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Tinu Heiniger: Mir sy derby. Ein Minialbum zum Fussballsommer 2006.

This content was published on May 17, 2006

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malaria vaccine research gathers pace

This content was published on May 17, 2006 It’s all systems go for the malaria research teams at the Basel-based institute, where vaccine testing has been an area of particular interest for the past 14 years. Up to 40 per cent of the 200 staff members are assigned to the disease and they have built up an impressive pool of expertise. The search…

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Switzerland showcases its cinema in Cannes

This content was published on May 17, 2006 Two short films and several co-productions have been selected for the competition, while a “Swiss Day” will present young Swiss film talent. After a “disastrous” year in 2005, Switzerland will be much more present at this year’s event, according to Micha Schiwow, director of Swissfilms. “Things are moving. All we need is a breakthrough. We…

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Swiss press on with bird flu preparations

This content was published on May 16, 2006 They also said in Geneva on Tuesday that they were in close contact with the Swiss business community to avert an economic meltdown in the event of a bird flu pandemic. “Right now we are well prepared but you can never be ready,” said Gaudenz Silberschmidt, vice-director of the Federal Health Office. Two weeks ago…

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English model could beat football hooligans

This content was published on May 16, 2006 John Williams, a sociologist at Leicester University, believes clubs must shoulder more responsibility for fans’ behaviour rather than leave it to the police. Football hooliganism became known around Europe as the “English disease” as violence escalated in England from the 1960s to the 1980s, ultimately leading to several deaths at matches. Williams thinks English police…