Cluster: Swiss Identity

Amos and Bertha, the dragons of Mount Pilatus

This content was published on Dec 3, 1999 A local legend about dragons on one of Switzerland’s best-known mountains, MountPilatus near Lucerne, has been the inspiration for a new book for children: Amos and Bertha, the dragons of Mount Pilatus. Published in English and German versions, the book is about what happens to 12-year-old Seppi when he climbs Mount Pilatus alone and meets…

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Intelligence chief cleared, but to retire next year

This content was published on Dec 2, 1999 Swiss Defence Minister Adolf Ogi said on Thursday that the chief of military intelligence, Peter Regli (picture), was shown to be free of guilt in a multi-million fraud case. But Ogi said that a number of senior officials would now be investigated for their role in the case. Ogi made the announcement at a news…

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Swiss president calls for solidarity on World AIDS Day

This content was published on Dec 1, 1999 President Ruth Dreifuss, marking World AIDS Day, called for solidarity between industrialised and developing nations when it comes to treating people with the immune deficiency disease. Dreifuss also warned the Swiss against complacency and urged them not to minimise the dangers of AIDS, even though much progress had been made and AIDS infections were on…

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Switzerland returns stolen art works

This content was published on Dec 1, 1999 After more than a year’s investigation involving mutual Swiss and Italian legal assistance, Switzerland has returned to Italy four paintings stolen nearly four years ago. The paintings by the 18th century Milanese artist Angiolo Maria Crivelli were handed back by Switzerland at a ceremony on Wednesday in the city of Bellinzona, the capital of southern…

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Committee wants government to revamp intelligence service

This content was published on Dec 1, 1999 A parliamentary committee investigating a massive fraud case in the Defence Ministry, recommended on Wednesday that the government reorganise military intelligence because the case highlighted the service’s vulnerability. Intelligence officer and military accountant Dino Bellasi is accused of having stolen SFr8.8 ($5.6 million) from defence ministry funds. The Ways and Means Committee said in its…

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Parliamentary committee to present Bellasi case findings

This content was published on Nov 30, 1999

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German official on trial for suspected Scientology spying

This content was published on Nov 30, 1999 (AP) — A German official went on trial in Basel Tuesday in connection with a suspected attempt to spy on the Church of Scientology last year as part of Germany’s scrutiny of the body. The German agent was arrested in Basel last April after meeting with two Swiss women, one of whom was also charged.…

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Holocaust survivors give support, begrudgingly

This content was published on Nov 30, 1999 (AP) — Holocaust survivors and their supporters told a federal judge Monday that they are willing to accept — begrudgingly — a $1.25 billion settlement in their lawsuit against Swiss banks. Most plaintiffs “are not in favor of the settlement,” Leo Rechter, head of a Holocaust victims organization, said during a daylong hearing in New…

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A sense of touch in Zurich

This content was published on Nov 29, 1999 A new exhibition in a Zurich museum offers more than a feast for the eyes: It also provides the chance for visitors to enjoy their sense of touch. The exhibition is devoted to silk and its importance over the centuries to the economy of canton Zurich. Silk was first woven in Zurich in the 13th…

Terre des Hommes Switzerland tries to get girls off the streets

This content was published on Nov 29, 1999 The Swiss branch of the human rights organisation Terre des Hommes has launched a new national campaign to highlight the plight of streetgirls worldwide. Terre des Hommes spokeswoman Sylvia Rohner said the campaign was aimed at publicising projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America and was focusing on providing shelters, education projects and empowerment workshops.…

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