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Swiss nurses warn of deterioration of hospital care

This content was published on Aug 4, 1999 Nurses in Switzerland on Wednesday warned of serious understaffing in hospitals, saying hospital care for long-term patients was becoming inadequate and nurses were increasingly suffering from burnout. The Swiss Association of Nurses, addressing a news conference in the capital Berne, said there was a shortage of about 500 nursing staff in the first half of…

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Switzerland holds memorial service for canyoning victims

This content was published on Aug 4, 1999 A memorial service will be held in the Swiss resort of Interlaken on Thursday for the victims of the tragic canyoning accident over a week ago. Swiss President Ruth Dreifuss, Vice President Adolf Ogi and Australian Governor-general Sir William Deane are expected to attend the service. Police have finished identifying the 20 victims who have…

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Locarno international film festival under way

This content was published on Aug 4, 1999 The renowned film festival in the southern Swiss town of Locarno got under way on Wednesday, with 20 films competing for the top award, the Golden Leopard. Organisers of this year’s event are presenting a wide range of movies from various countries. Overall, 218 films will be shown. Spectators will likely find it hard to…

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Zurich museum shows first video art exhibition

This content was published on Aug 3, 1999

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Report: Swiss Red Cross processed suspect blood plasma

This content was published on Aug 3, 1999 (AP) — The Swiss Red Cross processed plasma from blood given to a Virginia blood bank by a donor believed to have HIV, but none of the processed plasma was distributed, said a Red Cross official in Richmond, Virginia. The plasma has been quarantined until a decision is made on whether to destroy it or…

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Switzerland sets up radio production unit in Kosovo

This content was published on Aug 3, 1999

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Drums are beating for nature

This content was published on Aug 2, 1999

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Jaeger-LeCoultre: from cannon-balls to watches

This content was published on Aug 2, 1999

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The main news stories in Switzerland this week

This content was published on Jul 30, 1999

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Locarno international film festival under way

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Zurich museum shows first video art exhibition

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