Swiss Identity

Cuche leads in Adelboden

This content was published on Jan 5, 2002 The 27-year-old from Le Pâquier tore down the Kuonisbärgli course in an astonishingly fast time of 1’12″67, finishing the first run more than a second ahead of France’s Frederic Covili. Pushing himself to the limit, Cuche came close to wiping out just two gates from the finish line but was able to regain control and…

Egyptian art exhibit simply “divine”

This content was published on Jan 5, 2002 The Greek historian, Herodotus of Halicarnassus, described the ancient Egyptians as the most religious of all people and the most tolerant of all things sacred. That is borne out in this exhibition, which shows how divine forces were not only portrayed in the popular image of ornate mummies, but also suffused everyday life. “The life…

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Swiss inventor solves dinner party dilemma

This content was published on Jan 4, 2002 Paolo Rais, an engineer based in canton Ticino, says his revolving table and chairs mean no diner will ever have to spend more than a few minutes in the company of the same person. The invention consists of an electric motor which powers two hidden chains hidden inside an 18-seater rectangular dining table. “The chairs…

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Ammann grounded in Innsbruck

This content was published on Jan 4, 2002 The 20-year-old from St Gallen, who finished fifth and third in the two previous legs, was off the pace from the start. A jump of 122.5 metres left Ammann lying in eighth place after the first round. He slipped further down the field after the second round, managing only 116 metres with his second attempt.…

New book defends Swiss role in Nazi era

This content was published on Jan 4, 2002 Newly released and available on bookshelves in Lausanne and Paris, the pages of Jean-Pierre Richardot’s book unfurl a portrait of the Swiss people who resisted Nazi Germany, although he acknowledges that some Swiss acted dishonourably. “Enough is enough”, Richardot contends. Fed up with the negative press Switzerland has received for its wartime role, the historian…

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Nef magnificent in Maribor

This content was published on Jan 4, 2002 The 29-year-old Appenzeller clinched victory in a giant slalom race in the Slovenian resort of Maribor, beating second-placed local favourite Tina Maze by more than a second and a half. Norway’s Stina Hofgard Nilsen took third place. The win was Nef’s second of the season and has further consolidated her position at the top of…

New cabinet photo a sombre affair

This content was published on Jan 4, 2002 But while such a picture might not be most citizens’ cup tea, this is the tenth time an official photo has been produced, and such is the demand for the print that 50,000 copies are being produced. Shot in black and white, the picture of the Swiss president, Kaspar Villiger, flanked by his colleagues can…

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Traditional cake has new twist for Epiphany

This content was published on Jan 4, 2002 By tradition, a single king figurine is hidden in the soft filling of a large flat almond cake. Once all the portions are served, the hidden king is found – generally between two unwary back molars. This then designates the person who gets to wear the crown for the day, or more discretely just for…

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Ice cold art in Grindelwald

This content was published on Jan 4, 2002 From January 14 to 19, teams from about 10 nations will channel their creative talents into snow sculptures based on the theme. The competitors are provided with the raw material, snow, a few buckets and shovels and nothing else, save encouragement from the many curious tourists who admire the pieces of temporary art taking shape.…

Sales pick up for Expo.02 extravaganza

This content was published on Jan 4, 2002 The new Swiss President, Kaspar Villiger, has called the national exhibition one of his two top national priorities for 2002. Commissioned by the confederation in the mid-1990s, it has grown into a SFr1.4 billion ($840 million) venture. The federal mandate turned Expo.02, which opens on May 15, into the single largest and most complex Swiss…

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