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Anti-hooliganism rules split parliament

This content was published on Dec 13, 2005 The move comes ahead of the 2008 European football championships that are being jointly hosted by Switzerland and neighbouring Austria. The proposed measures include a national database of hooligans, travel restrictions and banning orders for known troublemakers. The bill also foresees preventive detention as well as increased powers for police and the customs authorities to…

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Roche opens Tamiflu to outside firms

This content was published on Dec 12, 2005 The company also confirmed on Monday two of 12 potential partners chosen for the production of the drug, which protects against flu. Roche said it had granted the sub-licence for the production of oseltamivir, Tamiflu’s active ingredient, to the Shanghai Pharmaceutical Group in China. It added it was in further negotiations for local partnerships in…

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Swiss businessman achieves American dream

This content was published on Dec 12, 2005 Ypsomed of Burgdorf produces injection pens and pen needles for administering medicinal drugs and is a pioneer in helping diabetics. “These pens enable the user to inject just the right dosage of the drug, and they are very safe and easy to use,” says Daniel Kusio, Ypsomed’s spokesman, adding that they are designed so that…

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Felix Weingartner: Symphonic Works Vol. 3. Basel Symphony Orchestra. Marko Letonja.

This content was published on Dec 12, 2005

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Vino Tonto: Blanc

This content was published on Dec 12, 2005

Army drones keep an eye on the border

This content was published on Dec 11, 2005 The drones are also being considered for use during the Euro 2008 football championships, which Switzerland and Austria are jointly hosting. After successful test flights, Swiss border guards asked for permission to use the drones in the fight against smuggling and illegal immigration. The defence ministry has now approved this request. However, Federal Data Protection…

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CIA plane entered Swiss airspace

This content was published on Dec 10, 2005 A plane was recorded on the day a radical imam was allegedly abducted in Italy and flown to Germany, but the aviation office does not know whether he was on board. The revelations are the latest in a controversy that has exploded in Europe over allegations that the United States has held terror suspects and…

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ICRC aid budget tops SFr1 billion

This content was published on Dec 10, 2005 Presenting its 2006 budget in Geneva on Friday, the organisation reiterated concerns about access to detainees held by the United States. The budget for next year represents a 9.2 per cent increase on 2005 and reflects the increasing demands placed on the organisation to help the victims of armed conflict and natural disasters. More than…

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Swiss meet French again next year in Germany

This content was published on Dec 9, 2005 The draw was made on Friday evening at a star-studded gala in the German city of Leipzig. An estimated 350 million television viewers worldwide watched the show. The Swiss have once again been pitted against France, their big rivals in the tournament’s group qualifying matches. The two sides will meet on June 13 in Stuttgart…

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Kids’ ski project gets off to a flying start

This content was published on Dec 9, 2005 Project organisers in the central Swiss ski resort of Sattel hope to foster young talent and ultimately help improve Switzerland’s skiing fortunes after years in the doldrums. The “Free Snow Sattel” project is the brainchild of Osi Inglin, the coach of the Women’s National ski team, and a local resident. Swiss ski team member Nadia…

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