Swiss Abroad

Pro-Tibet groups call for Olympic boycott

This content was published on Jul 3, 2008 The petition, organised by four pro-Tibet organisations, was handed over to the government on Thursday. Couchepin announced at the end of May that he would attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. “Switzerland is home to the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee and other international sports federations, so it is only natural that…

Swiss Politics

Betancourt liberation doesn’t end negotiations

This content was published on Jul 3, 2008 Switzerland, which has been negotiating the liberation of Farc hostages along with France and Spain, hailed the result of the Colombian army operation, but warned there are other prisoners still waiting to be freed. Colombian spies tricked leftist rebels into handing over Betancourt and three American military contractors on Wednesday in a daring helicopter rescue…

Swiss Politics

Government to return Duvalier funds to Haiti

This content was published on Jul 2, 2008 In a statement, the authorities announced they had given account holders three months to prove the money was not illegally acquired. If they do not comply, the assets – estimated at SFr7.6 million – will be returned to the Caribbean state. The funds only represent a fraction of the $100 million fortune Duvalier and his…

Swiss Politics

One in ten Swiss feels “bad”

This content was published on Jul 2, 2008 The Swiss pharmaceutical association Interpharma reported that when asked about the current state of their health 13 per cent of those surveyed said they felt “bad”. This compares with a figure of only one per cent recorded regularly in polls made ten years ago and more. However, Interpharma’s “Health Monitor 2008” found that the number…

Read more: One in ten Swiss feels “bad”

Swiss Politics

Drinking and smoking lose favour with youth

This content was published on Jul 1, 2008 However, a minority of young people is causing concern because they are more likely to take sleeping pills or illegal drugs such as cocaine and heroin. The findings were presented in Bern by the Swiss Institute for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Problems as part of the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and…

Swiss Politics

Geneva and Zurich stub out smoking

This content was published on Jul 1, 2008 Of the two cantons, Geneva introduced a stricter ban on Tuesday, which includes bars and restaurants, while Zurich has only outlawed smoking in public buildings. Simon Küffer of the Swiss Lung League welcomed the moves by Geneva and Zurich to protect the public from the risks of passive smoking. “We are particularly pleased about the…

Swiss Politics

Director’s cut for Euro 2008

This content was published on Jul 1, 2008 Maire, director of the Locarno International Film Festival and a passionate follower of the beautiful game, says there was plenty of good to be found during the tournament, nothing really bad, and nothing really ugly reared its head. swissinfo: Was a Germany-Spain final a fitting end to Euro 2008? Frédéric Maire: Yes, even if it…

Read more: Director’s cut for Euro 2008

Swiss Politics

A beautiful tournament for the beautiful game

This content was published on Jun 30, 2008 Euro 2008, the biggest event – sporting or otherwise – Switzerland has ever hosted has come to a happy end.

Swiss Politics

Russian businessman extradited

This content was published on Jun 30, 2008 He was handed over to Russia following an 18-month legal battle that ended with his appeal against extradition being dismissed earlier this month by the European Court of Human Rights. The Russian authorities have been trying to extradite the man since his arrest in Zurich in December 2006. The accused and several co-defendants allegedly inflicted…

Swiss Politics

Data watchdog warns of security breaches

This content was published on Jun 30, 2008 In his annual report released on Monday, Hanspeter Thür warned that new technology made it easier for criminals to illegally secure online data. He also said there had to be a sharper focus on anonymous online reviews of professionals such as doctors of lawyers. They could be subject to defamation, Thür added, through what he…

Swiss Abroad

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Swiss Abroad

More

Pro-Tibet groups call for Olympic boycott

More

Betancourt liberation doesn’t end negotiations

More

Government to return Duvalier funds to Haiti

More

One in ten Swiss feels “bad”

More

Drinking and smoking lose favour with youth

More

Geneva and Zurich stub out smoking

More

Director’s cut for Euro 2008

More

A beautiful tournament for the beautiful game

More

Russian businessman extradited

More

Data watchdog warns of security breaches

Popular Stories

Most Discussed