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Zurich airport row continues in German court

This content was published on May 6, 2005 But the Leipzig court announced on Wednesday that it would not make a decision until the European Court of Justice, also considering the Swiss case, had made a ruling. The row centres on flight restrictions imposed by Germany over a key route into Zurich airport. This northern approach into the hub is mainly over parts…

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Amnesty flags up asylum abuses

This content was published on May 5, 2005 The Swiss branch of the human-rights organisation says it is particularly concerned about the toughening of the asylum law and police use of electroshock weapons during deportations. The government is due before the CAT on Friday and Monday to explain the steps it has taken to prevent and punish acts of torture in Switzerland. The…

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Bookish weekend in store for literature buffs

This content was published on May 5, 2005 Solothurn is wooing visitors with a line-up of contemporary Swiss authors, while Basel is betting on big name publishers to pull in the crowds. The two high points of the German-Swiss literary calendar are overlapping this year, giving both authors and visitors the chance to take in both events over the same weekend. Five leading…

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Schengen/Dublin: the issues

This content was published on May 4, 2005 swissinfo takes a look at the Schengen and Dublin accords and what they entail. In the 1980s there was a debate within the EU over the meaning of the concept of the “free movement of persons”, which was incorporated in the treaty establishing the European Community. While some states wanted to remove internal borders altogether,…

Swiss arrest Russian ex-atomic energy minister

This content was published on May 4, 2005 The Justice Ministry said on Wednesday that the arrest had been made at the request of the United States, which is demanding Adamov’s extradition – a move which the ex-minister is resisting. Justice ministry spokesman Folco Galli said that Adamov was arrested during a visit to the Swiss capital, Bern, two days ago. Galli gave…

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Geneva opens inquiry into oil-for-food scandal

This content was published on May 4, 2005 The investigation is focusing on the bank accounts opened in Geneva by letterbox companies and intermediaries suspected of money laundering. Examining magistrate Jean-Bernard Schmid confirmed a report in the newspaper Le Temps that the proceedings, which began in March, followed a French request for legal assistance. The judge is examining especially closely the flow of…

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Geneva rejoins marathon circuit

This content was published on May 4, 2005 The return of the race coincides with a resurgence of long-distance running throughout the world and Switzerland, where around 20 marathons are being held this year. After Zurich, Basel and Lausanne, it is now Geneva’s turn to clear the streets of traffic and make way for a river of runners willing to sweat blood and…

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Fresh parliamentary support for swissinfo

This content was published on May 3, 2005 The House of Representatives’ traffic and communications commission agreed on Tuesday that the government should pay half of swissinfo’s budget. The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) announced on March 22 that it would axe up to 80 jobs and eight language services at swissinfo, leaving only a reduced English department. Internet services in the national languages…

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Senate commission discusses swissinfo fate

This content was published on May 3, 2005 Friday’s statement comes in response to a decision by the SBC in March that it would axe up to 80 jobs and eight language services at swissinfo, leaving only a reduced English department. The commission also called for a comprehensive debate to be held in the Senate on the future of swissinfo/Swiss Radio International. Members…

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Bologna reforms begin to bite

This content was published on May 3, 2005 The majority are continuing their studies to Master’s level, according to the Federal Statistics Office on Tuesday. Under the European Union’s Bologna Declaration of 1999, 40 countries – including Switzerland – agreed to harmonise higher education across the continent and to encourage students to study in other countries. The aim is the creation of a…

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