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Chef of the Year 2007 seduces Gault Millau

This content was published on Oct 2, 2006 Neff was awarded 18 out of a possible 20 points for his “seductive cooking using regional products and Mediterranean flair”. In its Swiss edition for 2007, which lists just under 800 top restaurants, Gault Millau said Neff was following in the footsteps of his tutor Irma Dütsch, who won the title in 1994 at the…

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Phonak acquisition makes it world number one

This content was published on Oct 2, 2006 The deal will create a “global powerhouse” in hearing healthcare, Phonak said in a statement on Monday. But the news was not initially welcomed at the stock exchange in Zurich, with Phonak shares falling by 5.6 per cent to SFr74.65 in early trading on fears about the expensive price tag. The share price bounced back…

“Junior Swissair” fails to restore public pride

This content was published on Oct 2, 2006 But industry insiders believe Swiss could be on the verge of restoring some confidence if it can maintain its current fledgling recovery under the wing of German owners Lufthansa. Switzerland was left in a virtual state of collective mourning when Swissair was grounded on October 2, 2001. The nation’s confidence took a nosedive as the…

Swissair’s end

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Swiss plan tunnel under Strait of Gibraltar

This content was published on Sep 30, 2006 The company, one of 14 competing for the job, has one year to draw up the plans for one of the most complex projects of its kind ever, on the cards for over a quarter of a century. A Spanish-Moroccan committee has been considering various options since 1980, not surprising since the difficulties faced by…

Researchers cast new light on old map

This content was published on Sep 30, 2006 When Columbus was pondering how to reach Cathay, he had in his hands a world map drawn by the first century Greek geographer Ptolemy – a map which showed clearly that the world was round. The edition of Ptolemy’s Geography is the work of an international team of researchers led by Bern University professors Alfred…

Organisation will be key to Euro 2008 success

This content was published on Sep 29, 2006 A meeting in Zurich between Swiss and German tourism representatives as well as sports officials highlighted the obstacles to be overcome if the four Swiss cities are to join the winners in 2008. The 2006 World Cup will go down as one of the most memorable sporting events in modern history even if the play…

Novartis cuts price of anti-malaria drug

This content was published on Sep 29, 2006 By cutting the cost of each treatment by more than a third to an average $1 (SFr1.25), the company says it is trying to improve access to the therapy in low-income regions, particularly Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malaria continues to be responsible for at least one million deaths a year. The…

Finance head explains the highs of the bourse

This content was published on Sep 29, 2006 Danthine told swissinfo that the Swiss economy was doing well and the financial players were all in a buoyant mood at the bourse. On Wednesday the Swiss Market Index of top Swiss listed companies reached 8,413 points, beating the previous record eight years ago of 8,312 points and wiping out memories of the bursting of…

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