Swiss Identity

Anti-money laundering chief defends her record

This content was published on Jun 20, 2004 But three years after taking control of the organisation, Dina Balleyguier told swissinfo that it had succeeded in “weeding out the lawbreakers”. The MLCA, which is charged with monitoring the non-banking sector, investigated 245 financial institutions last year – a 57 per cent rise on the previous year. The federal body says its increased workload…

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Taking a walk in Zurich’s historic parks

This content was published on Jun 19, 2004 This summer the city is highlighting its outdoor heritage by offering guided tours of its lush green spaces. Judith Rohrer is leading a group along a path in the “Arboretum” park on Zurich’s lakeside, which takes them under a shady arch formed by the overhanging branches of a mature beech tree. Rohrer is one of…

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Swiss prepare for last stand at Euro 2004

This content was published on Jun 18, 2004 The team have to beat France in their final group match and hope that the match between Croatia and England doesn’t end in a draw. Switzerland held Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their opening game last Sunday, but were beaten 3-0 by England in their second group match. Thursday’s defeat appeared to have left…

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Switzerland joins in celebration of music

This content was published on Jun 18, 2004 The annual event is already popular in the French-speaking part of the country and has now also begun to attract audiences in German-speaking cantons. Launched in France in 1982, the festival has since spread to more than 100 countries and is traditionally held on or around the summer solstice on June 21. The event was…

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Copycats cream off millions from watch industry

This content was published on Jun 18, 2004 This represents almost eight per cent of the total value of Swiss watchmaking exports, worth SFr10.18 billion in 2003. The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry – the branch’s umbrella organisation – has complained in its annual report that the situation has reached a “worrying level”. “I would not say that the situation is getting…

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The Dani Felber Big Band: Music Was My First Love

This content was published on Jun 18, 2004

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Musique napolitaine des archives portugaises. Ensemble Turicum. Dir. Luiz Alves da Silva & Mathias Weibel. Pergolesi: Messa à 5 Voci; Antonio Gallassi: Te Deum; Leo: Sinfonia; Perez: Trio.

This content was published on Jun 18, 2004

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England break Swiss hearts

This content was published on Jun 18, 2004 Despite a brave first-half performance, the Swiss failed to keep out England after being reduced to ten men for the second game in a row. England’s teenage striker Wayne Rooney was the man of the match, scoring in both halves. His two goals made him the youngest scorer in the history of the competition. The…

Art world searches for next Picasso

This content was published on Jun 17, 2004 Switzerland’s biggest contemporary art fair is seen by many as a showcase for hundreds of undiscovered artists. “Ten years ago, it was the established artists who were being bought. Now it’s the turn of young artists,” said Maria Finders, one of the organisers of Art Basel. “This is a phenomenon to the point where young…

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Parliament moves towards new immigration law

This content was published on Jun 17, 2004 The controversial legislation aims to curb illegal immigration, crack down on abuse in the labour market but also promote integration. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted by 64 votes to 48 in favour of the proposals, which still have to be debated by the Senate. The measures are aimed at amending the current law,…

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