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Abacha family blocks handover of frozen funds

This content was published on Aug 18, 2004 The appeal follows a decision in August to return the remainder of Abacha’s assets, worth SFr622 million ($500 million), which the Swiss say are of “criminal origin”. The Abacha family’s lawyer, Bruno de Preux, said he had filed an appeal against the planned handover of funds at the Federal Court in Lausanne on Monday. The…

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Cyclist Thürig wins second Swiss medal

This content was published on Aug 18, 2004 Her bronze medal came a day after fencer Marcel Fischer collected gold, bringing Switzerland’s medal tally to two for the 2004 Games. “I’m so happy, I worked so hard to get here,” said Thürig. “There were eight to ten riders who could have finished on the podium here.” The 32-year-old finished 44 seconds behind Dutch…

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Birds / Oiseaux / Vögel. Christian Spring, piano.

This content was published on Aug 18, 2004

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Kisha: Läb dini Tröim

This content was published on Aug 18, 2004

Switzerland win Olympic gold

This content was published on Aug 17, 2004 But two-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer crashed out of the tennis in a surprise defeat to an unknown Czech player. Fischer beat China’s Lei Wang in the final of the men’s individual epee competition on Tuesday to become Olympic champion. “I can’t believe it, it’s a dream come true,” said Fischer after the final. “I…

Right speaks out against gagging order

This content was published on Aug 17, 2004 In a ruling on Monday, the country’s highest court said anti-racism laws could be applied to neo-Nazi meetings. The decision essentially narrows the legal definition of what constitutes a private meeting. While some say the ruling should help muzzle extremist groups, the rightwing Swiss People’s Party has criticised the move as an assault on the…

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Reto Weber’s Squeeze Band: Squeeze Me

This content was published on Aug 17, 2004

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Green groups refuse to be muzzled

This content was published on Aug 17, 2004 They have called on the federal authorities to set clear deadlines for courts to rule on appeals. Their comments come amid controversy over the construction of a new football stadium in Zurich. Eleven groups, including WWF Switzerland, Pro Natura – Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and the Environmental Transport Association, said any attempt to restrict…

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Swiss heritage goes underground to survive

This content was published on Aug 17, 2004 The Heimiswil underground shelter, which was used by the military until 1970, now houses a huge archive of microfilms. The federal archive holds around 54,000 films, containing records of historical and cultural importance dating from the late Middle Ages onwards. Newspapers, books and maps have all been given the microfilm treatment. “The decision about which…

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Ticino leads fight against passive smoking

This content was published on Aug 16, 2004 The restrictions are the toughest yet considered in Switzerland and would ban smoking in all public places, including bars and restaurants. Switzerland’s lax restrictions on smoking are a source of surprise – even amazement – for first-time visitors. Few public places are off-limits to smokers, few restaurants have non-smoking sections, and all trains have smoking…

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