Cluster: Swiss Identity

Lausanne fight back; late misery for FC Zurich

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 Lausanne had to come from behind twice to ensure their home win. Polish striker Marcin Kuzba scored in the 22nd minute to cancel out Gashkin’s 14th minute opener. The visitors went 2-1 up on the half hour, Litinov restoring Moscow’s lead. But after the break Lausanne came out with greater purpose and turned the game…

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Tennis: Kratochvil puts up brave fight

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 Despite being 149th in the world rankings, Kratochvil looked more than the equal of his famous Russian opponent as the game got underway. But after taking the first set 6-4, Kratochvil found himself facing a fierce fight back. A determined Safin won the next two sets 6-1, 6-3 to end Kratochvil’s chances of a rare…

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St Gallen lose to single Chelsea goal

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 Against a team packed with international stars, St Gallen were made to work hard and were fortunate to come away with only one goal against them. In a first half of almost unremitting Chelsea pressure, the St Gallen defence often seemed happy just to be able to boot the ball upfield and regroup in time…

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Liechtenstein to ban anonymous bank accounts

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 The modification of the due diligence law, the first part of a series of measures, went through parliament without any opposition on Thursday. It concerns mainly lawyers and fiduciaries that could, up until now, hide their clients’ identity from banks. As of next year, they will have to reveal their clients’ names for each new…

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Geneva reveals archive secrets about World War Two refugees

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 The first element to appear from the historians’ work is that border guards did not all behave the same way during the war. According to Geneva minister Robert Cramer, the canton’s inhabitants “weren’t all heroes, but they weren’t all evil either.” On the basis of the files already examined, the historians believe eight per cent…

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Out & About in Switzerland: Treasure hunting in Le Landeron

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 The market (Fête de la Brocante) takes place in the picturesque village square, which is lined with houses from the 16th and 17th centuries and divided by a row of lime trees. Founded in the early 14th century, Le Landeron used its strategic location on Lake Biel and the river Zihl to become an important…

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Cherry spitters challenge

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 A dispute has broken out which could have legal consequences. “We are even considering suing the American cherry-spitting association” Swiss record holder and master chef, Thomas Steinhauser, told the tabloid “Blick” newspaper. Steinhauser, who claims the world record at 25.22 metres, is reported to be spitting mad at the Americans. He has rejected two accusations:…

Prostitutes used to promote organised crime

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 The police statement, issued on Thursday, said criminals are increasingly using prostitutes to expand their illegal activities, such as weapons and drug dealing, and the smuggling of illegal immigrants. It added that many of the women are illegal immigrants, who have entered Switzerland on tourist visas. Police said a common strategy used by Russian criminals…

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St Gallen take on managerless Chelsea

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 The London side parted company with trainer Gianluca Vialli on Tuesday, following a disappointing start to their season. Going into the match against St Gallen, Chelsea have won just once in five league games. There is plenty of speculation about who will take over from Vialli. The Spanish coach, Jose Antonio Camacho, is the latest…

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Broken chairs symbolise suffering of landmine victims

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 Berset is the creator of Geneva’s famous Broken Chair, which stands in the Place des Nations, outside the United Nations building. He was approached by the Swiss government and asked to produce another sculpture for this latest conference. “The slogan of this conference is ‘Every Minute Counts’, so this is seeks to use that concept…

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