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Whistle-blowers inch towards more protection

This content was published on Jun 28, 2007 Watchdogs have applauded a development they hope will bring Switzerland in line with international standards, but there are fears it could create a culture of mistrust or damage the labour market. The motion cleared a major hurdle when it was finally passed by both houses of parliament on Friday, ending four years of debate. It…

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Swiss level America’s Cup series

This content was published on Jun 27, 2007 Defending champion Alinghi won by 30 seconds and the best-of-nine series is now tied 2-2. The Kiwis lodged a protest after the race over the way Alinghi’s mainsail was attached, but this was rejected by a jury on Thursday afternoon. The victory means the race to win the Auld Mug, the oldest trophy in international…

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“No one possesses the truth”

This content was published on Jun 27, 2007 A visit to the Jura hills where small Mennonite communities survived centuries of persecution reveals the challenge members of this church face today in escaping the shadows of the past. The decision by the authorities of canton Bern to support the commemorative events of Anabaptist Year 2007 was bold since it puts the accent on…

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Music in Zurich 1500-1900.

This content was published on Jun 27, 2007

Swiss fall behind in America’s Cup thriller

This content was published on Jun 26, 2007 Emirates Team New Zealand, which nearly had a crew member fall overboard earlier in the race, won the bow-to-bow battle to the finish on Tuesday to rally for a 25-second win in the best-of-nine series. New Zealand gave up the start to guard their right-hand advantage in the erratic and shifting conditions and the move…

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Swiss struggle to kick drug habit

This content was published on Jun 26, 2007 A UN report containing the findings also notes that Swiss cannabis consumption and production remains among the highest in Europe. Tests on wastewater carried out by a German institute show that an estimated 22 lines of cocaine are consumed daily per 1,000 inhabitants over the age of 15 in St Moritz. The mountain resort, which…

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Marius & die Jagdkapelle: Rehbockrock

This content was published on Jun 26, 2007

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Risky mission

This content was published on Jun 26, 2007

Swiss police criticised for rights violations

This content was published on Jun 25, 2007 Swiss police reacted with outrage at Monday’s report, “Switzerland: Police, Justice and Human Rights”, which they described as unreliable, and vehemently denied the accusations. At the launch of the report on Monday Amnesty said it had uncovered 30 cases in 14 cantons over the past three years in which police had committed often serious human…

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Euro 2008 hosts promise greener tournament

This content was published on Jun 25, 2007 Both countries say the tournament, due to start in less than take 12 months, should serve as a model for similar events in the future. The Swiss environment minister, Moritz Leuenberger, and his Austrian counterpart, Josef Pröll, signed a “sustainability charter” in the Austrian capital, Vienna, on Monday. One of the aims is to encourage…

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