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Italy to compensate Swiss art dealer

This content was published on May 29, 2002 The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that while Italy had a right to seize Van Gogh’s “The Gardener”, its payment – which represented a fraction of the painting’s market value – had caused a loss to Beyeler. The controversy, which involves one of Switzerland’s best-known art figures, dates back to 1977 when…

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And then there were two…

This content was published on May 29, 2002 Swiss men’s number two Michel Kratochvil was beaten in straight sets by Romania’s Andrei Pavel in the tournament’s second round action, while Swiss women’s number four Emmanuelle Gagliardi fell foul of talented Yugoslav teenager Jelena Dokic in a first round meeting. Kratochvil lasted just 97 minutes against Pavel, who is seeded 22nd at the Grand…

Schnyder and Mikaelian progress

This content was published on May 29, 2002 Following the early departure of Swiss favourite Roger Federer from the men’s draw on Tuesday at the hands of Morocco’s Hicham Arazi, Schnyder (WTA 24) managed to avoid a similar upset against Venezuelan qualifier Milagros Sequera. The Swiss women’s number two eased past Sequera (WTA 121) in straight sets (6-3, 6-2) to set up a…

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Happy hosts

This content was published on May 29, 2002 The 13-day junior tournament, which culminated in the Czech Republic’s 3-1 penalty triumph over France in Basel on Tuesday, attracted total crowds of more than 150,000. The performance of the home team was responsible for a good deal of the ticket sales, with Bernard Challandes’ Swiss side exceeding all expectations to reach the semi-finals. “We…

Blatter faces moment of truth

This content was published on May 29, 2002 Switzerland’s Sepp Blatter, who is standing for re-election, is up against Cameroon’s Issa Hayatou. Blatter’s prospects for re-election, long viewed as a fait accompli, were seen as less certain on Tuesday, after he was booed and jeered at a special congress in Seoul called to examine FIFA’s finances. Not only did Blatter prevent the head…

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Penalty finish in Basel

This content was published on May 28, 2002 The Czechs saw off the hot favourites of France in a 3-1 penalty win after 120 minutes of regular and extra time had failed to produce a goal. Tuesday’s final in Basel saw the Czechs clinch their first European under-21 title since winning the inaugural competition, as Czechoslovakia, in 1972. France were hoping to become…

Federer flops in Paris

This content was published on May 28, 2002 Seeded eighth for the Grand Slam event, the Swiss number one was considered among the pre-tournament favourites following his Masters Series triumph in Hamburg earlier this month. But in a rain-interrupted meeting with Moroccan world number 45 Hicham Arazi, Federer was far from being at his best with more than 60 unforced errors helping to…

Amnesty report takes aim at Swiss police

This content was published on May 28, 2002 The criticism is contained in Amnesty International’s annual report for 2001, which was released on Tuesday, and which repeats earlier criticisms of the Swiss police for alleged ill treatment of foreigners and the use of excessive force during deportations. In addition, this year’s report alleges infringements of the rights of peaceful assembly and freedom of…

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Crime probe sparks diplomatic row with Angola

This content was published on May 28, 2002 The denial comes two days after the Angolan president, Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, sent a letter to the Swiss authorities, accusing them of passing information to the French newspaper, “Le Monde”. The alleged leak concerned a joint Swiss-French investigation into money laundering and embezzlement. Le Monde said last week that Dos Santos, together with his…

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Rain disrupts French Open schedule

This content was published on May 28, 2002 All three of the Swiss women taking part in this year’s Grand Slam event were due to be in action on Tuesday. But persistent bad weather in Paris now means that Patty Schnyder, Emmanuelle Gagliardi and Marie-Gaïané Mikaelian will now have to wait until Wednesday at the earliest to begin their French Open bids. In…

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