Swiss Identity

Visitors egged on over Easter

This content was published on Mar 23, 2002 There will be Easter egg hunts, exhibitions, markets and processions. Eggs made of stone, porcelain and of course, real eggs, will be on display at the annual Easter Egg Market in Nyon on Lake Geneva. Artists and craftsmen from across Europe will be on hand in Nyon to demonstrate the art of egg decoration, using…

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Swiss furniture takes coveted place in New York

This content was published on Mar 23, 2002 A product line of the USM modular furniture company, based in Münsingen near Bern, has been formally accepted by the museum’s Architecture and Design collection. The design in question – the Haller system – has been manufactured for nearly 40 years and has maintained its original form by using three basic steel and chrome components:…

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Olympic and Paralympic athletes honoured in Bern

This content was published on Mar 22, 2002 During a reception in the capital, the Swiss president, Kaspar Villiger, reminded guests of the importance of the Swiss athletes’ performances. Villiger said their exploits contributed towards an interest for popular sports. “The world of sports is at your feet and doors are opening,” said the Swiss president. “The path to victory is made up…

History

Government wants further debates on wartime past

This content was published on Mar 22, 2002 An official statement said the cabinet had taken note of the final report of the Independent Commission of Experts, led by the Swiss historian, Jean-François Bergier. “It is now up to all Swiss citizens, teachers and scholars to form their own opinions, to complete and discuss the findings,” the statement adds. The government also welcomes…

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No problems for Hingis

This content was published on Mar 22, 2002 The Swiss world number three needed just 50 minutes to down Lee (WTA 108) in straight sets (6-1, 6-0). Hingis, who received a bye into the second round, is now due to face Tatiana Poutchek of Belarus, who defeated French seed Nathalie Dechy 6-3, 0-6, 6-0. The $6.3 million Florida event is regarded as the…

Von Grünigen to carry on skiing

This content was published on Mar 22, 2002 The reigning giant slalom world champion had hinted that he might call it a day after missing much of the last year’s events with two serious injuries. On Friday, though, the 32-year-old skier said he intended to stay on the professional circuit for at least one more year. Von Grünigen added that he intended to…

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Probe lays bare Swiss wartime role

This content was published on Mar 22, 2002 Presenting its final report on Friday, the Independent Commission of Experts (ICE) said there had been “egregious failures” by the government and private industry during the Nazi era. The head of the ICE, Jean-François Bergier, outlined three areas in which the Commission had found major failings in Switzerland’s policy during that period – its treatment…

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Zurich teams strike back

This content was published on Mar 22, 2002 Kloten defeated Davos 6-3 to level the overall score in the best-of-seven series at 2-2. The Lions are also on level terms with Lugano after beating their Ticinese rivals 2-1 in overtime on Thursday. The star of Kloten’s well-deserved victory was 17-year-old Romano Lemm. The young prodigy scored two goals, including the 5-3 which ended…

Basel stay on course for double

This content was published on Mar 22, 2002 Currently six points clear at the top of the league table, Basel had few difficulties in Zurich’s Letzigrund stadium. Leading 2-1 with five minutes to go, Christian Gross’s team only made sure of victory, however, with late goals from Spanish forward Carlos Varela and his Australian strike partner Scott Chipperfield. The rest of the night’s…

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Mikaelian through in Key Biscayne

This content was published on Mar 21, 2002 Mikaelian (WTA 73) upset Slovakian world number 48 Janette Husarova on Thursday to join Martina Hingis, Patty Schnyder and Emmanuelle Gagliardi in round two of the prestigious Florida event. The Lausanne player, who turned 18 earlier this month, struggled more with her own inconsistency than against her opponent. But despite serving up 13 double faults,…

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