was published on Jun 18, 2002 But the warm weather is not all good news: while many Swiss are enjoying the chance to swim in the rivers and lakes, others are suffering from the effects of the heat. “These high temperatures are not really unusual in Switzerland,” meteorologist Philippe Jeanneret told swissinfo. “But normally they occur later in the summer, in…

Swiss ambivalent about stem cell research

This content was published on Jun 18, 2002 Stem cell technology has been touted by many scientists as the way of finding cures to many diseases, especially degenerative ones such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. Researcher hope to modify stem cells, which don’t have a defined role, into specialised cells that could replace damaged ones But while the scientific and medical perspectives are mouth-watering,…

Gymnastics – more than a sport

This content was published on Jun 15, 2002 It is also a showpiece for Swiss traditions and in particular the central role clubs and associations have played in the history of the country. Belonging to an organisation is a particularly Swiss phenomenon, and many associations continue to have an important role, not just socially, but also politically and economically. There are an estimated…

New moves to promote eco-tourism

This content was published on Jun 13, 2002 Some participants at a one-day conference earlier this week in Wildhaus in the eastern Toggenburg region called the meeting a milestone in Switzerland’s long history as a tourist destination. It was the first time, they said, that government representatives and leading members of the tourist branch declared that nature protection had to become a key…

Centerpulse seeks buyer for non-core divisions

This content was published on Jun 12, 2002 On Wednesday the Zurich-based medical devices company said it wanted to concentrate on its core activities of orthopaedic, spine and dental implants and biologics. In a statement, the company reassured the 960 employees of the two divisions that they would be able to continue to work without disruption during the sale process. Centerpulse has appointed…

Roche hit with more legal problems

This content was published on Jun 11, 2002 The ruling, by a court in Los Angeles, found that Genentech had earned huge sums from drugs developed by researchers at the City of Hope cancer centre, and not passed on royalties to the centre. City of Hope had agreed to allow Genentech to patent the research in exchange for royalty payments. At issue in…

Diamond makes deep cuts in Ticino

This content was published on Jun 11, 2002 The company, based at Losone in canton Ticino, blamed a severe decline in orders for the measure. A social plan is being implemented for those affected. In a statement, Diamond said the current weakness of the telecommunications market and global mergers in the sector had contributed to the fall in demand. Fibre optic connectors The…

Biotech a job engine for area west of Zurich

This content was published on Jun 10, 2002 Ten kilometers or so and several used car dealerships from the heart of Zurich, in a place called Schlieren is an emerging biotech alley, dubbed “The Biotech Center Zurich”. Except for their fresh coats of paint, its building do not really stand out among the new 24-hour bakery-cum-gas stations, fitness centers, and industrial buildings in…

Swiss plagued by poor literacy

This content was published on Jun 10, 2002 Presenting the findings on Monday, the federal office for culture said tackling illiteracy had to be treated as a political priority. Deputy director Christoph Reichenau told a news conference that nine per cent of the population and 63 per cent of foreigners had only basic reading skills. “The problem is that in our well-developed country…

Swiss savour sushi as Japan warms up

This content was published on Jun 9, 2002 “There is a lot of interest in Japan, especially among young people,” says Masayuki Ninomiya, professor of Japanese studies at the University of Geneva. He is not referring to the Japanese football side, but rather reflecting on the growing fascination with a country that many Swiss admire for reasons beyond sushi and “mangas” (cartoons). “The…

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