Cluster: Swiss Identity

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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Banking secrecy losing “sacred” status among Swiss public

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 Two surveys show that most Swiss favour at least a partial removal of bank customers’ right to confidentiality. The studies, conducted one week apart, recorded conflicting views about the extent of public support for banking secrecy. However, both suggested that a majority of Swiss believe the right to banking secrecy should be withheld from certain…

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Lausanne presents a living history of the Olympics

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 It’s easy to find inspiration simply by entering the grounds of the Olympic Museum on the shores of Lake Geneva. A winding path, measuring 1,363 Greek feet – the exact length of an Olympic stadium – rises slowly to the museum building, past fountains, streams and sculptures. The sculptures include the “swimmer” – a rough…

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Swiss National Bank named as defendant in Ustashi treasure trial

This content was published on Sep 14, 2000 The Vatican Bank and the Franciscan Order are named as the main defendants of the class action suit. On August 30, the court allowed the plaintiffs to add the names of the SNB and unidentified banks in Switzerland, Austria, Argentina, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Germany. The plaintiffs say the Vatican Bank, the Franciscans, the SNB…

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