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Switzerland releases part of Abacha millions

This content was published on Dec 17, 2003 On Wednesday, canton Geneva announced that Switzerland would return SFr110 million ($88 million) to Nigeria. “This is the first time that we pay back money to Nigeria,” the chief prosecutor of canton Geneva, Daniel Zappelli, said after the announcement. The money is part of the SFr800 million frozen by the Swiss authorities in 1999 after…

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Swiss embassy takes action on women trafficking

This content was published on Dec 17, 2003 Since the collapse of communism the number of Russian women arriving in Switzerland each year to work as prostitutes or striptease dancers has increased significantly. Under Swiss law, go-go or striptease dancing is the only type of work for which women from Eastern Europe can easily obtain a visa. Once in Switzerland the women often…

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Nick Perrin Trio: Wes’ Side

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Wind tunnel breathes life into Sauber

This content was published on Dec 17, 2003 The wind tunnel – which will be used to help shape and refine the aerodynamics of cars – is the biggest single investment ever made by the team. “Aerodynamics is the primary factor affecting a modern Formula One car,” said team boss Peter Sauber. “The wind tunnel is the primary tool for creating a successful…

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Passive smoking clouds a Swiss holiday

This content was published on Dec 17, 2003 There are few restrictions on lighting up in public places and a heavy fog hangs in many bars and restaurants. Jürg Hurter doesn’t mince his words when asked what advice he would give to a non-smoker planning a trip to Switzerland. “If you don’t like smoke, then avoid Switzerland,” says the president of the Swiss…

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Parliament recognises Armenian genocide

This content was published on Dec 17, 2003 The move comes almost three months after Ankara snubbed the Swiss foreign minister, Micheline Calmy-Rey, over a similar decision taken by a cantonal parliament. On Tuesday, the House decided with 107 votes in favour, 67 against and 11 abstentions to recognise the massacre of ethnic Armenians during the Ottoman Empire. Armenians say around 1.5 million…

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Kammerorchester Basel. Dir. Christopher Hogwood. Klassizistische Moderne Vol.3. Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite. Malpiero: Ricercari per undici instrumenti. Casella: Scarlattiana.

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Switzerland denies being soft on al-Qaeda

This content was published on Dec 16, 2003 A UN report criticised the Swiss for failing to prevent financial and material support from reaching Osama bin Laden’s network and Afghanistan’s Taliban. An independent group overseeing sanctions against al-Qaeda and the Taliban released a report earlier this month which included claims that Switzerland had been soft in its application of restrictions. UN observers said…

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Modern art in a traditional Swiss setting

This content was published on Dec 16, 2003 But not all is as it seems in this sparsely populated corner of eastern Switzerland known for its traditional costumes, music and folk art. Amid the equally distinctive Appenzeller architecture can be found two buildings belonging very much to the 21st century and jointly hosting a gem of a modern art exhibition. Even new houses…

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Swiss to appeal EU ruling over flight ban

This content was published on Dec 15, 2003 The government confirmed on Monday it would take its case to the European Court of Justice, arguing that the restrictions violate an aviation accord between Switzerland and Germany. Swiss complaints about German flight restrictions into Zurich airport had fallen on deaf ears in Brussels. Two weeks ago, the EU rejected Switzerland’s request to overturn the…

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