Cluster: Swiss Identity

Switzerland freezes Montesinos bank accounts

This content was published on Nov 4, 2000 The Swiss Justice Ministry has confirmed that three Swiss banking institutions, namely Leumi Ie-Israel, Crédit Agricole Indosuez and Fibi Bank have frozen five accounts linked to Montesinos. Spokesman Pascal Gossin told swissinfo that Montesinos is the “beneficial owner” of some of the accounts and the direct account holder of others. The accounts were blocked on…

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Photographs taken from “behind the mirror”

This content was published on Nov 4, 2000 Entitled “Behind the Mirror” it includes not only photographs taken by him while working with humanitarian organisations around the world, but also some on show to the public for the first time -images he describes with a trace or irony as “my Sunday photographs”. Many of Mohr’s photographs have been published in books on which…

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Swiss cantons split down the middle on language teaching

This content was published on Nov 3, 2000 The conference deferred taking a decision until next June. In the intervening period the cantons will hold a national consultation on the issue. The issue has caused deep splits between those cantons which fear that giving English priority will undermine national unity, and those that see it as a crucial tool for children in the…

Demographics

Zurich Lions maintain lead

This content was published on Nov 3, 2000 The Lions roared ahead in the first period of their away game, scoring one goal in the first period and stayed ahead throughout the match. They won 4-2. Ambri managed a 1-0 victory over Zug to stay joint second in the table alongside Davos. The two teams now have 23 points each in the overall…

Former fencer to head Olympic bid

This content was published on Nov 3, 2000 Kauter was a member of the Swiss fencing team between 1967 and 1981. He won a silver medal in the team épée competition at the 1972 Munich Olympics, followed by a bronze four years later in Montreal. The 53-year-old Bernese Radical Party vice-president said on Friday that he had accepted the presidency of the Berne-Montreux…

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Swiss cantons split down the middle on language teaching

This content was published on Nov 3, 2000 Ernst Buschor, the head of education in Zurich, told swissinfo 12 cantons came out in favour of English as the first foreign language, while 13 backed teaching a national language. One canton abstained. Buschor provoked a national debate on the issue by announcing in September that Zurich planned to start teaching English to all third-graders,…

History

Out & About in Switzerland: The festival of St Martin

This content was published on Nov 3, 2000 Held over three days (November 9 to 12) in Mendrisio and on November 16 in Payerne this year, it’s a festival honouring the 4th century saint. In Mendrisio the fair is held on the grounds of the church bearing the saint’s name. Stalls offer dried fish, roasted chestnuts, various sweets, and toys and clothing. Many…

Culture

Planned Paul Klee Centre “the chance of the century” for Berne

This content was published on Nov 3, 2000 In a progress report on the SFr115 million project, the city’s chief planning officer, Adrian Guggisberg, said the future Paul Klee Centre offered Berne “the chance of the century” because it was destined to become one of Europe’s leading art museums, and because of the number of visitors it would attract. The building is being…

History

Out & About in Switzerland: Beheading the goose

This content was published on Nov 3, 2000 The goose is killed before it’s brought to a wooden stage in front of the town hall, the “goose gallows”, and strung up by a wire. But to many of the thousands of curious onlookers, the whole affair still seems very barbaric. It all begins in mid-afternoon when dozens of eager participants draw lots to…

Demographics

Prince Charles’ visit to Switzerland mixes tradition and modernity

This content was published on Nov 3, 2000 The two men are expected to visit an organic farm in the Bernese Oberland on Friday, where the Prince will be introduced to the art of Swiss cheese-making. An avid advocate of natural farming methods, the Prince was said to be particularly interested in learning about Swiss organic farming methods. Afterwards, they will visit Ogi’s…

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