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Swiss army recruits to sign “no drugs” declaration

This content was published on Aug 8, 2002 Army chiefs of staff say the declaration – which is due to come into force in January 2003 – is part of a series of tough measures to fight the consumption of drugs within army ranks. The latest announcement comes three weeks after the Swiss army used the start of its summer recruitment programme to…

Education

Shortage of top women scientists causes concern

This content was published on Aug 8, 2002 Despite measures taken by universities and research funding agencies, few women ever reach the level of full professor or director. In Switzerland, for example, only eight per cent of full professors are women. The gender gap is particularly striking in areas of research in which women make up the majority of undergraduates and are still…

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Switzerland releases Marcos funds

This content was published on Aug 8, 2002 The accounts, blocked shortly after Marcos fell from power in 1986, were in the name of the former Philippine energy minister, Geronimo Velasco, his nephew and secretary. Zurich prosecutor Dieter Jann said the three accounts had been unblocked because legal action in the Philippines was taking too long and a further freezing would be illegal.…

Culture

All the world’s a hotel

This content was published on Aug 8, 2002 “It’s about staging and dramaturgy. It doesn’t matter if a guest doesn’t like individual details like the candlesticks or certain colours,” says Schmid, while relaxing on a sofa in the wood-panelled lounge of the Montana. “It should be like seeing a play or going to the cinema – what counts is the overall impression that…

Switzerland drafts in foreign crime expert

This content was published on Aug 7, 2002 Cantonal authorities in Bern have drafted in Thomas Müller, a renowned criminal psychologist from Austria, to help solve last week’s murder of a woman in Bern. Natalia Slupski, a 20-year-old student, was stabbed to death in a street on the outskirts of Bern on the night of August 1. Another woman was also severely injured…

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Engadine takes kite flying to extremes

This content was published on Aug 7, 2002 The Kite Surf World Cup events kick off on the lake in the eastern Engadine valley on August 11, followed by international wind surfing competitions three days later. Hundreds of amateur kite and wind surfers are expected to take part in the events alongside the world’s best, including Switzerland’s Karin Jaggi and Hawaii’s Josh Stone.…

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Cancer experts demand prevention campaign

This content was published on Aug 6, 2002 In Bern on Tuesday, Oncosuisse, an umbrella organisation for the main partners in the fight against cancer, outlined possibilities for prevention, early detection, cure and care. Meanwhile, two politicians from different parties intend to present parliamentary motions in September, calling for a national cancer policy. “Cancer is everybody’s problem – men, women and children,” Remo…

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Red Brigade suspect remains behind bars

This content was published on Aug 6, 2002 The court threw out an appeal by 46-year-old Nicole Bortone, alias Vincenzo, saying there was a danger that he would try to flee the country. Bortone had asked to be released to be with his two children and his partner, who was seriously ill. His lawyer said Bortone’s partner had died on August 1, while…

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This content was published on Aug 5, 2002

Let the films roll!

This content was published on Aug 5, 2002 A rich feast for film buffs from all over the world, the Festival runs from 1 to 11 August. In its second year under the leadership of Irene Bignardi and Marco Solari, the event is becoming ever more ambitious. Now with a budget of over SFr8 million, this year’s Festival features a varied programme, improved…

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