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Thousands to flock to shepherd festival

This content was published on Jul 24, 2001 At 11am sharp on July 29, the shepherds spending the summer with their flocks on the mountain slopes above the Gemmi Pass will give a signal to their animals. As if pre-programmed, the sheep will race down the mountainside with their sights set on a small lake, knowing that salt, which has been withheld from…

Cool bulbs shed light on energy savings

This content was published on Jul 23, 2001 Muessli says his bulb is the smallest energy-efficient in the world. Made of plastic and available in several colors, it uses six times less energy than conventional bulbs. Dubbed “slights,” the bulbs come with a five-year guarantee and can be recycled. A key feature is that they do not become hot when switched on. “They…

New Expo catamaran makes its splash debut

This content was published on Jul 23, 2001 The Iris catamaran was scheduled to make its debut journey from Thielle-Wavre on Lake Neuchatel to the port of Nid-du-Crô, where another, smaller catamaran, is soon expected to join it. However, the journey was postponed until Tuesday because of poor weather conditions. The first test-drives for the two ships are due to take place at…

ABB shares under pressure before release of half-year results

This content was published on Jul 23, 2001 The newspaper reported a lack of confidence in the company’s management and a declining performance in key markets. In April, the group posted a lower than expected six per cent rise in first quarter earnings and warned of a difficult year for the company. Profits have also been hit by the slowdown in the US…

Swiss stock exchange considers shorter trading day

This content was published on Jul 23, 2001 The proposal to cut trading hours is under discussion with the exchange’s members. If approved, it will take effect on August 1. Virt-x was launched in June in a bid to break the mould in cross-border trading and to challenge the dominance of Europe’s long-established national exchanges. The merger of the Swiss Exchange and the…

Space research hopes to heal knee injuries

This content was published on Jul 23, 2001 The project is part of the research programme, which is planned by the European Space Agency for the International Space Station. “It looks like the presence of gravity may have a bad influence on growth of tissues because the pulling force of gravity works against the formation of a good three – dimensional structure,” Dr…

Price of motoring comes down again

This content was published on Jul 23, 2001 It’s the sixth consecutive time that the price of fuel has fallen and a litre is now 17 centimes cheaper than it was in mid-May. Migros made the announcement first saying the lower prices would be implemented immediately. Avia followed suit by saying it would match Migros’ move on Monday evening. Prices at Esso, BP…

Switzerland to introduce new BSE test for imported meat

This content was published on Jul 22, 2001 The test will determine whether meat which crosses Swiss borders contains traces of nervous tissue, such as pieces of brain or spinal cord. The federal veterinary office has announced that the new test, which is “nearly ready” for commercial use, is part of a string of new measures to ensure infected meat is kept out…

Online grocers remain upbeat despite lack of demand

This content was published on Jul 22, 2001 A few years ago, Microsoft chairman, Bill Gates forecast that 30 per cent of American groceries would be sold over the Internet by 2005. There’s a long way to go because the figure today stands at just one per cent. In Switzerland, e-food sales account for an even more meagre 0.01 per cent. Making matters…

Tourists can now reach Zermatt under head of steam

This content was published on Jul 22, 2001 When the train line from Visp in the Rhone Valley to Zermatt was inaugurated in 1891, it led to a threefold increase in visitors to Zermatt in its very first year. It was the beginning of the Belle Époque and the birth of the mountain railway. Engineers overcame steep mountainous inclines by developing an array…

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