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Swisscom appeals to Federal Court

This content was published on Nov 2, 2000 “Swisscom disputes that interconnection also covers leased lines and is appealing against arbitrary price-fixing in a competitive environment,” Swisscom said in a statement. It also said its prices were competitive and in line with the European average and noted ComCom’s decision, announced on October 2, was based on 1998 prices, which have been reduced. It…

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Grasshoppers miss chance to take league lead

This content was published on Nov 2, 2000 Servette took the lead through Lionel Pizzinat in the sixth minute, and Johann Lonfat doubled the lead before the break, scoring in the 40th minute. Servette extended their lead through the Bulgarian, Martin Petrov, in the 55th minute, but Grasshoppers scored a consolation goal 20 minutes later, thanks to Bernt Haas. Grasshoppers remain in third…

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A milestone for Swiss tourism

This content was published on Nov 1, 2000 “Switzerland Destination Management” (SDM), won the top prize in the project category. Created nearly three years ago, it became a global trendsetter by offering an electronic system for booking holidays in Switzerland. A car-free zone in the centre of Gstaad came in second as a unique way of improving the image of the resort. In…

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Canyoning disaster: Eight charged with manslaughter

This content was published on Nov 1, 2000 The investigating magistrate, Martin Trapp, said three directors of the now-defunct company, Adventure World, which organised the fatal trip were among those charged. The lead guide, two officials at the company’s base and two other canyoning guides are also facing trial. “They are accused of having led a canyoning trip into the Saxet brook in…

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Rusterholz announces retirement

This content was published on Nov 1, 2000 The 400 metres specialist has been plagued by injuries for the last four seasons and recently had to pull out of the Sydney Olympics after tearing a tendon during training. The Berne-based Appenzeller won five national titles in the 400 metres and still holds the Swiss record for the discipline. His finest career achievement came…

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This content was published on Nov 1, 2000 Entitled “Jawlensky in Switzerland 1914-1921”, it covers the time spent by the Russian painter as an exile from his native country after the outbreak of the First World War. This extraordinarily creative period played a decisive role in the evolution of his work. It was in Saint-Prex by Lake Geneva, Zurich and Ascona in canton…

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Ticino recognised as a university canton

This content was published on Nov 1, 2000 The government’s move, announced on Wednesday, will permit Ticino to take part in decision-making processes, currently reserved to the country’s eight other cantons which have universities. The decision is also expected to lead to an increase in government subsidies to the university of Ticino. The university, which has three faculties – architecture, communications and economic…

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First exhibition of Jawlensky’s productive Swiss exile

This content was published on Nov 1, 2000 Entitled “Jawlensky in Switzerland 1914-1921”, it covers the time spent by the Russian painter as an exile from his native country after the outbreak of the First World War. This extraordinarily creative period played a decisive role in the evolution of his work. It was in Saint-Prex by Lake Geneva, Zurich and Ascona in canton…

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Riesen loses NHL place

This content was published on Nov 1, 2000 The 21-year-old left winger was unable to find the net while playing for Edmonton this season, managing just one point for an assist. He will now return to the Oilers’ farm team, the Hamilton Bulldogs, where he has played for the last three seasons. Riesen was one of three Swiss players who made their NHL…

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