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Davos celebrate record win

This content was published on Jan 16, 2002 Davos maintained number one position in the rankings after a record 18th win at home, with bottom side Rapperswil now highly unlikely to make to the end-of-season play-offs. Second-place team Lugano are also through to the play-offs, despite drawing 3-3 against Fribourg. Bern’s fears of being drawn into the relegation battle weren’t eased any on…

Basel museums prove there is life after dark

This content was published on Jan 15, 2002 Often overshadowed by its reputation as an industrial city, Basel has long been recognised as a city of culture – thanks to its many excellent museums, galleries and art fairs. Nearly 30 of Basel’s museums are taking part in this year’s “Museums by Night” event, when tours and special events will be put on from…

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Plain sailing for Swiss in Melbourne

This content was published on Jan 15, 2002 Federer stormed to victory making short work of his opponent, the United States veteran Michael Chang. The 20-year-old Swiss won in straight sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 putting an end to the American’s chances. Chang, who turns 30 this year, was making his 15th consecutive appearance at the Australian Grand Slam but had to settle for…

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Robber’s lust for life gives him away

This content was published on Jan 15, 2002 Michael Felder, a senior employee with a Swiss transport security firm, Zürny, allegedly made off with SFr10 million ($6 million) on Friday, while delivering the money from Aargau to the Swiss National Bank in Zurich. Felder reportedly told the driver of the van to pull up in a car park because of a change of…

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German police arrest Swiss head of armoured car robbery team

This content was published on Jan 15, 2002 Michael Felder, 38, from canton Aargau, was taken into custody in a hotel in Hamburg, three days after he made off with the loot. He is awaiting extradition. A police spokesman in Hamburg said the arrest followed a tip-off from someone who recognised Felder from a photograph published in newspapers. Felder had been drinking in…

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Swiss qualify in men’s figure skating event

This content was published on Jan 14, 2002 Lambiel, the 16-year old Swiss champion, booked his place in style by finishing fourth in the qualifying group. “I was nervous and lacking in confidence because the training hadn’t gone particularly well recently,” said Lambiel. “I think I gave almost my best performance – I hope I can keep that level up.” Meier had to…

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Swiss-backed radio aims to build Congolese peace

This content was published on Jan 14, 2002 The Hirondelle Foundation helps to establish independent media in countries emerging from conflict. In the past, it has set up similar radio stations for the United Nations in Rwanda, East Timor, Liberia and Kosovo. Radio Okapi will be the largest and most sophisticated radio project to be created as part of the UN peacekeeping mission.…

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Drawn by the Engadine light

This content was published on Jan 14, 2002 “I don’t know how to explain it,” says Verena Lawrence, a guide at the Segantini Museum in St Moritz, when asked what makes the Engadine Valley unique. “It could be the light. It changes constantly. Maybe you have to get older to appreciate it. I don’t know.” The museum is well worth a visit for…

Ursula Wick, mezzo-soprano…..Tour de chant

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Margrit Rieben: Cooking the lovers

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