Cluster: Swiss Identity

Swiss soccer clubs face tough week in UEFA Cup

This content was published on Sep 12, 2000 St Gallen entered the UEFA Cup fray after being narrowly defeated by Galatasaray of Istanbul in the Champions League qualifying round. They face a difficult task on Thursday against a Chelsea team, keen to make an impact in Europe after a mediocre start to the domestic campaign. Basel, trained by Christian Gross, take on Brann…

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Rosset pulls out of Olympics

This content was published on Sep 12, 2000 In a statement released on Tuesday, 29-year-old Rosset said he had decided not to go because of “extreme physical and mental exhaustion”. “If I go to Sydney, it is to win a medal for my country,” he said in the statement, “not to go down in the records as having participated.” Rosset’s decision means neither…

Distribution plan unveiled for Holocaust survivors

This content was published on Sep 12, 2000 The proposals were put forward on Monday by Judah Gribetz, an associate of the United States district judge who approved the settlement, Edward Korman. Gribetz said $800 million of the total of $1.25 billion (SFr2 billion) would be distributed among people known to have had bank accounts in Switzerland. This will cover 26,000 accounts confirmed…

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Rosset pulls out of Olympics

This content was published on Sep 12, 2000 Daniel Monnin, spokesman for the Swiss Tennis Association, told swissinfo he had received indirect confirmation of Rosset’s decision and was seeking an explanation from his manager. “Rosset does not talk to the Tennis Association, let alone the Olympic Association,” Monnin said. Rosset, who won Olympic gold in Barcelona in 1992, has been at loggerheads with…

Bastl upsets Pioline in Tashkent

This content was published on Sep 12, 2000 After beating the Frenchman 6-1, 6-3, Bastl said he had regained his composure after an initially shaky start. “Cédric won his first service game easily and then had two break points against my serve,” recalled Bastl. “Saving those points gave me great confidence. I started to play very well after that.” The 25-year-old from canton…

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Swimmer Platel uncertain for Olympics

This content was published on Sep 11, 2000 In a race against time, the 23-year-old will now attempt to prepare himself with intense physiotherapy sessions. His doctors and trainer will decide on Wednesday if he can compete in the 400 metre medley event this weekend. Platel broke his hand last Friday at a training camp in near Brisbane. swissinfo with agencies

Culture

Photographs of the world exhibited in Zurich

This content was published on Sep 11, 2000 The work of such legendary photographers as Robert Capa, René Burri and Henri-Cartier-Bresson are featured in the exhibition, which arrived in Zurich after successful showings in London, Paris, Berlin and Rome. After it ends on October 29, it moves on to Japan and then the United States. Its theme is broad: “We wanted to exhibit…

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Swiss culture centre gets new boss

This content was published on Sep 11, 2000 The centre is a showcase for Swiss culture as well as a means of promoting cultural exchanges between Switzerland and Italy. Bachmann says one of his first projects will be a week of music, theatre, literature and exhibitions beginning on November 11. He is also planning a series of weekly events at which musicians will…

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Grasshoppers hammer Aarau

This content was published on Sep 11, 2000 Grasshoppers took no prisoners in their match against Aarau at the Hardturm. If the Zurich players limited themselves to just one goal during the first half, they more than made up for it in the second. Lead by their star forward, Chapuisat, who scored a hat trick in this match, Grasshoppers knocked in no less…

Sydney 2000: Swiss Olympians face Atlanta legacy

This content was published on Sep 11, 2000 The Atlanta Games of 1996 saw Switzerland win a total of seven medals, four gold and three silver. It was the best Swiss performance for half a century. Xeno Müller, Markus Gier and Michael Gier know more than most how much pressure will be on this year’s squad. Having won two gold medals in rowing…

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