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Scheme gives new life to old mobile phones

This content was published on Feb 23, 2004 The project is not just environmentally friendly – SFr5 ($4) per mobile is also being donated to charity. The system, called “Solidarcomm”, has been in place since the end of last year and involves four partners: Idris Invest, the Swiss charities Terre des Hommes and Association Réalise, as well as the Swiss Post Office. The…

“If you fly you should be aware of the risks”

This content was published on Feb 23, 2004 But, while he argues that the chances of a crash are not high, he says it pays to brace for the worst. In “How safe is flying?” – a new book about to be published in German – Moser provides a detailed and often nerve-wracking glimpse of all the things that can go wrong. Yet…

Better than the Batmobile

This content was published on Feb 23, 2004 It flies at an altitude of 60cm above the water’s surface, thanks to an integrated hydrofoil system. The “Splash”, as the vehicle is called, costs more than $500,000 ($405,000). It is powered by an environmentally friendly turbocharged natural-gas engine. But preserving the environment does not mean sacrificing driving fun, says the company. A turbocharged two-cylinder…

Swiss deny being soft on nuclear exports

This content was published on Feb 20, 2004 Two companies and 15 individuals are under investigation by the Swiss authorities for their alleged role in the trade. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently handed over a list naming Swiss-based firms and individuals who allegedly supplied parts to Iran and Libya for their nuclear programmes. The names came to light following recent visits…

Biotech firm takes technology award

This content was published on Feb 20, 2004 Apoxis – which hopes to begin clinical trials within a year – has developed a molecule which sends a signal to cancer cells to destroy themselves. Initial studies are limited to ovarian cancers and forms of the disease caused by asbestos – but the technology is potentially applicable to other types of tumour. “Every cell…

Swiss demand freeze on EU tax plans

This content was published on Feb 20, 2004 The government said a diplomatic note was on its way to the European Commission, following Brussels’ surprise decision to levy the tax from March 1. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) said the note would convey its “astonishment” that Brussels did not inform Bern officially that it intended to impose the new tariffs on…

Deiss urges moderation in escalating tax row

This content was published on Feb 19, 2004 In an interview with swissinfo, he said the move was further complicating already difficult bilateral negotiations. Brussels on Thursday said the new measure was simply a “clarification”. The measures apply to products and materials imported to Switzerland and subsequently exported back to the EU. The EU’s move, which became public on Wednesday, was met by…

Mountain resorts lose casino gamble

This content was published on Feb 19, 2004 swissinfo discovered during a tour of mountain casinos that only one of the five – Crans Montana – appears to have been dealt the right cards. A few players place their bets on a roulette table in Crans Montana’s casino. A couple more try their luck at blackjack, and only a handful of the 120…

Alpine Initiative still has mountain to climb

This content was published on Feb 19, 2004 At the time it was hailed as a huge step forward in environmental protection but critics say not all of its objectives have been fully implemented. The people and the cantons gave their backing to the initiative on February 20, 1994, after a long battle between the alpine lobby and government and the road lobby.…

ABB stays in the red, but expects upturn

This content was published on Feb 19, 2004 But the company says its expects more profitability and a growth in demand for 2004. Despite the weak bottom line, sales rose slightly to $18.80 billion, helped by the weak dollar and higher revenues from ABB’s core automation and power technologies units. The result was largely in line with market expectations, although some analysts had…

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