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Switzerland “not safe from terrorist attacks”

This content was published on May 30, 2006 The Federal Police Office’s annual report noted that right- and left-wing extremism, human trafficking and the activities of criminal organisations were also major concerns in 2005. Switzerland is not thought to be a primary target of terrorist groups, but situated in the heart of Europe the risk of operations by Islamic extremists in Switzerland “are…

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Ludwig van Beethoven. Yefim Bronfman. Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich. David Zinman, cond.

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Wilde: A Drug For Every Pain

This content was published on May 30, 2006

Echo vom Vitznauerstock. Gold. 28 X total urchig.

This content was published on May 30, 2006

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US frustrates Swiss nuclear probe

This content was published on May 29, 2006 Authorities in Bern say they asked US officials for judicial assistance a year ago but have yet to receive a reply. Washington’s failure to respond to “multiple” Swiss appeals was revealed last week by former United Nations weapons inspector David Albright. He told a US hearing into the nuclear trafficking ring run by Abdul Qadeer…

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Remarks land justice minister in trouble

This content was published on May 29, 2006 The lawyer representing one of the men confirmed on Monday that his client had filed a complaint against the minister for slander, defamatory remarks, offensive language and violation of a person’s rights. The charges were filed following a speech made by Blocher to the Zurich section of his rightwing People’s Party in January. The minister…

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Medical aid sent to Palestinian territories

This content was published on May 28, 2006 The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) said an initial SFr1 million ($820,000) had also been released for the purchase of medicines for cash-strapped hospitals. “In the light of the extremely precarious situation that currently prevails… and faced with the danger of a collapse of the public health sector, SDC Humanitarian Aid has decided…

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Schmid calls for more action over hooligans

This content was published on May 28, 2006 Schmid said on Sunday he favoured a ban on alcohol around stadiums and extra security measures during Euro 2008, which is being jointly hosted by Switzerland and Austria. His comments come two weeks after hundreds of football fans went on the rampage in Basel following the title decider between Basel and Zurich. In interviews published…

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Federer faces Nadal challenge at French Open

This content was published on May 28, 2006 All eyes are on the great rivalry between him and Spanish player Rafael Nadal, the current Roland Garros champion and king of the clay court. Federer won his first round match against qualifier Diego Hartfield of Argentina on Sunday. He was due to face Frenchman Arnaud Clement, but the number 56 pulled out with an…

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Tourist industry must keep up with the times

This content was published on May 27, 2006 Travel specialists tell swissinfo that the country’s mountain scenery is hard to beat, but add that location is not enough on its own to attract visitors from abroad. The latest official tourism figures and forecasts could lull Swiss resorts and the hotel industry into a false sense of security. The number of overnights stays jumped…

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