Swiss Identity

Terror investigations step up a gear

This content was published on Jun 24, 2004 His comments come as the Swiss authorities prepare to begin legal proceedings in three terror cases launched in the wake of the September 11 attacks. At a press conference in the Swiss capital, Bern, Roschacher denied that Switzerland was a major hub for militant groups. “Switzerland has so far not played a central role as…

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Olympic flame lights up Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 24, 2004 The flame was presented in Geneva at the European headquarters of the United Nations, before heading to the city of Lausanne, home of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The relay arrived in Geneva on Thursday from Amsterdam, after travelling to Australia, Asia, Africa and South and North America since leaving Athens on June 3. Its…

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Garantiert Mundart. Das isch Musig.

This content was published on Jun 24, 2004

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40 Chöre. Deutsche Schweiz – Ticino – Romandie – Grischun. Songs and tunes .

This content was published on Jun 24, 2004

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Swiss keeps watch over Euro 2004

This content was published on Jun 24, 2004 Now in charge of security, his first task two years ago was to make sure the ten stadiums were ready on time. Favre is one of 50 delegates from European football’s governing body, Uefa, sent to Portugal to prepare for the football championships. He has worked behind the scenes for the past two years, supervising…

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Asylum seekers to be offered voluntary HIV tests

This content was published on Jun 23, 2004 Instead, asylum seekers will be offered voluntary tests on arrival at a border post. The Federal Health Office and the Federal Refugee Office said they were examining ways to encourage asylum seekers to be tested for HIV, the virus that leads to Aids. Earlier this year, the authorities considered introducing systematic tests at the border,…

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Swiss footballers fare no better than in 1996

This content was published on Jun 22, 2004 The players led by manager Köbi Kuhn failed to do any better than those coached by Artur Jorge eight years ago in England. Switzerland played three matches at the European football championships, scored one goal and notched up only one point. The slim pickings from Portugal are identical to what the Swiss achieved at Euro…

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Experts warn of rise in hospital superbugs

This content was published on Jun 22, 2004 Health experts say the country is lagging behind in some areas of infection control and are calling for increased measures to fight MRSA and other hospital bugs. A study, published this month by Swiss-NOSO – a Swiss medical journal dedicated to hospital hygiene – found that the number of MRSA cases had doubled in 2003…

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Hanneli-Musig: Blümchen Wunderhold – O Little Flower Wondrous Fair

This content was published on Jun 22, 2004

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Swiss bow out of Euro 2004 with heads held high

This content was published on Jun 21, 2004 The Swiss, who went into their Group B game with nothing to lose, put up a brave performance but it was not the night for David to slay Goliath. After playing for more than an hour with a determination that at times unsettled the French, the Swiss visibly tired, leaving France’s Thierry Henry to poach…

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