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Sabena remains grounded

This content was published on Aug 9, 2001 Sabena cancelled around 60 flights on Wednesday as workers demanded immediate discussions of newspaper reports that have leaked details of the restructuring programme. Management intends to discuss its plans with union leaders on Thursday. Media reports say Sabena will cut 2,000 staff from its 12,000 workforce, scrap two intercontinental and six European routes, reduce its…

Workers action disrupts Sabena flights

This content was published on Aug 9, 2001 A spokesman for Sabena – which is half-owned by Swissair – said the flights were cancelled after workers in cleaning, catering and baggage control downed tools on Wednesday morning. The airline said it was re-routing passengers to other airlines and added that none of its intercontinental flights was affected. A spokeswoman for the Christian Democratic…

Workers’ action disrupts Sabena flights

This content was published on Aug 8, 2001 A spokesman for Sabena – which is half-owned by Swissair – said the flights were cancelled after workers in cleaning, catering and baggage control downed tools on Wednesday morning. The airline said it was re-routing passengers to other airlines and added that none of its intercontinental flights was affected. A spokeswoman for the Christian Democratic…

“Too clean” Swiss lakes threaten fish stocks

This content was published on Aug 8, 2001 Last year’s fish catch of 1,700 tonnes was down by 10 per cent compared to the past decade’s average results, according to the Swiss Environment Agency. Fishermen’s earnings also dropped by about one-third in comparison to the 1980s. Erich Staub, head of the fisheries division at the agency, told swissinfo the decrease in fish had…

Cormorants return to nest in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 8, 2001 The nests, discovered by canton Vaud ornithologists, Michel Antoniazza and Pascal Rapin, contained two and three hatchlings respectively. The bird experts came upon the nests while making their regular check on the nesting sites of seagulls and herrings in the Fanel reserve. The cormorant regularly comes to Switzerland around winter time but has chosen neighbouring…

Mövenpick profits melt in slowdown

This content was published on Aug 8, 2001 Sales rose 2.2 per cent to SFr458 million while operating profit slipped to SFr10.1 million from SFr12 million. Mövenpick said its business had been affected by an increasingly difficult economic climate in its core markets. It said operating income decreased mainly as a result of restructuring costs of its Fine Foods Division in Asia. “Changes…

Unemployment heads back up

This content was published on Aug 8, 2001 Although the unemployment rate is still historically low, the upwards movement will worry politicians and economists at a time when several companies have announced profit warnings and job cuts. In recent weeks, the Swiss-Swedish engineering concern, ABB, said it planned to cut 12,000 jobs worldwide with an unknown number to go in Switzerland. The American…

Inquiry opens into Ticino canyoning accident

This content was published on Aug 8, 2001 A 42-year-old man and his 16-year-old daughter died after canyoning on Tuesday in the Ticinese valley. Their bodies were located in the evening, after a rescue team and helicopter were dispatched to the area. The victims had been taking part in an expedition with three other people. Police in Ticino said the accident apparently occurred…

Swiss army products shop to open in New York

This content was published on Aug 8, 2001 The American company, Swiss Army Brands, which has the exclusive sales rights to Switzerland’s army knife in the US, is opening its first shop in New York’s Soho area. The opening is expected in mid-September. The decision to open the flagship shop was made after a highly successful presentation of Swiss army products earlier this…

4M Technologies fails to convince financial backers

This content was published on Aug 8, 2001 The firm said the search for new investors had also failed. It added that the board of directors was examining measures to address the situation. 4M Technologies, based in Yverdon-les-Bains in canton Vaud, announced at the end of June that it was facing serious financial difficulties. Production has been delayed as a result. swissinfo with…

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