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Geneva researchers make breakthrough in treatment of diabetes

This content was published on Feb 3, 2000 Researchers at the University of Geneva have made a breakthrough which could have a big impact on the treatment of diabetes. An international research team, which includes Professor Lelio Orci (pictured) and other members of the university’s Morphology Department, has developed a way of regulating the release of hormones into the bloodstream. Their findings have…

Swiss schoolchildren better behaved than overseas counterparts

This content was published on Feb 1, 2000 Swiss schoolchildren have fewer vices than their counterparts in many parts of the world, according to a new study by the World Health Organisation. Not only do Switzerland’s youngsters smoke and drink less, but they put schoolwork and sports ahead of watching TV and playing computer games. The study looked at 11-, 13- and 15-year-olds…

Switzerland proposes Geneva as home for new biological weapons agency

This content was published on Jan 31, 2000 The Swiss foreign minister, Joseph Deiss, has proposed that Geneva be the home of a new agency dedicated to defusing the threat of biological weapons. His suggestion comes amid growing concern about the potential use of these deadly weapons. Deiss warned the special negotiating group on the Biological Weapons Convention that despite the diminished threat…

Bad weather dampens “Piccard effect” at balloon festival

This content was published on Jan 30, 2000 Switzerland’s biggest hot-air balloon festival has come to a close for another year, with about 14,000 attending the nine-day event in Chateau-d’Oex. However, bad weather on both the opening and closing weekends meant that figure was far short of breaking the record. But despite high winds that prevented any of the balloons taking off on…

President Clinton calls for globalisation with a human face

This content was published on Jan 29, 2000 President Clinton has delivered a robust defence of globalisation in his address to the World Economic Forum summit in the Swiss resort of Davos. He said he understood the concerns of anti-globalisation activists, but that the opening up of world markets offered the best chance of a peaceful and prosperous future. Echoing the theme at…

Ares-Serono hopes deal will help search for infertility treatment

This content was published on Jan 27, 2000 One of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, Ares-Serono based in Geneva, has signed an agreement with the AMRAD pharmaceutical research and development company of Australia which could lead to the development of a novel treatment for infertility. A statement said that under the terms of the accord, AMRAD has licensed to Ares-Serono certain patent rights…

All eyes turn to Davos for World Economic Forum summit

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 The world’s top business and political leaders are meeting today in the Swiss resort of Davos for the opening of the annual summit of the World Economic Forum. Security is tighter than usual, amid fears that anti-globalisation protesters will try to disrupt the meeting. Entitled “New Beginnings: Making a Difference” the five-day meeting is billed…

Medtronic to create 200 jobs in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 The United States company, Medtronic, says it plans to create another 200 jobs in Switzerland by 2006. Medtronic, the world leader in cardiac stimulators, said it would invest SFr50 million to expand its plant at Tolochenaz, in canton Vaud. The head of Medtronic Europe, Barry Wilson, said the investment would allow the company to double…

Davos prepares for World Economic Forum

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 Several hundred of the world’s top political and business leaders are gathering in the Swiss town of Davos for Thursday’s opening of the annual summit of the World Economic Forum. The meeting will be opened by the Swiss president, Adolf Ogi. Entitled “New Beginnings: Making a Difference” the five-day meeting is billed to focus on…

Switzerland gripped by Arctic freeze

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 Temperatures in Switzerland have plummeted to their lowest levels this winter, as frozen air from the Arctic forces its way into Europe’s usually temperate regions. The chill started after heavy snowfalls at the weekend, and by mid-week some areas were reporting temperatures below minus 30 degrees. Across the country, thermometers recorded new lows for the…

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