Cluster: Swiss Identity

World famous ART exhibition opens in Basel

This content was published on Jun 15, 1999 The Swiss city of Basel on Wednesday opened the doors to the ART exhibition, which is arguably one of the most important modern and contemporary art shows in the world.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the exhibition and the number and variety of exhibits are impressive. About 250 selected galleries from Europe, America, Asia…

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Swiss court rules ecstasy dealing not a serious drugs offense

This content was published on Jun 15, 1999 Switzerland’s highest court, the Federal Tribunal in Lausanne, ruled Tuesday that dealing in Ecstasy is not a serious offense against narcotics laws. While the illegal hallucinogenic drug “is in no way a harmless substance,” it cannot with present knowledge be said to pose a serious risk to physical and mental health,” the court explained its…

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Swiss disabled demand laws against discrimination

This content was published on Jun 14, 1999 A cross-party political delegation and representatives of several Swiss organisations for the disabled staged a spectacular event Monday as part of a political push for new legislation banning the discrimination of the disabled. Marc Suter – himself in a wheelchair and a leading figure in the fight against discrimination – was backed by fellow parliamentarians…

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Former bank executive cleared in biggest Swiss money-laundering case

This content was published on Jun 14, 1999 A Swiss appeals court on Monday cleared a former bank director of money laundering in the country’s biggest-ever such case, ruling that the alleged crime was committed too long ago to be punishable. In 1997, a lower court threw out the most serious charges against Josef Oberholzer, a former vice director of the Union Bank…

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Economics experts take center stage at Rey trial

This content was published on Jun 14, 1999 Economic and financial experts were taking centre stage Monday as the trial of bankrupt Swiss financier Werner K. Rey entered its third week. Rey is accused of fraud and forgery in connection with the collapse of his multi-million Swiss franc business empire several years ago. Prosecutors were hoping to use expert testimony to prove that…

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Lausanne win Swiss soccer cup

This content was published on Jun 13, 1999 It was a deserved victory for Lausanne Sports over GC from Zurich. A goal in the 34th minute by Portuguese striker Diogo set them on their way in the cup final, which was played at the Wankdorf stadium in the Swiss capital Berne. Diogo pounced on a long clearance and gave Grasshoppers goalie Zuberbühler no…

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Swiss artist Signer features at Biennale art exhibition

This content was published on Jun 13, 1999 The work of Swiss artist Roman Signer is featured prominently at the 48th International Exhibition of Contemporary Art in Venice. The new director – Harald Szeemann of Switzerland – has promised viewers “a long walk with plenty of surprises”. The title of this year’s exhibition is “d’APERTutto” – open to all – and it features…

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Swiss voters in favour of new asylum laws

This content was published on Jun 11, 1999 Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved federal legislation on asylum policy – an issue that has become highly controversial in recent months because of the Kosovo crisis and the resulting refugee migration. Just over 70 percent of those who cast their ballot were in favour of replacing a law that was 20 years old. The new legislation…

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Béjart ballet premieres in Lausanne

This content was published on Jun 10, 1999 “La Route de la Soie”, or “Silk Road” by Maurice Béjart has premiered in Lausanne. The performance depicts the story of a man’s journey from Venice to China, and takes in a variety of influences from countries such as Turkey, Iran and Mongolia on the way. Béjart – the French creator of the Béjart Ballet…

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Zurich learns to tango

This content was published on Jun 8, 1999 Events focusing on tango dancing are being held in Zurich between July 2-11 – as part of the city’s festival, which gets underway later this month. In the run-up to the events, tango lessons are being offered at various locations throughout Zurich. According to the organisers, the concert highlights of the festival include a performance…

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