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Airports given new 50-year operating licences

This content was published on May 30, 2001 The cabinet extended the licences despite protests from communities in the vicinity of Zurich airport, which have long complained about noise pollution. They had argued that only provisional licences should be awarded, and for much shorter periods. Responding to those complaints, the cabinet laid down new limits on noise caused by the airports, reducing the…

A stroll through Ticino – 240 million years ago

This content was published on May 29, 2001 People come to Monte San Giorgio to admire the well-preserved villages clinging to the mountainsides, walk through the verdant forests or stay at a modern health spa overlooking Lake Lugano. The English-language brochure to the local sites says the picturesque village of Meride on Monte San Giorgio’s southern slope, is “surrounded by fertile fields and…

Housing construction market weakens

This content was published on May 28, 2001 Compared to the first quarter of 2000, construction fell three per cent in the first three months of the current year to 7,100 completed units. However, the number of units under construction increased by one per cent to 35,300. And practically all communities saw an increase in units under construction, especially those with populations between…

Novartis plans to dominate US cancer drug market

This content was published on May 27, 2001 Analysts believe the drug, which is used to treat chronic myeloid leukaemia, has a market potential of around $400 million (Sfr710 million). In an interview with the French language “Dimanche.ch”, David Epstein, head of Novartis’ cancer research unit, said the company was ready to make a big impact on the American market. “Up until now,…

Berg bids for top businesswoman title

This content was published on May 27, 2001 Although German-born, Berg, went through high school education in Switzerland before studying Business Administration at the University of St Gallen. “I’ve always found business interesting,” Berg told swissinfo. “That comes from my family background as both my parents were entrepreneurs, they had their own businesses. If you come in touch with this sort of environment…

Chestnuts provide food for thought in Ascona

This content was published on May 25, 2001 Organisers of the conference insist that the importance of the chestnut tree and the edible fruit it bears should not be underestimated. “Chestnuts are important throughout the whole Mediterranean,” said Ursula Heiniger of the Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL. “For some countries the nut is economically important as an export, while for others the tree…

Fears raised over baby-making technology

This content was published on May 25, 2001 Professor Thomas Hoban, from North Carolina State University, said governments in Europe and the United States had failed to get to grips with the immense implications of genetic science. Hoban, who has researched how the new technologies will affect society, said the issue which caused him most concern was scientists’ ability to modify human evolution.…

The islands of Switzerland

This content was published on May 25, 2001 Entitled “Islands of Switzerland: Dream and Reality”, the book is a geological and cultural history of the islands – the first such book to be published – as well as a guide for visitors. Among the best known are the picturesque isle of Brissago on Lake Maggiore and St Peter’s island on Lake Biel, where…

First Swiss woman reaches summit of Everest

This content was published on May 25, 2001 “I reached the summit at 6:30am [on Wednesday] and watched a great sunrise. It was just beautiful,” Binsack told swissinfo via satellite telephone. “I was very excited about reaching the top and now I’ve come back down to our base camp.” Binsack exploited a “window” of good weather and made the final push for the…

Cabinet gives green light for animal-to-human transplants

This content was published on May 23, 2001 The interior ministry said that, from July 1, the Federal Health Office would begin accepting applications from researchers wanting to experiment with animal-to.-human transplants. The move brings Switzerland into line with other European countries. The new rules will remain in place until 2004, when Switzerland is due to adopt a new transplantation law. Under the…

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