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Thousands of bikers converge on Bern

This content was published on May 17, 2003 The country’s biggest motorcyclist association, Pro Moto, has organised a mass demonstration outside the government building. Although the demonstration took place without bikes, the procession of bikers, making their way into Bern – at 80kmh – brought traffic around the city to a standstill. It was reported that over 35,000 motorcyclists came from all over…

Switzerland’s nuclear family

This content was published on May 17, 2003 swissinfo’s Faryal Mirza went to meet a family in northern Switzerland who have a nuclear power plant on their doorstep. The village of Full in canton Aargau sits neatly on the banks of the river Rhine near the border with Germany. It’s here that the Meier-Ulrich family have their organic farm, Bio-Meier, which has produced…

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Swiss scientists to unlock Costa Rica’s potential

This content was published on May 17, 2003 They say the fair set-up of the project should counter criticism that western experts are plundering the biological resources of developing countries. Zurich’s Federal Institute of Technology says the partnership with Costa Rica’s National Institute of Biodiversity (INBio) – a non-governmental organisation – places both parties on an equal footing and seeks to redress the…

New tunnel to ease motorway black spot

This content was published on May 16, 2003 The third Baregg tunnel will be accessible to drivers from mid-June, but tailbacks are not expected to improve before 2004. The Baregg is on the busiest stretch of motorway in Switzerland, which runs between Bern and Zurich. Traffic jams are an everyday fact of life. When the first tunnels were opened in 1970, only 15,000…

GM row puts pressure on Switzerland

This content was published on May 16, 2003 The environmental group says a US complaint over the EU’s ban on GM imports sends a clear signal to other countries not to impose similar restrictions. Earlier this week, the US filed a case at the World Trade Organization (WTO), threatening trade sanctions against the EU unless it quickly lifts its ban on GM produce,…

Nuclear debate reaches critical point

This content was published on May 16, 2003 They face two proposals – one to extend the ban on building new plants and another to close down the industry altogether. Nuclear power currently provides around 40 per cent of Switzerland’s electricity production – the remaining 60 per cent comes from hydropower. But Greenpeace, which is one of the environmental groups spearheading the campaign…

Swiss economy to stagnate in 2003

This content was published on May 16, 2003 Officials said the economy was expected to grind to a halt due to weak global demand and the strong Swiss franc. “The lack of an upturn in the global economy, particularly the eurozone, and the still rather firm Swiss franc… continue to hold back the Swiss economy,” Seco said in a statement on Friday. Seco…

OSCE addresses plight of smaller firms

This content was published on May 16, 2003 The three-day talks have been organised by the parliamentary assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The meeting is the first time in the 12-year history of the OSCE that the parliamentary assembly has gathered in Switzerland. Barbara Haering, the OSCE parliamentary assembly vice-president, told swissinfo that this week’s meeting was…

Scenic village reveals its murky side

This content was published on May 15, 2003 But residents and local officials are less concerned about the weak and crumbling foundations than the primitive plumbing. Sewage flows untreated into the lake. Gandria’s cheery pastel buildings clinging vertically to the shore are reminiscent of the Italian Riviera. It is a spectacular setting that attracts throngs of tourists each year. Much has been written…

CSEM spin-off finds venture capital

This content was published on May 15, 2003 The company announced on Thursday it has raised $5.5 million (SFr7.25 million) in venture capital. Vision Capital led the investment round this year, bringing back existing investors, such as Intel Capital, Viventures, the CSEM, as well as two new investors: Venture Incubator from Switzerland and Germany’s innotech. This amount was significantly down from what it…

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