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Merz says banking secrecy concessions possible

This content was published on Feb 28, 2009 Banking secrecy is anchored in Swiss law but “we need to accept discussion on it and make a few concessions”, Merz told a conference marking the creation of the new Radicals-Liberals political party on Saturday in Bern. Failure to open debate on the issue could result in Switzerland being blacklisted as an uncooperative tax haven…

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Suter clocks second Bulgarian downhill success

This content was published on Feb 28, 2009 The podium place follows her victory in the initial downhill contest in Bansko on Friday, where she took first place. The 24-year-old from central Switzerland had shown strong performances during practice runs. Andrea Fischbacher of Austria won the race, her second World Cup victory, in one minute, 45:81 seconds. Tina Maze of Slovenia followed, 0.26…

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Politicians chosen on face value

This content was published on Feb 28, 2009 Researchers from Lausanne University say that when choosing a leader, both adults and children employ the same inborn processes for what is an extremely complex act. “We are using an instinctual mechanism to do something that is very sophisticated for which we haven’t really adapted or evolved,” researcher John Antonakis told swissinfo. “We believe that…

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Scientists uncover gene for teeth

This content was published on Feb 27, 2009 A team from the university’s Institute for Oral Biology conducted tests on mice to identify a gene believed to be responsible for producing the substance that gives teeth their durability. It is the hardest known natural tissue but once broken or eaten away by acids, it does not regenerate. The gene’s discovery could one day…

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A restless soul finds Irish inspiration

This content was published on Feb 27, 2009 The Swiss author, whose latest novel, Nach Hause Schwimmen (Swimming Home), won the inaugural Swiss Book Prize, met swissinfo while passing through his hometown in Olten, in central Switzerland. A self-confessed wanderer, Lappert has lived outside his home country for most of his adult life. Following the success of his bestselling novel, published last year,…

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Küttel wins first world ski jumping title

This content was published on Feb 27, 2009 Küttel had a first jump of 133.5 meters for 84.3 points, which proved to be enough for his first world title after conditions became gradually worse and made it impossible to finish the second round. Organisers made the decision after Simon Ammann of Switzerland, who six days ago placed third on the normal hill in…

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Concours International d’Execution Musicale Genève (CIEM) 50th Anniversary (Vol. 1) – International Competition For Musical Performers Geneva (CIEM) 50th Anniversary (Vol. 1)

This content was published on Feb 27, 2009 The International Competition for Musical Performers in Geneva CIEM celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1989. Over the past half century, this prestigious event has achieved increasing worldwide renown and has launched many unknown but highly talented performers on their way to brillant international careers. Since 1982, the Transcription Service of Swiss Radio International has issued…

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Suter blitzes Bulgaria for World Cup win

This content was published on Feb 27, 2009 Suter finished the race in one minute, 45.68 seconds. Austria’s Andrea Fischbacher took second, at 1.15 seconds behind. Vonn, from the United States, tied for third with Italy’s Nadia Fanchini, at 1.24 seconds back. The 24-year-old from central Switzerland had cemented herself as a favourite to win after strong performances during practice runs. She has…

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Is Switzerland right to send soldiers to defend shipping against pirates in the Gulf of Aden?

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