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Davos lose again

This content was published on Dec 2, 2001 Although Davos retain their pole position at the top of the league with 37 points, it is the second time in a row that the team have scored neither goals nor points. The Davos team also lost two of its members, Jan von Arx and Joseph Marha, during the game owing to knee injuries. Bern…

Swiss to decide army issue — again

This content was published on Dec 2, 2001 Switzerland is relatively unusual in Europe these days, in that it continues to operate a militia style army in which every Swiss man must serve at regular intervals for a good part of his adult life. Neighbouring countries such as France have recently announced the abolition of compulsory military service. But the Swiss army has…

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Swiss fail the giant slalom test

This content was published on Dec 2, 2001 The best result came from Corinne Rey-Bellet who finished in 16th place, completing the super G course in 1:50 minutes. Rey-Bellet, who came sixth in Friday’s downhill race, scored Switzerland’s only point during the race. She was over 30 seconds slower than Germany’s Petra Haltmayr, who stormed to first place in 1:15,09. Sylviane Berthod negated…

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What went wrong in the Saxet valley?

This content was published on Dec 1, 2001

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Arosa laughs off the cold thanks to comedy festival

This content was published on Dec 1, 2001 Temperatures may be falling but humour levels are rising as visitors to the ski area gear up to enjoy the latest in après ski entertainment. The festival is showcasing comedy acts from eight countries, including Switzerland, Germany, Australia and Britain, so both German and English speakers can share in the fun. Guest stars include Germany’s…

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Swiss events mark World Aids Day

This content was published on Dec 1, 2001 In Switzerland, the campaign to prevent Aids is targeting heterosexual men. Since 1990, heterosexual sex represents the most frequent means of transfer of the HIV virus. In particular, the sexual behaviour of young men can put them at risk of exposure to the virus. In Lausanne, meanwhile, researchers are trying to develop a vaccine for…

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Painless de Sade experience in Zurich

This content was published on Dec 1, 2001 The man who gave language the word “sadism” was a writer whose work is still the subject of serious scholarship. Indeed, his life and writings became an inspiration for the Surrealist movement more than 100 years after his death. “My great-great-grandfather would have been fascinated by this exhibition,” says Thibault de Sade, whose face in…

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Swiss follow American example of holidaying at home

This content was published on Dec 1, 2001 Meanwhile, more Swiss chose to savour the autumn season by exploring their homeland. The number of overnight stays by visitors from the United States fell by 35 per cent, or 58,000 in October, compared to 2000, according to figures published by the Federal Statistical Office. However, the number of American visitors in Europe was particularly…

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Marvulli victorious in Zurich

This content was published on Nov 30, 2001 Marvulli, who was cycling with team- mate Alexander Aschenbach, sped to the finish line seeing off competition from Switzerland’s Bruno Risi and Belgium’s Matthew Gilmore. 75km Américaine Handicap Race In the longer 75km Américaine Handicap race, Belgium’s Etienne De Wilde and Germany’s Lars Teutenberg were the winning duo finishing in a time of one hour…

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Terrorism investigators given new evidence by US

This content was published on Nov 30, 2001 A team of investigators, led by deputy federal prosecutor, Claude Nicati, spent four days in Washington meeting with officials from the justice and treasury departments, the FBI and deputy attorney-general Larry Thompson. “We got hold of the documents and information we have been asking for,” Hansjürg Wiedmer, a spokesman for the Swiss justice ministry, told…

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