Cluster: Swiss Identity

Schnyder to face Serena Williams

This content was published on Aug 15, 2000 Schnyder (WTA ranking 31) beat Likhovtseva (WTA 22) 7:5, 6:3 in the first round, avenging a defeat at the hands of the Russian in another tournament in Amelia Island in the United States four months ago. She has never beaten Williams in their four meetings to date. Williams came to Montreal after winning a tournament…

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Bastl fails to find form

This content was published on Aug 15, 2000 Bastl (ATP 79) was knocked out in the first round of the ATP tournament in Washington, losing 3-6, 6-7 to the young Argentinian, Guillermo Coria (ATP 182). Bastl has lost eight of the last 10 games he has played, and his last performance of any note goes back to March, when he reached the third…

Fankhauser takes wrestling title

This content was published on Aug 15, 2000 Unlike the men’s contest, the national title is not awarded at a single event but is based on performance throughout the season. Fankhauser, a nurse from Interlaken in canton Berne, took the title after winning four out of five contests over the past few weeks. She is only the fourth-ever women’s champion, although schwingen has…

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Theatre festival looks east

This content was published on Aug 15, 2000 Festival director Marcus Luchsinger told swissinfo: “An investigation of theatre in Eastern Europe will be its focus. Through what is happening there culturally you can see many things which contradict the political information coming out of it.” Throughout the festival, companies from Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Poland will perform, offering Zurich audiences an insight into…

Switzerland plays host to young victims of Balkan conflicts

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 The 103 young visitors come from destitute homes. Many suffered serious physical injury during the wars in Kosovo and Bosnia and some lost one or both parents. For many, their earliest memories are of war, and its aftermath, and their two-week holiday in Switzerland will be the first time they have seen a place untouched…

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Prevention body against urine tests for apprentices

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 In a communiqué from its headquarters in Lausanne, it said such tests were not reliable and posed a threat to people’s private lives without contributing to prevention. “The tests are far from being reliable and are easy to manipulate. They also are a violation of people’s privacy if they are carried out unwillingly,” said Michel…

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Cézanne exhibition draws the crowds in Zurich

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 Officials said on Monday a total of 193,000 people attended the exhibition, which began in May and was due to have closed at the end of July. It was, however, extended for two weeks because of popular demand. In the past 12 years only two shows at the fine arts museum have surpassed that figure.…

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IMF funds: Geneva judge steps up probe into Ticino banks

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 “It is a very complicated matter,” Laurent Kasper-Ansermet was quoted as saying. He added that two banks in Ticino had been searched. “The evidence we have to piece together is of a very complex nature. It was easier for me to check it in person,” he said. Last month, Kasper-Ansermet ordered police to search and…

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Pre-season blow for Ambri

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 Lebeau withdrew from a pre-season friendly game after apparently breaking his left hand, and is unlikely to be available for selection for at least four weeks. The new season starts on September 9. He is one of several Canadians playing for Ambri. Lebeau and Dan Marois have recently been joined by Gilles Thibaudeau, who played…

Fribourg company plays it again with a difference

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 The company will supply VideoFinish broadcast images which will enable viewers to compare two or more competitors in a sports event simultaneously. It is the first time the application will be used at an Olympic event. “These innovative special effects will heighten the action at the games,” said Stefan Kurten, ZDF team leader. “With an…

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