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Last Swisscom monopoly broken

This content was published on Nov 10, 2000 Swisscom, which is the country’s largest telecommunications operator, has up till now had a monopoly on the “last mile” connection. As a first step, Swisscom must open part of the “last mile” loop to the rival diAx company, which is a fixed line and mobile operator. Swisscom has said it will appeal against the ruling.…

Swiss get access to Sothebys.com

This content was published on Nov 9, 2000 “By opening bidding in Switzerland, we can make Sotheby’s accessible to an entirely new audience of Swiss art and antiques collectors,” said Craig Moffett, president of Sothebys.com. The online auctions, which began in January in the United States, Britain, Canada and Germany, are being extended to Switzerland and seven other countries. Sotheby’s said it was…

Swiss ban blood donors from Britain

This content was published on Nov 9, 2000 The ban was confirmed on Thursday by the director of the blood transfusion service of the Swiss Red Cross, Rudolf Schwabe. “The measure is not based on a real threat now,” he said, “but it is a precaution for the future.” Nearly 80 people in Britain have died from so-called new-variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), probably…

New campaign to tackle alcoholism

This content was published on Nov 9, 2000 The campaign has been run annually for the past four years, and is targeted at alcoholics and people who are in danger of becoming addicted to drink. Entitled “Swiss solidarity day for people with alcohol problems”, it takes place on the second Thursday of November, and aims to promote awareness of the affliction and the…

A sea of tranquillity and philosophy

This content was published on Nov 9, 2000 Sils Maria lies sprawled atop the Maloja Pass in Graubünden’s Engadine region. Here, a large stretch of lake, a sprinkling of villages and the sheer rock face of bare mountains towering over the expanse make for a very unique landscape. In a letter Nietzsche once referred to it as being “heroic and idyllic”. This is…

Cablecom withdraws from UMTS auction

This content was published on Nov 9, 2000 Cablecom, which is owned by the United States NTL company, said it would not vie for the four licences because it was too much of a financial burden. The company said it would look for a partnership with one of the successful bidders. Only eight out of the ten original bidders remain in the race…

Infant drugs company struggles

This content was published on Nov 9, 2000 But the management said the figures were in line with expectations. The company has yet to launch its first product. It expects to begin selling the hypertension drug, Tracleer, in the second half of next year pending approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration. Actelion is listed on the high-tech SWX New Market…

Ciba to sell masterbatch business

This content was published on Nov 9, 2000 Ciba, Switzerland’s number two producer of specialty chemicals, gave no financial terms for the transaction, which depends on the fulfilment of closing conditions and approval from the regulatory authorities. “The planned divestment of the masterbatch business will further strengthen Ciba’s focus on its core businesses,” said a company statement. Megides, which specialises in compounds and…

Irish company cements hold in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 9, 2000 CRH is paying SFr646 million ($364 million) for the company. “Jura’s strong market positions in core CRH business sectors will allow us to benefit fully from the programme of major infrastructure projects in Switzerland which is set to underpin increasing demand for our products,” said CRH head, Liam O’Mahoney. Jura is Switzerland’s second biggest cement…

Stars’ bank details put on show

This content was published on Nov 9, 2000 Some famous account holders at Switzerland’s second largest bank had their account numbers, addresses and details of money transfers splashed across a publicly accessible website. Among those affected were the British actor, Roger Moore, the German pop star, Udo Jürgens, and the Swiss entertainer, DJ Bobo. The bank said the problem had been caused by…

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