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Counting the cost of arthritis

This content was published on Oct 12, 2005 For many, pain is only part of the story – in chronic cases the illness can alter the course of their lives and result in many years of lost income and opportunities. Valérie Krafft from the Swiss League Against Rheumatism (SLAR) told swissinfo that one in three people would be affected by rheumatic illness at…

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Brussels accuses Schindler of cartel activity

This content was published on Oct 12, 2005 Schindler, which is based near Lucerne in central Switzerland, has confirmed receiving a statement of objections from Brussels. This document alleges that the companies infringed an article of European Union competition law prohibiting concerted behaviour or agreements among companies that have an anti-competitive effect. The Commission added that the alleged activity was limited to Belgium,…

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Magnetfisch: Botox

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Anti-racism posters target wide audience

This content was published on Oct 12, 2005 The campaign is intended to reinforce the fight against discrimination. In addition, the commission has called for a revision of anti-racism legislation. The posters display quotes from people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds and appear on giant screens in the five largest Swiss train stations, in buses and on billboards and shopping areas. Launched…

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Officials play down bird flu threat

This content was published on Oct 11, 2005 Switzerland’s stance comes at a time when international organisations are warning of a flu pandemic. But Swiss officials say they want to be sure that the population listens if the danger becomes more acute. At a joint media conference in the Swiss capital, Bern, the Federal Health Office and Veterinary Office said that cases of…

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Restaurant owners deal with problem of smoke

This content was published on Oct 11, 2005 The results coincide with the launch of a campaign by Gastrosuisse, the restaurant and hotel owners’ association, to provide smoke-free zones in eating places. The study found that the number of people affected by passive smoking had fallen from 54 per cent in 2001-2 to 47 per cent in 2004, partially thanks to an improvement…

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20 Jahre Bürgler-Laimbacher, Illgau-Schwyz.

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Fricktaler Musikanten: 100 Super-Schlager im Medley-Mix

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Swiss ban Turkish and Romanian poultry imports

This content was published on Oct 10, 2005 But health officials say there is no reason for panic over a virus, the impact of which on humans is still unclear. The Federal Health Office said on Monday that the situation remained unchanged and that the animal-virus strain A H5N1 only affected humans in rare cases. But bird flu is approaching and after affecting…

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Imam refused Swiss work permit

This content was published on Oct 9, 2005 The justice ministry turned down an appeal from the centre’s director, whose own views on the application of Islamic law are considered controversial. Dominique Boillat, a spokesman for the Federal Migration Office, said on Sunday that the decision by the justice ministry backed up an earlier decision by immigration officials. “Imams who work in Switzerland…

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