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Lütolf and Novy fail to make a splash

This content was published on Jul 4, 2000 After tying with France’s Hugues Duboscq for the last qualifying place, Lütolf was forced into a ‘swim off’ which the Frenchman narrowly won. It was a frustrating end to the tournament for Lütolf, who had earlier managed the second-best time of his career. “Missing out on my first European finals by so small a margin…

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Geneva celebrates US Independence Day

This content was published on Jul 4, 2000 “The Geneva celebrations are like the celebrations you have in any American town,” says Scott Andersen, a US lawyer who has lived in Geneva for the past six years. Andersen’s bluegrass band, Fast Forward, is one of the musical highlights of the evening. “The 4th July is very special to me – and it’s something…

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Swiss court hears charges against Israeli secret agent

This content was published on Jul 4, 2000 The Mossad agent identified himself as “Isaac Bental”, saying through an interpreter that he could not give the court his real name because it would jeopardise his personal safety. The Federal Court has allowed him to stand trial under a false name in a concession to the Israeli authorities, who want to prevent information about…

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Conservationists use whales to woo public to their cause

This content was published on Jul 3, 2000 From her office at Stallikon near Zurich, Katharina Heyer had the idea of providing one- and two-week study trips to view pilot whales and other marine mammals in the Straits of Gibraltar. People of all ages and backgrounds go to sea accompanied by marine biologists, after briefings at the shore base in Tarifa, Spain. “Some…

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Ice Hockey: Big name coach for Ambri-Piotta

This content was published on Jul 3, 2000 Pagé has a distinguished coaching history. Nine years after entering the profession, he was named assistant trainer of the Canadian national side, under the tutelage of the legendary Scotty Bowman. His first NHL appointment followed as assistant coach with the Calgary Flames. He then moved up to head coach spending two years at the Minnesota…

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Tour de France: no change in standings after dramatic third stage

This content was published on Jul 3, 2000 Millar had a sticky moment at the end of the 161 kilometre course from Loudun to Nantes, when he became part of a pile-up between several competitors, including Switzerland’s Markus Zberg, barely a kilometre from the finish line. Millar managed to recover to finish the race. Meanwhile, Alex Zülle, failed to better his sixth position…

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Israeli secret agent goes on trial in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 3, 2000 The Federal Court agreed to allow the agent to stand trial under the pseudonym, Issac Bental. The move is a concession to the Israeli authorities, who want to prevent information about the secret service, Mossad, from entering the public domain. He faces charges of carrying out illegal acts against a foreign state, and of entering…

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Avenches opens its arms to Aida

This content was published on Jul 3, 2000 Over 600 people representing 14 nationalities are involved, as singers, musicians and technicians gear up for the eight performances between Thursday and July 21. Organisers say there has been a heavy demand for tickets. “Nothing has been left to chance,” says artistic director, Sergio Fontana, who added that costumes and the spectacular scenery had for…

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Tennis: Rosset eyes up clash of titans

This content was published on Jul 3, 2000 They may not be the biggest names in the sport but they are the tallest players on the tour, both measuring just over two metres. Both players are making their first appearances in the fourth round. On Saturday, Rosset finally made it past the third round on his fourth attempt, beating Popp’s compatriot, Tommy Haas,…

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Grand Casino steps up bid for Zurich licence

This content was published on Jul 3, 2000 One of these new bigger casinos is to be located in Switzerland’s biggest city, Zurich. So far three groups have applied for a licence, one at the existing Zurichhorn Casino, another at the downtown location of the Kongresshaus, but by far the biggest of the applicants is the Grand Casino. It’s planning to build its…

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