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Embattled Von Roll manager resigns

This content was published on Sep 3, 2002 Lüthy resigned in order to prepare for a court case he faces in Germany, according to a statement released by Von Roll. The Zurich-based materials and technology group said that Lüthy asked to leave the company to avoid any negative effects on its reputation. Lüthy, the head of Von Roll’s Inova division, was arrested in…

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Marthaler case rocks Swiss theatreland

This content was published on Sep 3, 2002 The board of Zurich’s “Schauspielhaus” cited poor audience figures as one of the main reasons for their decision. But was Marthaler’s crime really one of empty seats and coffers or was it symptomatic of a change in political attitudes to the dramatic arts in Switzerland? His sacking has shocked Switzerland’s cultural elite who have attacked…

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Lucerne seduces music lovers

This content was published on Sep 3, 2002 The tantalising programme features music inspired by the Orient as well as contemporary works, played by the cream of the world’s orchestras. “These days, seduction is everywhere – it’s not just about the erotic connotations of the word, but we are also seduced more passively by things such as products and adverts,” the festival’s director,…

Bush administration – a history of undermining the world court

This content was published on Sep 2, 2002 In July, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution to protect US citizens from prosecution by the court for a year. And since then, the Bush Administration has continues its campaign to undermine the new tribunal. Its officials now focus their efforts on European countries. The Bush Administration is attempting to negotiate a series…

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A turning point for international justice?

This content was published on Sep 2, 2002 The Swiss have been unwavering in their support for the court, despite pressure from the United States, which wants its citizens exempt from possible prosecution. The first Assembly of States to the International Criminal Court, which meets from September 3 to 10, will decide how to elect the 18 judges who will sit on the…

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Acclaimed theatre boss sacked

This content was published on Sep 1, 2002 Marthaler, who has spent two seasons at the prominent “Schauspielhaus” venue, has been blamed for collapsing ticket sales. News of the sacking was greeted with widespread criticism, with Marthaler supporters describing it as unfair, embarrassing and badly timed. A statement by the theatre released on Saturday warned of potential bankruptcy, amid a decline in audience…

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Afghan women slowly cast off veil of oppression

This content was published on Sep 1, 2002 The ten women say their situation has improved enormously since the fall of the Taliban regime, but much remains to be done. All of the members of the group say that foreign aid to Afghanistan will do much towards reconstructing their country. Switzerland has already pledged over SFr30 million towards reconstruction and development projects. Money…

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Switzerland seen as easy target

This content was published on Sep 1, 2002 But social factors also account for the fact that the number of foreigners in Swiss prisons has more than doubled in the past ten years. Compared with other countries, Swiss rates of incarceration are low. Prisoners account for 71 people in 100,000 compared with 85 in France and 96 in Germany and 700 in the…

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Dog attacks trigger calls for new prevention measures

This content was published on Aug 31, 2002 The latest figures show that around 13,000 people are bitten by their “best friends” every year, a third of them are children. Public concerns about dangerous dogs, particularly breeds such as Pitbulls and Rottweilers, prompted the study by Federal Veterinary Office, which was released this week. The findings show that the most frequent victims of…

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Gstaad festival shows youthful zest

This content was published on Aug 31, 2002 For the first time, the programme includes a concert by the European Union Youth Orchestra. Founded in 1976, the orchestra, whose motto is “Fifteen nations – one language,” is 20 years younger than the Menuhin Festival Gstaad. Since its first tour in 1978 the orchestra has established a reputation as one of the best and…

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