Cluster: Swiss Identity

Harry Potter mania hits Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 14, 2000 Queues formed round the block outside shops across German-speaking Switzerland, as fans of the fictional child wizard lined up for a chance to get hold of a sought-after copy of the German translation of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”. A million copies of the translation – titled “Harry Potter und die Feuerkelch” -were…

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Zug cling to top slot in ice hockey league

This content was published on Oct 14, 2000 Zug never looked in difficulty against newly-promoted Chur, who dropped to last place after fellow strugglers La Chaux-de-Fonds gained their first victory of the season with a 3-2 home win over Davos. Level on points with Zug are Ambri who thumped Berne 6-2. ZSC Lions retain third spot, one point behind the leaders, after beating…

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Federer reaches Vienna semi-finals

This content was published on Oct 13, 2000 Displaying the attacking form that got him past Max Mirnyi of Belarus a round earlier, Federer beat the former Wimbledon champion 6-4, 6-3. The Swiss player delivered excellent returns and clinched the opening set with a fantastic drop shot. A quick break for a 2-0 lead in the second set paved the way for victory.…

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New book criticizes Clinton over dormant accounts

This content was published on Oct 13, 2000 In a book entitled “Between the Alps and a hard place”, American author Angelo Codevilla alleges that Clinton agreed to “caricature Switzerland” to thank the chairman of the World Jewish Congress for generous contributions given to his electoral campaigns. In an interview with swissinfo, Codevilla says that Clinton’s role in pushing for reparations from Switzerland…

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Ogi offers Swiss assistance in Middle East crisis

This content was published on Oct 13, 2000 Ogi made the offer on Friday, after Israeli troops launched retaliatory attacks in the West Bank and Gaza, following the lynching of two soldiers by angry crowds of Palestinians. Ogi said Switzerland was willing to extend its “good offices” to help stem the violence. He was speaking in the German town of Constance, where he…

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EU condemns Swiss failure to crack down on cigarette smuggling

This content was published on Oct 13, 2000 A group of parliamentarians, meeting in Austria on Friday, said the Swiss justice and customs authorities were not cooperating sufficiently with their neighbours to stop the practice. They said they could not recommend the signing of any more bilateral treaties with Switzerland until the situation improved. Delegates said cigarette smuggling was costing the EU millions…

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Development aid is focus of Deiss visit to Bangladesh

This content was published on Oct 13, 2000 The first-ever visit to Bangladesh by a Swiss foreign minister is expected to produce agreement on increased Swiss investment in the country. Bangladesh is a major recipient of Swiss development aid, receiving around SFr25 million a year for different purposes. Deiss is due to visit water supply, sanitation, rural infrastructure and transport projects, all of…

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Zug leapfrog Ambri for ice hockey top spot

This content was published on Oct 13, 2000 Friday evening’s victory puts Zug at the top of the table. Like Ambri, they now have 14 points, but Zug have played one less match. Ambri, for their part, put on a dismal performance. The Ticino side were crushed 1-4 by fourth-ranked Davos. In other matches, Zurich Lions managed a 2-1 win over Langnau while…

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Out & About in Switzerland: Berne in the 15th century

This content was published on Oct 13, 2000 Berne was rebuilt in 1405 following a fire that destroyed the city. The buildings, which had been originally made of wood, were rebuilt in sandstone. This 15th century city is what visitors still find today, and is known as the old town. It’s considered one of the finest examples in Europe of medieval city planning…

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The Triumph of the Flesh in Lausanne

This content was published on Oct 13, 2000 It features work by contemporary photographers and artists who have depicted – among other things – the effects of suffering, illness and old age. Other pictures show what is sometimes deliberately done to the body in the name of vanity or – as with the “Body Builder” triptych by Valerie Belin – changing one’s physique.…

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